Workplace First Aid Courses in Devon

We deliver HSE-aligned workplace first aid courses in Devon, designed for employers, organisations, and high-risk industries. All courses meet UK legal requirements and can be delivered on-site at your workplace or at suitable training venues across Devon

Our Workplace First Aid Courses

We provide HSE-approved workplace first aid courses in Devon, designed to meet legal requirements and give your team the confidence to respond effectively in an emergency. Whether you need Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), First Aid at Work (FAW), specialist Forestry +F training or Outdoor First Aid training our practical, scenario-based courses can be delivered on-site or at approved training venues across Devon.

For learners looking to progress beyond basic first aid, our FREC 3 Course in Devon provides a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification in advanced pre-hospital emergency care. Delivered at our Newton Abbot training centre, it’s ideal for security teams, event medics, and professionals working in high-risk or remote environments across the South West. 

Emergency First Aid at Work

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is a one-day, HSE-compliant qualification designed to give individuals the essential skills to respond to workplace emergencies. Ideal for low-risk environments, it covers CPR, managing unconscious casualties, bleeding, shock, and more giving you the confidence to act fast when it matters most. 

1 Day / 6 Hours

First Aid at Work

This First Aid at Work (FAW) course is a comprehensive, three-day qualification designed for higher-risk workplaces. Covering everything from CPR and major injuries to illness management and incident reporting, it ensures your team meets HSE requirements with confidence. We deliver this training across the UK, with flexible options at your site or ours.

3 Days / 18 Hours

Forestry First Aid (+F)

The Forestry First Aid (+F) courses are designed for individuals working in high-risk, remote, or outdoor environments such as forestry, arboriculture, and land-based industries. This course builds upon the Emergency First Aid at Work syllabus with an emphasis on managing severe trauma and environmental injuries common in forestry settings.

Outdoor First Aid

The Outdoor First Aid course is built for those who work, play, or lead in remote and challenging environments. Over two days, you’ll learn how to manage injuries and illnesses when help is hours away, perfect for outdoor instructors, adventurers, and remote workers. Practical, hands-on, and delivered across the UK, this course meets NGB and industry requirements.

FPOS - First Person On Scene

First Person on Scene (FPOS) is designed for those who are likely to be first at the scene of a serious incident—such as security personnel, event medics, or high-risk industry workers. Covering trauma care, airway management, catastrophic bleeding, and casualty assessment, it delivers critical lifesaving skills under pressure. Delivered UK-wide by experienced professionals from the pre-hospital care world.

FREC3 - First Response Emergency Care

First Response Emergency Care Level 3 (FREC 3) course is the gold standard for pre-hospital care in high-risk and frontline roles. Recognised by Qualsafe and aligned with ambulance service standards, it covers trauma, medical emergencies, airway management, and patient assessment. Ideal for security teams, event medics, and emergency responders. Delivered across the UK by experienced professionals.

Workplace First Aid:

Who Our Workplace First Aid Training is for

  • Employers meeting HSE first aid requirements

  • Construction, utilities, and industrial teams

  • Forestry and land-based industries

  • Security companies and response teams

  • Offices, retail, hospitality, and education

  • Outdoor, remote, and high-risk teams

Why choose Optimal First Aid

  • Delivered by instructors with real-world operational experience

  • Training grounded in realistic workplace scenarios

  • Courses tailored to your workplace risk assessment

  • On-site delivery available across Devon

  • Practical, scenario-based training — no box-ticking

Location coverage

We deliver workplace first aid courses across Devon, including Exeter, Plymouth, Torbay, Newton Abbot, Barnstaple, and surrounding areas. On-site delivery reduces downtime and ensures training reflects your real working environment.

Level 3 First Response Emergency Care:

Ready to take your first aid skills to the next level? Our FREC 3 Course in Devon is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, delivered at our Newton Abbot training centre, ideal for security teams, event medics, outdoor professionals, and anyone working in high-risk or remote environments across the South West.

First Aid Courses

Ready to meet your legal obligations and equip your team with lifesaving skills? Get in touch today to book your workplace first aid course in Devon, or contact us for advice on which course best suits your workplace.

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• Some organisations require that course certificates be issued by an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation. • We offer self-certified & Ofqual Accredited courses; the main difference in certification being third party cost. Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation certification is currently priced at an additional £12.50pp.
The instructor to candidate ratio is typically 1:12, with some courses being restricted to 1:8 or even 1:6.
If you have a preferred date & time for this course (for example to fit in with staff shift patterns) please let us know.