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First Aid at Work Course in Cardiff

Get First Aid at Work qualified in Cardiff with our 3-day, 18-hour course — valid for 3 years. We run public First Aid at Work courses at our central Cardiff venue and deliver on-site group training across Cardiff Bay, Cardiff Business Park, Pontprennau, Penarth, Barry, Newport and the wider South Wales region for financial services, media, life sciences, public sector, logistics and construction employers.

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3 days (18 hours)
Valid for
3 years
Level
Level 3 Award
Delivery
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Jun17Wed

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Mercure Cardiff North · Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9XF

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Wednesday 17 June 2026

Mercure Cardiff North · Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9XFCourse ref: OPN-2703
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First Aid at Work (FAW)

Mercure Cardiff North · Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9XF

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Monday 13 July 2026

Mercure Cardiff North · Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9XFCourse ref: OPN-3190
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Jul27Mon

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Mercure Cardiff North · Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9XF

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Monday 27 July 2026

Mercure Cardiff North · Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9XFCourse ref: OPN-3492
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Aug12Wed

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Mercure Cardiff North · Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9XF

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Wednesday 12 August 2026

Mercure Cardiff North · Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9XFCourse ref: OPN-3852
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First Aid at Work (FAW)

Mercure Cardiff North · Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9XF

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Monday 24 August 2026

Mercure Cardiff North · Circle Way East, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, CF23 9XFCourse ref: OPN-4158
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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.

NewportPenarthBarryCaerphillyPontypriddLlantrisantCwmbranBridgend

Why run First Aid at Work training 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.

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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.

Our trainers regularly deliver on-site First Aid at Work courses across Cardiff and South Wales — Cardiff Bay, Central Square, Cardiff Business Park, Pontprennau, Llanishen, Splott, Grangetown, Canton, Penarth, Barry, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Llantrisant, Cwmbran, Bridgend and Newport. The 3-day First Aid at Work course is the right choice for higher-risk workplaces — manufacturing and engineering sites, warehousing and distribution along the M4, construction projects, food production, large venues and healthcare settings — where the 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate is not enough under your HSE first-aid needs assessment.

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 First Aid at Work training in Cardiff

Book your First Aid at Work course in Cardiff. This 3-day, 18-hour HSE-aligned training is the higher-tier workplace first aid certificate suitable under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 for higher-risk environments — manufacturing, engineering, warehousing and logistics along the M4, construction, food production, large venues and healthcare across Cardiff and South Wales. Certificates are valid for 3 years, with an annual refresher recommended by HSE and a 2-day requalification course before the 3-year expiry. Public courses run at our central Cardiff training venue with quick walking access from Cardiff Central station and good M4 links, and we deliver on-site group training across the region including Cardiff Bay, Central Square, Cardiff Business Park, Pontprennau, Llanishen, Penarth, Barry, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, Llantrisant, Cwmbran, Bridgend and Newport. Learners cover primary survey, CPR and AED use, choking, severe bleeding and shock, burns, fractures, head and spinal injuries, chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries, poisoning, anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetic emergencies, seizures and unresponsive casualty management, with continuous practical assessment and short written question papers. Once trained, you will be First Aid at Work qualified — a workplace certificate accepted by HSE, CQC, CIW, Estyn and Cardiff-based clients across financial services, media, public sector and the NHS.

Course overview

Course overview — First Aid at Work

Complete first aid training for work environments

Duration
3 days (18 hours)
Certificate
3 years
Level
Level 3 / Professional
Class size
Maximum 12 learners
Assessment
7 practical assessments + 2 MCQ papers
Delivery
In-person

What you'll learn

Role of the First Aider
Scene safety, infection control, PPE, communication and handover.
CPR & AED Use
Adult CPR plus safe and confident operation of a defibrillator.
Unresponsive Casualty
Primary survey, recovery position and airway management.
Severe Bleeding & Wounds
Direct pressure, dressings, tourniquet awareness and shock prevention.
Choking Emergencies
Adult choking response using back blows and abdominal thrusts.
Fractures, Strains & Dislocations
Recognition, immobilisation and safe casualty handling.
Chest, Abdominal & Pelvic Injuries
Recognition and management of serious internal injuries.
Burns & Scalds
Cool, cover and refer — including chemical and electrical burns.
Medical Conditions
Heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes, anaphylaxis and seizures.
Head, Neck & Spinal Injury
Recognition and safe management while awaiting paramedics.
Eye Injuries & Foreign Bodies
Practical first response for common workplace incidents.
Sudden Poisoning
Recognition and response to substances, overdose and harmful exposure.
Incident Reporting
Record keeping, RIDDOR awareness and handover to emergency services.

What's included

  • Qualified instructor with frontline experience
  • All training equipment and consumables
  • HSE-aligned 3-year certificate
  • Course manual
  • Small class sizes (maximum 12 learners)
  • Hands-on practical assessment built in — no separate exam
  • 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

Designated workplace first aiders
Required by HSE in higher-hazard workplaces — construction, manufacturing, engineering, warehousing.
Construction site staff
Meets CITB and main-contractor first aid requirements on site.
Factory and warehouse teams
Equipped for machinery injuries, falls and chemical exposure.
Health and safety officers
Underpins your first aid risk assessment and incident response plan.
Site supervisors and team leaders
Confidence to take charge of an incident until emergency services arrive.
Care, leisure and hospitality staff
Comprehensive cover for environments with mixed-age users and members of the public.

Course syllabus

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Reviewed by the Brity Training Team

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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