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First Aid at Work Course in Hamilton

First Aid at Work training in Hamilton — a 3-day, 18-hour HSE-aligned course delivered at your workplace across ML3 and South Lanarkshire, with quick access from the M74.

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Upcoming Dates

Same First Aid at Work in Hamilton — pick a date that suits you.

14 dates available
Jun23Tue

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Holiday Inn Express · Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BL

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Tuesday 23 June 2026

Holiday Inn Express · Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BLCourse ref: OPN-2826
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Jul1Wed

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Holiday Inn Express · Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BL

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Holiday Inn Express · Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BLCourse ref: OPN-2982
Jul15Wed

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Holiday Inn Express · Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BL

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Wednesday 15 July 2026

Holiday Inn Express · Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BLCourse ref: OPN-3267
Aug3Mon

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Holiday Inn Express · Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BL

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Monday 3 August 2026

Holiday Inn Express · Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BLCourse ref: OPN-3647
Aug17Mon

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Holiday Inn Express · Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BL

First Aid at Work (FAW)

Monday 17 August 2026

Holiday Inn Express · Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BLCourse ref: OPN-3927

Training venues in Hamilton

We run courses at the following venues. Parking, accessibility and transport details below.

Holiday Inn Express

Keith Street, Hamilton, ML3 7BL

Keith Street Car Park (2 min walk), 7 Bourne St Parking (2 min walk)
Stop 2 (1 min walk), Stop 1 (2 min walk) · Hamilton Central (13 min walk)

First aid training across Greater Hamilton and surrounding areas

Our trainers run public Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid and Mental Health First Aid courses at central Hamilton venues throughout the year — with on-site delivery available anywhere across the wider region. Whether you're booking a single seat or training a whole team, you'll get a practical, HSE-aligned session led by an experienced instructor.

We support employers, schools, nurseries, charities and event organisers right across Greater Hamilton, from city-centre offices to industrial sites on the outskirts. On-site team training keeps your people in their own environment, cuts travel time to zero and works out significantly cheaper per person than sending staff to public courses — ideal for groups of six or more.

Why Train in Hamilton?

Hamilton is the administrative centre of South Lanarkshire and one of the largest commercial hubs in the West of Scotland, with major NHS, public sector, contact-centre, retail, hospitality and logistics employers concentrated in the town centre and along the M74 corridor. Training Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) locally — at the Holiday Inn Express on Keith Street (ML3 7BL) — saves staff travel time, keeps people inside the ML postcode area, and lets us deliver on-site closed courses across the wider Lanarkshire region for groups of 6 or more.

As the administrative heart of South Lanarkshire, Hamilton's economy is underpinned by the public sector, business services and a strong retail presence. For every organisation, from the council to a contact centre, meeting the HSE's legal requirements for first-aid provision is essential.

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Getting here

Hamilton is one of the best-connected towns in the West of Scotland. Three local rail stations (Hamilton Central, Hamilton West and Chatelherault) offer fast services to Glasgow Central. By road the town sits directly off the M74, with the M8 a short drive north — making the wider Strathclyde / Lanarkshire industrial belt easy to reach. The Holiday Inn Express training venue is in the centre of Hamilton with free on-site parking for delegates arriving by car, and a 13-minute walk from Hamilton Central station.

Onsite & in-house training

Onsite first aid training in Hamilton — we come to your workplace

We deliver on-site First Aid at Work training across Hamilton International Technology Park, Whistleberry Park, Bothwell Road industrial units, and care, education and retail employers across South Lanarkshire.

  • Onsite first aid training across Greater Hamilton — trainer travels to your workplace
  • In-house EFAW (1-day) or First Aid at Work (3-day) courses, 4–12 learners per session — most cost-effective from 6+
  • Evening, weekend and INSET-day delivery available — minimal disruption to your team
  • One fixed price — includes trainer, manikins, AED trainers and HSE-aligned certificates
Group quote
From£350

per group · ex VAT

  • Certified trainer on-site
  • Manikins, AED trainers & PPE
  • Certificates issued on the day

Free, no-obligation · most quotes within 1 hr

Industries we train across Hamilton

Industries we train in

  • Public Administration
  • Retail
  • Business Services and Contact Centres
  • Construction
  • Healthcare
  • Light Manufacturing

Local employers we've worked with

  • South Lanarkshire Council
  • NHS Lanarkshire
  • University of the West of Scotland (UWS)
  • HSBC
  • Aviva
  • Police Scotland
  • John Lewis
  • Babcock

About First Aid at Work training in Hamilton

Searching for First Aid at Work training in Hamilton? Our 3-day, 18-hour HSE-aligned course is delivered on-site at your workplace across ML3 and the wider South Lanarkshire area. We work with employers at Hamilton International Technology Park, Whistleberry Park, Bothwell Road industrial estates, and with care homes, schools and retail teams across Hamilton, Blantyre, Bothwell, Uddingston and Larkhall. Hamilton sits on the M74 between Glasgow and the Central Belt, so we can reach East Kilbride, Motherwell and Cambuslang easily. The qualification is HSE-aligned and recognised across the UK; it remains valid for three years, with an annual refresher recommended to maintain confidence. Sessions cover the primary and secondary survey, CPR and AED use, choking, bleeding control, shock, seizures, burns, head and spinal injuries, and common workplace medical emergencies. We bring all training equipment — manikins, AED trainers and consumables — and only need a room with space for practical work. For groups of four or more, on-site delivery is usually the most cost-effective option.

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

Full First Aid at Work course details

Hamilton 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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