HSE First Aid at Work
Date: Wednesday 2 December – Friday 4 December 2026 | 0930 – 1630 | Glasgow/ Online
Deadline: Monday 9 November 2026 0900
Build your confidence and ability to respond to accidents, manage injuries and help to keep yourself and your colleagues safe on set with First Aid at Work.
Often, experienced freelancers who carry out their jobs in high-risk environments have no formal First Aid training. The three day HSE First Aid at Work, not only equips freelancers with the skills to assess and manage accidents and injury, it also increases knowledge and ability to actively assess risks, manage them and in doing so, decrease the likelihood of accidents.
What you’ll learn
Through a blend of online Zoom learning (Wed & Thurs) and an in-person practical session (Fri), this course will cover:
• The role and responsibilities of the first aider
• Recording and reporting of accidents and incidents including
RIDDOR
• A discussion of specific work-related injuries
• The contents of a first aid kit (including preventing cross infection)
• Assessing the situation and acting safely, effectively and promptly
in an emergency
The First Aid at Work training course will provide the comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders in most workplaces to become a confident first aider at work, giving both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies including:
> How to administer first aid to a casualty who is/requires:
• Unconscious (including seizure)
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Choking
• Wounded and bleeding
• Suffering from shock
• Appropriate first aid for minor injuries including minor cuts, grazes,
bruises, small splinters, minor burns and scalds
> How to administer first aid to a casualty with:
• Injuries to bones, muscles and joints including suspected spinal
injuries
• Chest injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Eye injuries
• Sudden poisoning
• Anaphylactic shock
• Stroke
• Asthma
• Heart Attack including Angina
• Diabetes
Following successful completion of the course, participants will receive a FAIB Accredited, First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate which is valid for 3 years.
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at freelance crew members who work on short-term contracts across departments, working in film and tv in Scotland.
Tutor
This course is delivered by Stewart First Aid Training, a specialist in the provision of Workplace First Aid Training. Stewart First Aid Training are one of the largest Workplace First Aid Training providers in the UK and have been providing HSE Approved Workplace First Aid credentials for over 22 years.
Eligibility:
The programme is specifically for established film and television practitioners based in Scotland. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. BECTU opportunities for those in other areas of the UK can be found here: England, Wales.
> Applicants should be based and working freelance in film and television in Scotland.
> Students are not eligible for this training.
Selection:
> As this is a workshop style course, there are a limited number of spaces available to allow participants the opportunity to interact and ask questions.
> Places will be given to those who demonstrate the greatest professional need for this training with eligible Bectu members receiving priority for places.
> Places are provided free of charge but are worth a considerable amount.
Access:
The training will take place in person in Glasgow. If selected, we can help with travel costs for those based out-with Glasgow.
Access requirements can be arranged for those selected.
Upcoming Courses:
Have a look at our other upcoming courses here.
This course is being delivered with support from Scottish Union Learning, funded by the Scottish Government.
BECTU Vision is funded by Screen Scotland, Scottish Union Learning and BBC in partnership with Bectu.
If you have any queries please email vision@bectu.org.uk