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First Aid at Work Course in Torquay
Join an accredited 3-day First Aid at Work course in Torquay. Get certified to handle workplace emergencies with an HSE-approved Level 3 qualification, ideal for high-risk workplaces.
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Learning Options
In-house training: Host the course at your workplace for a group of employees.
- Minimises work disruption
- Tailored to your needs
- Flexible scheduling
What Is the First Aid at Work Course?
The First Aid at Work course in Torquay is an intensive 3-day training designed for workplaces with higher risk factors, including construction sites, manufacturing facilities, and warehouses. The course covers critical first aid skills, ranging from managing fractures and burns to dealing with illnesses and performing secondary surveys in emergency situations.
What Will You Learn on the Course?
Throughout this 3-day First Aid at Work course in Torquay, you will be guided from basic first aid skills to more advanced techniques for high-risk workplaces. The training begins with emergency assessment, ensuring your safety and the safety of others, and teaching CPR. As the course progresses, you’ll move on to more complex scenarios, such as treating fractures, burns, spinal injuries, chest trauma, and sudden illnesses. This course ensures that you are well-prepared to handle both minor injuries and life-threatening emergencies.
Key areas covered include:
- Managing emergency situations and conducting casualty surveys
- Performing CPR, using the recovery position, and AED operation
- Controlling bleeding, dealing with choking, and treating shock
- Providing first aid for fractures, head injuries, chest injuries, and burns
- Responding to life-threatening illnesses like heart attacks, strokes, seizures, asthma, and diabetes
- Identifying and managing poisoning, anaphylaxis, and eye injuries
- Practical first aid skills for handling workplace-specific emergencies
By completing this accredited Level 3 First Aid at Work course, you will gain the skills and confidence necessary to respond to serious incidents effectively in high-risk workplace environments.
Who Is the Course for in Torquay?
This First Aid at Work training is designed for individuals who are responsible for providing first aid in medium- to high-risk work environments. It’s ideal for both employers who need to ensure compliance and employees who wish to gain the skills necessary to manage serious incidents effectively at work.
Perfect for:
- Construction & trades (construction sites, maintenance, facilities management)
- Manufacturing & engineering workshops
- Warehousing, logistics & distribution centres
- Energy, utilities, oil & gas contractors
- Security teams and facilities management personnel
- Hospitality, events & large public venues
- Retail businesses with back-office operations
- Supervisors, team leaders, and appointed first aiders
- Teams progressing from EFAW to FAW
- Educational institutions with labs and workshops
Entry Requirements
There are no complex entry requirements for this course. You simply need to be 16 years or older, and no prior first aid experience is necessary. This course is designed to take you step by step through everything from basic skills to more advanced workplace first aid scenarios.
How Is the Course Assessed?
Assessment throughout the First Aid at Work course takes place over the 3-day duration. You will be evaluated on a combination of practical demonstrations, observation of your skills in action, and short multiple-choice questions. This continuous assessment approach ensures the process is straightforward and supportive, allowing you to confidently apply your knowledge in real workplace situations.
You’ll receive full support from your trainer throughout the course, access to free practice resources, and the opportunity to retake assessments if necessary. With our providers' 100% pass rate, you can book with total confidence.
Will I Get a Recognised Certificate?
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a nationally recognised Level 3 First Aid at Work certificate. This accredited and HSE-approved qualification is valid for 3 years, ensuring full compliance for both you and your employer, offering peace of mind in the workplace.
On-Site First Aid at Work Training in Torquay
If you are an employer, you can arrange on-site First Aid at Work training in Torquay for your staff as a group. Our trainers will bring all the necessary equipment directly to your workplace, making it easier to stay compliant while minimising staff travel and downtime. On-site sessions can also be customised to fit your industry, with scenarios and examples tailored to reflect the specific risks of your working environment.
Benefits of on-site training include:
- ✓ Save time on travel and reduce disruptions
- ✓ More cost-effective for larger teams
- ✓ Train your entire team together at your workplace
- ✓ Customise scenarios to match your industry’s risks
- ✓ Choose training dates and times that fit your schedule
How to Get to the Venue
The First Aid at Work training venue in Torquay is centrally located, making it easily accessible by both public transport and car. The venue is near Torquay railway station and key bus routes (served by local operators), with plenty of parking available nearby in the town centre.
Popular Areas We Cover Near Torquay
The First Aid at Work course isn't limited to Torquay town centre. We regularly welcome learners from surrounding areas, particularly those working in high-risk industries that require comprehensive workplace first aid coverage.
Popular nearby locations include:
- Paignton
- Babbacombe
- Shaldon
- St. Marychurch
- Newton Abbot
- Teignmouth
- Kingsteignton
- Torquay Harbour area
- Combeinteignhead
- Churston Ferrers
Whether you're based in Torquay or the surrounding areas, booking onto this course is quick and easy.
Other First Aid Courses in Torquay
We also offer a range of other accredited first aid courses in Torquay, including Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and Paediatric First Aid. For the full list of courses, visit our First Aid Courses in Torquay page.
For more details about this qualification, you can also visit our First Aid at Work course overview page.
Why Choose Hurak?
Hurak is one of the UK’s top platforms for accredited workplace training, trusted by over 100,000 learners. When you book your First Aid at Work course in Torquay through us, you will benefit from:
- ✓Over 15 years of experience in workplace training
- ✓Courses delivered by fully accredited training providers
- ✓Certificates that meet HSE standards
- ✓Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden costs
- ✓Flexible payment plans, including buy now, pay later options
- ✓Full support from our team throughout your booking process
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Frequently Asked Questions
The First Aid at Work course runs for three days. Each day typically lasts around 6–7 hours, including breaks.
Assessment takes place across the 3 days through a mix of practical demonstrations, trainer observation, and a short multiple-choice test.
Don’t worry — you’ll get trainer support, access to free revision resources, and multiple opportunities to resit. Most learners pass on their first attempt.
You’ll need to take a 2-day First Aid at Work Requalification course before your 3-year certificate runs out. If it expires completely, you’ll need to retake the full 3-day FAW course.
Yes — this is an HSE-compliant Level 3 course that fully meets UK workplace first aid regulations.
Your FAW certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
No. You don’t need to do any prior training. Anyone aged 16 or older can enrol directly onto FAW.
This course is ideal for those working in medium- to high-risk environments, such as construction sites, warehouses, factories, engineering facilities, hospitality venues, and large offices in Torquay and nearby towns.
You’ll cover everything in EFAW plus advanced topics such as: managing fractures, burns, and eye injuries, dealing with medical conditions (asthma, epilepsy, diabetes), and conducting a secondary survey.
Just bring photo ID and wear comfortable clothing, as you’ll need to practise CPR and recovery position techniques on the floor.
Training is held at a centrally located venue in Torquay, easily accessible by public transport, within walking distance of Torquay Railway Station and served by local bus routes from operators like Stagecoach.
The First Aid at Work course in Torquay typically costs around £199.99 per person. Discounts may be available for group or workplace bookings, and you can spread the cost with Klarna instalment payments.
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