Question 1

Is your Leicester training venue accessible by public transport?

Accepted Answer

Yes — our Wigston venue at 299 Leicester Road (LE18 1JW) is well-served by public transport. Frequent Arriva 84 and 85 buses run along Leicester Road and stop a 2-minute walk from the venue, connecting central Leicester, Wigston, and Oadby. The nearest train station is South Wigston (around 1.5 miles, or 6 minutes by car/taxi), with Leicester Station 4 miles to the north providing East Midlands Railway services to London St Pancras, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Derby.

Question 2

We are based near Fosse Park. Can you deliver an EFAW course at our office?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Fosse Park and the surrounding Grove Park / Meridian Business Park area is one of our most common on-site delivery locations in Leicester. Our instructor comes directly to your office or warehouse with all the training kit, mannequins, and AED trainers needed to run the course. You provide a room with enough floor space for CPR practice and up to 12 delegates, and we provide everything else. On-site is usually the most cost-effective option once you have four or more staff to qualify.

Question 3

How often do you schedule public first aid courses in Leicester?

Accepted Answer

We run public EFAW seats at the Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston roughly every 2–4 weeks, with additional dates added in response to demand. The current schedule is shown on our course finder on this page — book online for instant confirmation. If you need a date sooner than the next public course, get in touch and we'll try to fit you in or arrange a dedicated on-site session at your premises.

Question 4

Does this qualification meet HSE requirements for my business in Leicestershire?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Emergency First Aid at Work is an recognised course delivered against the HSE-aligned syllabus, and is fully accepted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for lower-hazard workplaces under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. For higher-hazard environments (heavy manufacturing, construction, chemicals, working at height) the HSE typically recommends the 3-day First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification — happy to advise based on your specific risk assessment in Leicestershire.

Question 5

Is parking provided at the Leicester first aid training centre?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston has free on-site parking available for delegates throughout the day. The car park is directly in front of the hotel and is rarely full during weekday training hours, so there's no need to pre-book a space.

Question 6

My employees live in Loughborough and Hinckley; is Leicester the best place to train?

Accepted Answer

Leicester is usually a sensible choice for delegates travelling from across the county. From Loughborough, the venue is around 30 minutes by car via the A6 or M1 (J21). From Hinckley, it's 25–30 minutes via the M69 (J2/J3). The Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston has free parking, so driving is straightforward. If most of your team is concentrated at one site, we can also bring the course to you — on-site delivery at your Loughborough or Hinckley premises is often more convenient and cost-effective once you have four or more staff to qualify.

Question 7

What level is the EFAW qualification?

Accepted Answer

Emergency First Aid at Work is a course on the courses Framework, delivered through an training provider and fully accepted by the HSE for workplace first-aid compliance across the UK. Public Leicester dates near the Cultural Quarter fill quickly — book early or request an in-house session for your East Midlands team.

Question 8

What's the difference between EFAW and FAW?

Accepted Answer

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is a 1-day, 6-hour course covering essential life-saving skills — CPR, AED use, the recovery position, choking, bleeding, and shock — and is suitable for lower-hazard workplaces such as offices, shops, and most professional environments. First Aid at Work (FAW) is a 3-day course covering a much wider range of injuries and illnesses including fractures, head injuries, suspected spinal injuries, seizures, asthma, and anaphylaxis, and is recommended by the HSE for higher-hazard workplaces such as construction sites, factories, textile mills, and large warehouses. We deliver this emergency first aid at work course in Leicester regularly, with classroom dates near the Pioneer Park / Space City cluster for employers across East Midlands.

Question 9

Are Leicester employers legally required to have first-aiders?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require every employer in Great Britain — including Leicester and Leicestershire businesses — to provide adequate first-aid equipment, facilities, and trained personnel so that employees can receive immediate attention if injured or taken ill at work. The exact number of trained first-aiders depends on the findings of your workplace first-aid needs assessment, considering your workforce size, the hazards present, and the layout of your premises.

Question 10

How many first-aiders does my Leicester workplace need?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed legal ratio — the HSE requires employers to carry out a first-aid needs assessment to decide the right number. As a rough guide for lower-hazard workplaces, HSE guidance suggests at least one EFAW-trained first-aider for fewer than 25 staff, and at least one FAW-trained first-aider per 25–50 staff, with additional cover for higher-hazard environments, shift work, or multi-floor sites. Most Leicester office and retail employers we work with train 2–4 staff to provide robust cover for holidays and absence.

Question 11

Is there a written exam?

Accepted Answer

There is no formal written exam. Assessment is continuous throughout the day — your instructor observes practical skills (CPR, AED use, recovery position, choking response, bandaging) and uses short oral and written questions to confirm understanding of when and how to act. Almost all delegates who attend the full 6-hour day pass and receive their certificate. Public Leicester dates near Meridian Business Park fill quickly — book early or request an in-house session for your East Midlands team.

Question 12

Does the course cover CPR and defibrillator (AED) use?

Accepted Answer

Yes — adult CPR and the safe use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) are core, hands-on elements of every EFAW course. You'll practise chest compressions and rescue breaths on a mannequin and follow a real AED trainer through a simulated cardiac arrest, in line with current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines. We deliver this emergency first aid at work course in Leicester regularly, with classroom dates near the Cultural Quarter for employers across East Midlands.

Question 13

Can the EFAW course be completed online?

Accepted Answer

No. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requires Emergency First Aid at Work to be delivered face-to-face so that delegates can demonstrate practical skills under direct supervision — CPR depth and rate, AED pad placement, the recovery position, and choking response cannot be assessed remotely. Beware of any provider offering a fully-online EFAW qualification: the certificate will not be accepted by HSE inspectors or most Leicester employers. If your team is based around the Pioneer Park / Space City cluster or elsewhere in Leicester, our trainers travel to your site for closed groups of 6+.

Question 14

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Comfortable, practical clothing you don't mind kneeling in — you'll be working on the floor with a mannequin for CPR and recovery-position practice. Flat shoes are sensible. No PPE or special equipment is required from delegates; we provide all the training kit, mannequins, AED trainers, and bandages. We deliver this emergency first aid at work course in Leicester regularly, with classroom dates near the Pioneer Park / Space City cluster for employers across East Midlands.

Question 15

Which training provider issues the certificate?

Accepted Answer

Our Emergency First Aid at Work certificates are issued through a recognised training provider, ensuring the qualification is accepted by the HSE, Leicester and Leicestershire employers, public sector bodies, and insurers across the UK. Full training provider details are confirmed at the time of booking. If your team is based around the Pioneer Park / Space City cluster or elsewhere in Leicester, our trainers travel to your site for closed groups of 6+.

Question 16

How much does EFAW cost in Leicester?

Accepted Answer

Public-seat pricing at the Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston is shown on our course finder and varies by date. On-site group bookings at your Leicester premises are usually the most cost-effective option once you have four or more staff to qualify — get in touch with your headcount and postcode and we'll send a tailored quote.

Question 17

Can you deliver on-site at Magna Park, Beaumont Leys, or Enderby?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we regularly deliver EFAW on-site at logistics sites at Magna Park (Lutterworth) and Bardon, manufacturing and food-production sites in Beaumont Leys, and the professional services and retail HQs at Meridian Business Park and Enderby (including Next plc and neighbouring employers). Our instructor brings all the training kit and the course can usually be run in any meeting room or training space with enough floor area for CPR practice. For higher-hazard environments we'll often recommend FAW (3-day) instead — happy to advise.

Question 18

How often do you run public courses in Leicester?

Accepted Answer

Public EFAW seats at the Holiday Inn Leicester Wigston are typically available every 2–4 weeks, with additional dates added in response to demand. Demand from Leicester and Leicestershire employers is steady so we recommend booking 2–3 weeks ahead where possible. If you have a tight deadline (insurance, audit, or a new contract start) get in touch and we'll try to fit you in or arrange a dedicated session.

Question 19

How do I book?

Accepted Answer

For public seats at our Wigston venue, use the course finder on this page to pick a date that suits and book online — you'll receive instant confirmation and joining instructions by email. For on-site group bookings at your Leicester premises, request a quote with your headcount, postcode, and preferred dates and we'll come back to you within one working day with availability and pricing. We deliver this emergency first aid at work course in Leicester regularly, with classroom dates near the Cultural Quarter for employers across East Midlands.

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