How long is the Annual First Aid Refresher in Cardiff?

The Cardiff session runs for 3 hours and is delivered in a single half-day, either morning or afternoon. There's no exam — it's a hands-on practical top-up between full requalifications.

Who is this refresher course for in Cardiff?

Anyone in Cardiff who already holds a current Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate and wants to keep their practical skills sharp between 3-yearly requalifications.

Does the Annual Refresher replace my EFAW or FAW requalification?

No. The Cardiff refresher complements your full certificate — it does not extend or replace it. HSE strongly recommends an annual refresher between requalifications, but you'll still need to requalify every 3 years.

What topics are practised on the Cardiff refresher?

We focus on the high-stakes skills that fade fastest: CPR on adult and child manikins, AED use, choking, severe bleeding control, the unresponsive casualty and the primary survey. Almost entirely practical.

Is the refresher HSE-aligned?

Yes. The Cardiff session follows HSE guidance on annual refresher training for designated workplace first aiders and uses current UK Resuscitation Council protocols.

Do I get a certificate?

You'll receive a Cardiff attendance certificate confirming you've completed an annual refresher. It is not a standalone first aid qualification — it sits alongside your existing EFAW or FAW certificate.

Can you deliver the refresher at our Cardiff workplace?

Yes. We run on-site refreshers across Cardiff for groups of up to 12 — your office, warehouse, site or premises. It's usually the most cost-effective option for teams of 4 or more.

How many people can attend one refresher session in Cardiff?

Up to 12 per session, in line with HSE guidance, so every attendee gets meaningful hands-on time with the manikins and AED trainer.

How often should our Cardiff first aiders do a refresher?

Once a year, every year, between full requalifications. Research shows practical first aid skills — especially CPR — degrade significantly within 6–9 months without practice.

Are there public open courses in Cardiff?

Yes. We run scheduled open Annual First Aid Refresher dates in Cardiff for individuals and small groups. Use the postcode search above to see the next available Cardiff dates.

What do attendees need to bring on the day in Cardiff?

Just photo ID and comfortable clothes — there's floor-based CPR work. We provide all manikins, AED trainers, face shields and PPE at the Cardiff venue.

Is parking and transport easy at your Cardiff venues?

Our Cardiff venues are picked for accessibility — close to public transport with parking nearby. Exact venue details and directions are emailed once you book.

How quickly can we book a refresher in Cardiff?

Open public dates in Cardiff typically run every few weeks. For on-site delivery at your Cardiff workplace we can usually schedule within 2–3 weeks subject to trainer availability.

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Annual First Aid Refresher in Cardiff

Keep first-aider skills sharp with a half-day Annual First Aid Refresher in Cardiff. Designed for certificate holders working across the city centre, Cardiff Bay and the Cardiff Business District, this 3-hour practical top-up rehearses the high-stakes skills that fade fastest between full requalifications — CPR, AED use, choking, severe bleeding and the unresponsive casualty — so your appointed first aiders stay confident on the day it matters.

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Cardiff first aid course venues

Mercure Cardiff North

Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff

CF23 9XF

Train

Crwys Road railway station (48 min walk)
Public transport

Queenwood (5 min walk)

First aid training across Cardiff and surrounding areas

Learners regularly travel in from across the region.

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Why Train in Cardiff?

Cardiff is the capital of Wales and the commercial, media and public sector heart of the South Wales region, with major NHS, Welsh Government, university, BBC Cymru Wales, financial services, retail and hospitality employers concentrated in the city centre, Cardiff Bay and the M4 corridor. Training Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) locally — at the Mercure Cardiff North on Circle Way East (CF23 9XF), just off Junction 30 of the M4 — keeps staff inside the CF postcode area, saves cross-border travel time, and lets us deliver on-site closed courses across the wider South Wales region for groups of 6 or more.

As the capital of Wales, Cardiff boasts a dynamic economy ranging from major public services and financial institutions to a burgeoning media sector. For all Welsh businesses, fulfilling the first-aid duties mandated by the HSE is a crucial legal obligation to protect both staff and the public.

Getting here

Cardiff is one of the best-connected cities in Wales. Cardiff Central is a major rail hub with direct services to London Paddington (around 1h50), Bristol, Manchester and the South West, while Cardiff Queen Street serves the Valleys lines. By road the city sits directly on the M4, with the A470 running north into the Valleys and the A4232 (Peripheral Distributor Road) wrapping around the south and west. The Mercure Cardiff North training venue is just off Junction 30 of the M4 with free on-site parking, and the Queenwood bus stop is a 5-minute walk away.

Onsite first aid training in Cardiff — workplace EFAW for your team

We run onsite first aid training across Cardiff and the surrounding area — your venue, your team, your schedule.

HSE strongly recommends an annual refresher between full Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work requalifications. This Cardiff session is built around hands-on practice rather than theory, with small groups, adult and child manikins and a live AED trainer. It complements (it does not replace) your 3-year certificate.

Industries we train across Cardiff

Industries we train in

• Financial and Professional Services
• Creative Industries and Media
• Life Sciences
• Public Sector and Government
• Tourism and Events
• Logistics

Local employers we've worked with

• Welsh Government
• BBC Cymru Wales
• Admiral Group
• Cardiff University
• Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
• Cardiff Council
• Deloitte
• Legal & General
• Principality Building Society

About Annual First Aid Refresher training in Cardiff

3-hour HSE-aligned Annual First Aid Refresher in Cardiff. Hands-on CPR, AED, choking and bleeding practice for current EFAW/FAW certificate holders. Open courses and on-site delivery available across Cardiff.

Course overview

Course overview — Annual First Aid Refresher

Keep your first aid skills current with annual refresher training

Duration

3 hours

Certificate

1 year

Level

Level 3 / Professional

Class size

Maximum 12 learners

Assessment

3 x Practical Assessments

Delivery

In-person

What you'll learn

CPR & AED Refresh

Updated ratios, technique check, defibrillator practice.

Choking Response

Adult choking algorithm refresh with hands-on practice.

Severe Bleeding

Wound care updates including catastrophic bleeding awareness.

Unresponsive Casualty

Primary survey and recovery position refresh.

Medical Emergencies

Refresher on heart attack, stroke, anaphylaxis and seizures.

Scenario Practice

Realistic workplace scenarios to test your decision-making.

What's included

Qualified instructor
Practical CPR/AED practice
Attendance certificate
Small class sizes (maximum 12 learners)
Same-day digital certificate where possible, with a printable PDF to follow
Free re-sit if you don't pass first time

Who it's for

Current FAW certificate holders

Keep skills sharp during the 3-year certificate cycle.

Current EFAW certificate holders

Maintain confidence and competence between requalifications.

Workplace first aid teams

Annual CPD that meets HSE refresher guidance and reassures employers.

Site supervisors and managers

Lead by example with current, practiced first aid skills.

Course syllabus

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Our training content is reviewed by experienced first aid instructors and training specialists to ensure accuracy, relevance and alignment with current workplace first aid guidance, the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Guidelines and HSE L74 first aid regulations.

Last reviewed: June 2026

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