Onsite First Aid Training Across Devon

In-House First Aid Training Across Devon

Delivered at Your Workplace by Optimal First Aid Ltd, Based in Newton Abbot, Devon

Avoid the disruption of sending staff off-site. We deliver practical, HSE-compliant first aid training at your premises throughout Devon, helping businesses train multiple employees efficiently and cost-effectively.

✓ Training delivered at your workplace

✓ EFAW and FAW courses available

✓ Flexible dates to suit your business

✓ Experienced, highly rated instructors

✓ No VAT to pay

Our First Aid Courses

We deliver a full range of regulated workplace courses:

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

1 – Day from £625

 Ideal for low-risk workplaces or as an introduction to first aid.

Workplace First Aid at Work (FAW)

3 – Days from £1350

Comprehensive training for higher-risk environments and designated first aiders.

FAW Requalification

2 – Days from £1050

For existing first aiders needing to renew certification.

In House First Aid Training Devon | EFAW & FAW Courses for Businesses in Devon

Looking for professional in-house first aid training in Devon?

Optimal First Aid delivers Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW) courses directly at your workplace, helping businesses train employees efficiently while reducing disruption, travel costs and downtime.

Based in Newton Abbot, Devon, we provide flexible workplace first aid training throughout Devon and the South West. Whether you operate an office, school, warehouse, care setting, construction company or manufacturing facility, we can deliver practical, engaging first aid training tailored to your workplace environment.

Why businesses choose our in-house first aid training:

  • Training delivered at your premises
  • Flexible dates to suit your business
  • Cost-effective group training
  • Reduce employee travel and downtime
  • Practical workplace-focused scenarios
  • Experienced instructors
  • Accredited qualifications
  • No VAT to pay

Why Choose In-House First Aid Training?

For many organisations, training employees at their own workplace is the most practical and cost-effective solution.

Rather than sending staff to multiple public courses, in-house training allows your team to learn together in a familiar environment while reducing disruption to day-to-day operations.

Our instructors can adapt practical exercises and casualty scenarios to reflect the risks and challenges your employees may encounter in their specific workplace.

Benefits include:

  • Consistent training standards across your team
  • Workplace-specific learning
  • Greater flexibility around business operations
  • Improved team confidence during emergencies
  • Better value when training multiple employees
Onsite first aid training - EFAW course

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) – 1 Day Course

The Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is suitable for many low-risk workplaces and provides delegates with the knowledge and confidence to respond to common workplace emergencies.

The EFAW course is ideal for:

  • Offices
  • Retail businesses
  • Hospitality venues
  • Small businesses
  • Community organisations

For individual places on our public EFAW courses, please visit our Emergency First Aid at Work Course Devon page.

First Aid at Work (FAW) – 3 Day Course

The First Aid at Work (FAW) course provides a more comprehensive level of workplace first aid training and is suitable for many higher-risk environments.

FAW training is often suitable for:

  • Manufacturing and engineering businesses
  • Warehouses
  • Construction companies
  • Schools and educational settings
  • Care providers
  • Businesses with larger workforces

The First Aid at Work (FAW) course provides comprehensive workplace first aid training for higher-risk environments and organisations requiring enhanced first aid provision.

Learn more about our First Aid at Work (FAW) Course Devon training options.

Which First Aid Course Does Your Business Need?

The level of first aid provision required depends on your organisation’s first aid needs assessment, considering factors such as:

  • Number of employees
  • Nature of workplace hazards
  • Previous accident history
  • Shift patterns
  • Lone working arrangements
  • Distance from emergency medical services

If you’re unsure whether your organisation requires EFAW or FAW training, we are happy to provide guidance.

Looking for Alternative First Aid Training?

We also provide specialist first aid training throughout Devon, including Outdoor First Aid Training Devon for instructors, expedition leaders, and those working in remote environments.

For those working in higher-risk environments or progressing into event medical and prehospital care roles, we offer FREC 3 Courses Devon delivered by experienced instructors.

Areas We Cover

We deliver onsite first aid training throughout Devon, including:

  • Torquay
  • Newton Abbot
  • Exeter
  • Plymouth
  • Paignton
  • Brixham
  • Totnes
  • South Hams
  • Teignbridge
  • East Devon
  • North Devon

Training can also be delivered elsewhere in the South West upon request.

Request a First Aid Training Quote

Looking for first aid training delivered at your workplace?

Contact Optimal First Aid today to discuss your requirements and receive a no-obligation quote for onsite EFAW or FAW training.

FAQ

Yes. Our Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and First Aid at Work (FAW) qualifications meet recognised workplace first aid requirements.

A suitable room with seating, presentation space and enough floor space for practical exercises is usually sufficient.

For many organisations, training multiple employees onsite is significantly more cost-effective than sending individuals to separate public courses.

We understand operational demands vary between organisations and can often accommodate alternative delivery arrangements where required.

The appropriate level of training depends on your first aid needs assessment, workplace hazards and the number of employees. We are happy to discuss your requirements and recommend the most suitable option.

Contact Us

Have a question about our First Aid course or need help choosing the right training for your role? Whether you’re an instructor, expedition leader, or working in remote or outdoor environments, we’re here to help. Complete the form below and a member of our team will get back to you within 24 hours with clear, practical advice.

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.