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First Aid at Work Course in Sheffield

Get First Aid at Work qualified in Sheffield with our 3-day, 18-hour course — valid for 3 years. We run public First Aid at Work courses at our Sheffield venue in Darnall and deliver on-site group training across the Advanced Manufacturing Park, Meadowhall, Hillsborough and the wider South Yorkshire region for advanced manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, retail and logistics employers.

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3 days (18 hours)
Valid for
3 years
Level
Level 3 Award
Delivery
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Jun29Mon

First Aid at Work (FAW)

British Red Cross · 10 Acres Hill Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4LR

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Monday 29 June 2026

British Red Cross · 10 Acres Hill Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4LRCourse ref: OPN-2921
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First Aid at Work (FAW)

British Red Cross · 10 Acres Hill Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4LR

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Monday 20 July 2026

British Red Cross · 10 Acres Hill Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4LRCourse ref: OPN-3344
£359+VAT
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First Aid at Work (FAW)

British Red Cross · 10 Acres Hill Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4LR

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Monday 3 August 2026

British Red Cross · 10 Acres Hill Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4LRCourse ref: OPN-3623
£359+VAT
Aug18Tue

First Aid at Work (FAW)

British Red Cross · 10 Acres Hill Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4LR

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Tuesday 18 August 2026

British Red Cross · 10 Acres Hill Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4LRCourse ref: OPN-3984
£359+VAT
Sep23Wed

First Aid at Work (FAW)

British Red Cross · 10 Acres Hill Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4LR

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Wednesday 23 September 2026

British Red Cross · 10 Acres Hill Lane, Darnall, Sheffield, S9 4LRCourse ref: OPN-4752
£359+VAT

Sheffield first aid course venues

British Red Cross

10 Acres Hill Lane, Darnall, Sheffield
S9 4LR
  • Train
    Darnall (8 min walk)
  • Public transport
    Darnall railway station is an 8-minute walk from the venue, with regular Northern services connecting to Sheffield city centre and Rotherham. Local bus routes along Staniforth Road and Acres Hill Road (12-minute walk) link to Sheffield city centre, Meadowhall, and surrounding districts. The Sheffield Supertram network (blue, yellow, and purple lines) provides extensive cross-city connections.
  • Parking
    Free on-site parking is available at the venue for all course attendees.

First aid training across Sheffield and surrounding areas

Learners regularly travel in from across the region.

RotherhamChesterfieldBarnsleyDronfieldWorksopStocksbridgeChapeltownEcclesallHillsboroughCrookesDore

Why run First Aid at Work training in Sheffield

Training locally in Sheffield saves travel time and cost for South Yorkshire employers. The city's economy spans advanced manufacturing at the AMP, creative industries in Kelham Island, major universities, and the NHS Sheffield Teaching Hospitals trust. Our Sheffield centre is easily reached from Rotherham, Barnsley, Chesterfield, and Doncaster, making it a practical choice for businesses across the city region.

As a major economic centre in South Yorkshire, Sheffield has a large workforce in sectors from advanced manufacturing to higher education. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 mandate that all employers must provide adequate first aid resources, making properly trained personnel a legal necessity for businesses across the city.

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Getting here

Our Sheffield venue sits in Darnall, with Darnall station an 8-minute walk away and direct Northern rail links to the city centre. The M1 (J33 via Sheffield Parkway) is roughly 12 minutes by car, and the Sheffield Supertram network connects the city centre, Hillsborough, Meadowhall, and Crystal Peaks. Free on-site parking is available for drivers travelling from Barnsley, Rotherham, Chesterfield, and beyond.

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

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

Our trainers regularly deliver on-site First Aid at Work courses across Sheffield and South Yorkshire — the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) at Catcliffe, Boeing Sheffield, Meadowhall, Hillsborough, Crystal Peaks, Chapeltown, Stocksbridge, Ecclesall, Crookes, Dore, Rotherham, Barnsley, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Worksop and Doncaster. The 3-day First Aid at Work course is the right choice for higher-risk workplaces — advanced manufacturing and engineering sites, warehousing and distribution along the M1, NHS hospitals and laboratories, construction projects and large offices — 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 Sheffield

Industries we train in

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Digital and Creative Industries
  • Higher Education
  • Professional Services
  • Retail

Local employers we've worked with

  • Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • University of Sheffield
  • Sheffield Hallam University
  • Sheffield City Council
  • Boeing Sheffield
  • Aviva
  • Plusnet
  • HSBC
  • Utilita Arena Sheffield

About First Aid at Work training in Sheffield

Book your First Aid at Work course in Sheffield. 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 — advanced manufacturing, engineering, healthcare and life sciences, warehousing and logistics, construction and large workforces across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. 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 Sheffield training venue in Darnall (S9 4LR), 8 minutes' walk from Darnall station with quick M1 J33 access via the Sheffield Parkway and free on-site parking, and we deliver on-site group training across Sheffield including the Advanced Manufacturing Park at Catcliffe, Boeing Sheffield, Meadowhall, Hillsborough, Crystal Peaks, Rotherham, Barnsley, Chesterfield and Doncaster. 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, Ofsted and Sheffield-based clients across advanced manufacturing, engineering, logistics 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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Sheffield First Aid at Work — questions answered

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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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