On-Site First Aid Training in Devon
We come to your workplace and train your team. Simple, cost-effective, fully compliant.
- Up to 12 staff per course
- Flexible dates
- Delivered at your location
On-Site First Aid Training in Devon
If you need first aid training for your team, the most effective solution is to have it delivered at your workplace. It saves time, reduces disruption, and ensures your staff are trained in a familiar environment.
At Optimal First Aid, we provide professional, fully compliant on-site first aid training across Devon. Every course is tailored to your industry, the risks you face, and the way your team operates.
We deliver training at your chosen venue, on a date that suits you, adapting each course to your specific requirements while building on our core, regulated course programmes. The result is practical, relevant training that your team can apply with confidence.
The HSE places responsibility on the employer to ensure that first aid provision is appropriate for their workplace. We’re here to support that process and ensure the training you receive is fit for purpose. If you’re unsure which course is right for your organisation, we’re always available to advise.
Why Choose On-Site Training?
For most businesses, sending staff away on courses is expensive and inefficient.
Our on-site training allows you to:
Train up to 12 staff at once
Reduce cost per person
Avoid lost productivity
Learn in your real working environment
Choose dates that suit your operation
👉 It’s the most cost-effective and practical way to stay compliant.
Our On-Site 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.
Who We Work With
We regularly deliver on-site first aid training for a wide range of industries, including construction and trades, forestry and land-based sectors, security and close protection teams, outdoor and adventure providers, marine and coastal businesses, and corporate workplaces.
Our background in high-risk environments means we go beyond basic, classroom-style delivery. The training is practical, realistic, and tailored to the challenges your team may actually face.
What Makes Us Different?
Most training providers deliver generic, tick-box courses. We don’t.
Optimal First Aid is built on real operational experience, delivering training for those working in high-risk, remote, and demanding environments. This approach ensures your team gains more than just a certificate.
We focus on real-world scenarios, practical decision-making, and training that genuinely prepares people to respond effectively when it matters most.
Locations We Cover
We deliver on-site first aid training across Torquay, Exeter, Plymouth, and throughout Devon.
This includes surrounding areas such as Newton Abbot, Paignton, Brixham, Totnes, and the wider South West.
If you’re outside these areas, get in touch, we can often accommodate depending on your requirements.
EXCELLENT Based on 10 reviews Posted on Samantha KeverenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I attended the FREC 3 Course last week and it was engaging from beginning to end, no death by powerpoint!, just excellent teaching from a trainer with vast experience in the field and with great up to date knowledge. Relaxed daily hands on practical sessions built into the learning schedule with realistic scenarios, which were great for building my confidence and knowledge. Would highly recommend completing training with Toby and I look forward to completing my FREC 4 with Optimal First Aid in the near future.Posted on Alfred MorlandTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did a FREC 3 course here, great instructor and a good amount of hands-on training which helps seal in the information! Would definitely recommendPosted on Richard EdmondsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A really useful course with practical learning for the outdoor scenario which is somuch more useful than just the First Aid at Work course.Posted on Chris AndrewTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The most relevant first aid course I've ever attended. A course crammed with relevant content that was clearly tailored to the participants. All of the advice and techniques were given by someone who had used them in real situations, not taken from a text book. The practical exercises were brilliant and really gave the feel of an actual emergency (worryingly so!). The course is more costly than a more basic course, but are you ticking boxes or training for an actual situation? As someone who is self employed (and so pays the cost! ) I thought it was well worth the money. I can recommend this course to anyone, especially if you are in a more rural environment. Unfortunately I booked my course on a wet day in January. I still enjoyed the course, but next time I might well choose a warmer time of year.Posted on Joanne KnightTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Attended a great outdoor first aid training course with Toby from Optimal First Aid. Very knowledgeable, hands on experience. Well tailored to our workplace. Highly recommend.Posted on Chloe NunnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I did their outdoor first aid course in October 2025. It was engaging and informative. The high level of hands on practice and scenario based exercises enhance my confidence. I've previously had comparable training through lifeguarding, and while reminders of the basics was incredibly useful, I also felt that this course gave me skills in situation triage and management which I haven't had before.Posted on Simon BrentTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Toby made the day both interesting and enjoyable. Many thanks. Simon Brent, Area Manager F&W Forestry UK Ltd.Posted on Susie AdamsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Well organised, concise sessions. Lots of hands on training. Leader very approachable. Highly recommend.Posted on Gabriele WarwickTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. very good course and teaches in a way that makes you remember the content. hands on and practical as well as good theory. the course has helped me respond to first aid scenarios in real life as well as design evacuation plans and first aid kits for different outdoor settings.Posted on Maria HindTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic course! Toby makes the learning achievable and fun ! I wouldn't work with anyone else! Highly recommend 👌
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