First Aid at Work Courses in Scotland
First Aid at Work Training Courses
Accredited First Aid at Work Training Across Scotland
Vital Signs Scotland delivers First Aid at Work (FAW) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) courses designed to help employers meet their responsibilities under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 while providing delegates with the confidence and practical skills to respond effectively in a real-life emergency.
Our courses are available as RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework), SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) and VTQ (Vocational Training Qualification) programmes, ensuring organisations and individuals can select the qualification most appropriate for their workplace, industry or professional requirements.
Whether you are an employer looking to train your workforce or an individual seeking a nationally recognised first aid qualification, Vital Signs Scotland provides flexible, high-quality training delivered by experienced instructors with extensive operational emergency services backgrounds.
Flexible Training Options
We make it easy to access professional First Aid at Work training by offering:
- Individual places on scheduled open courses
- Training at our convenient venues across Scotland
- Dedicated in-house courses delivered at your premises
- Group bookings for businesses, schools, charities and organisations
- On-site training throughout Scotland and UK-wide by arrangement
Our practical, scenario-based approach ensures delegates develop the confidence and competence to respond quickly and effectively when every second counts.
Why Choose Vital Signs Scotland?
Choosing the right training provider is about more than simply obtaining a certificate.
Our courses offer:
✔ RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework), SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework) and VTQ (Vocational Training Qualification) options
✔ Individual and group booking options
✔ Open courses and workplace-based in-house delivery
✔ Highly experienced instructors with emergency services and operational backgrounds
✔ Practical, engaging and realistic scenario-based training
✔ Nationally recognised qualifications
✔ Training tailored to your workplace and industry
✔ Certificates valid for three years
Who Should Attend?
Our First Aid at Work courses are suitable for:
- Designated Workplace First Aiders
- Construction and engineering staff
- Manufacturing and industrial workers
- Schools, colleges and universities
- Hospitality and leisure organisations
- Offices and commercial businesses
- Charities and voluntary organisations
- Self-employed professionals
- Anyone wishing to gain practical first aid skills
Whether you work in a low-risk office or a higher-risk industrial environment, we have a course designed to meet your needs.
Our First Aid at Work Courses
Our range of workplace first aid qualifications includes:
- TQUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
- TQUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) Requalification
- Scottish First Aid at Work (SCQF Level 6)
- TQUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
- Scottish Emergency First Aid at Work (SCQF Level 6)
- First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ)
- First Aid at Work Requalification Level 3 (VTQ)
- Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ)
- Emergency First Aid at Work for Drivers Level 3 (VTQ)
- Equestrian First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ)
Each course combines practical exercises with current best practice and real-world scenarios to ensure delegates leave with skills they can confidently apply in the workplace.
Related Workplace Safety Training
Depending on your organisation's risk assessment, you may also be interested in:
- Appointed Persons in the Workplace
- Mental Health First Aid
- Fire Safety and Fire Marshal Training
- Safe Moving and Handling
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Healthcare and Dental Basic Life Support
Training Locations
Vital Signs Scotland delivers First Aid at Work training throughout Scotland, including:
- Livingston
- Bathgate
- Edinburgh
- Glasgow
- Falkirk
- Stirling
- Perth
- Dundee
- Aberdeen
- Fife
We also provide on-site training across Scotland and UK-wide for organisations wishing to train their teams at their own premises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these courses comply with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981?
Yes. Our First Aid at Work and Emergency First Aid at Work courses are designed to help employers meet their duties under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and follow current industry guidance.
What qualification types do you offer?
We deliver qualifications as:
- RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework)
- SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework)
- VTQ (Vocational Training Qualification)
allowing employers and learners to select the most appropriate option for their needs.
Can I book as an individual?
Yes. Individual learners are welcome to attend our scheduled open courses held at training venues across Scotland.
Can you deliver training at our workplace?
Absolutely. We regularly deliver dedicated in-house courses for businesses, schools, charities and organisations throughout Scotland and, by arrangement, across the UK.
How long is a First Aid at Work certificate valid?
Certificates are valid for three years, after which delegates should complete a recognised requalification course before expiry.
Book Your First Aid at Work Course Today
Whether you need to train a single employee or an entire workforce, Vital Signs Scotland provides flexible, professional and engaging First Aid at Work training that helps create safer workplaces and more confident first aiders.
Choose from individual open courses, training at one of our Scottish venues, or dedicated in-house delivery at your own premises.
Office & WhatsApp: 01506 333310
Email: info@vitalsignsscotland.co.uk
Based in Livingston, West Lothian – delivering accredited First Aid at Work training throughout Scotland and across the UK for group bookings.
