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On-Site First Aid Training for the Food and Drink Sector
Our in-house first aid courses are delivered on site at your food production or manufacturing facility. Courses can be scheduled around your workplace operations to minimise disruption.
First Aid Safety offers accredited first aid courses tailored to address the specific hazards found in food processing environments, from machinery and manual handling to slips, cuts and chemical exposure.
Course Description | In-house | Duration - 3 days
Recommended for secondary schools that require fully qualified workplace first aiders. Teaching and support staff will learn to master CPR, recognise and handle major injuries or illnesses, and understand how to manage serious medical emergencies.
This course is HSE-compliant, helping your organisation meet legal requirements for first aid provision.
Prices: £1199.00 up to 6 learners | £1399.00 up to 12 learners
Course description | In-house | Duration - 1 day
Suitable for secondary schools, colleges and school support staff who require essential workplace first aid training. This one-day course covers CPR, choking, bleeds, shock and management of minor injuries.
It is ideal for developing core first-aid skills and knowledge, providing confidence in dealing with serious incidents and common workplace injuries where a swift response is extremely crucial.
Prices: £549.00 up to 6 learners | £599.00 up to 12 learners
Course description | In-house | Duration - 1 day
If you work in a busy kitchen, food safety standards are critical. The risks of contamination, foodborne illnesses, and compliance issues increase if your team lacks the right knowledge.
The Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering equips you and your staff with essential, practical food hygiene skills to keep your kitchen safe, sanitary, and fully compliant.
Prices: £699.00 up to 16 learners
Course description | In-house | Duration - 3 days
Are you a supervisor in a catering environment responsible for ensuring food safety? The QNUK Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision for Catering (RQF) provides the critical knowledge and skills needed to oversee food safety practices effectively.
This course will help you ensure compliance with food safety legislation, monitor hygiene standards, and implement key safety procedures, creating a safer food-handling environment for your team and customers.
Prices: £2299.00 up to 16 learners
Course description | In-house | Duration - 1 day
Workplace stress, anxiety, and depression are becoming more common. In fact, 18 million working days are lost every year in the UK due to mental health issues.
This course is an ideal introduction to mental health in the workplace and is designed for all employees, both new to mental health and those with prior knowledge.
Prices: £799.00 up to 12 learners
Course description | In-house | Duration - 4 hours
This mental health awareness course is an ideal introduction to understanding your own mental wellbeing.
The qualification covers the most common mental health conditions, their contributing factors and how to look after your own mental health.
Prices: £699.00 up to 12 learners
Course description | On-line
A comprehensive range of accredited online short Food Safety courses. Develop new skills and knowledge from the convenience of your own chair.
Achieving Food Hygiene Rating Level 5
Allergen Awareness
Introduction to HACCP Level 2
Level 1 Food Safety - Catering
Level 1 Food Safety - Manufacturing
Level 1 Food Safety - Retail
Level 2 Food Safety - Catering
Level 2 Food Safety - Manufacturing
Level 2 Food Safety - Retail
Supervising Food Safety - Level 3
Alcohol Personal Licence Holder
Prices: £20.00 - £125.00 per license
Benefits of food manufacturing first aid training
In-house first aid training with First Aid Safety:
Equips food manufacturing staff with the skills to respond to injuries, machinery accidents and workplace medical emergencies in a fast-paced environment
Is delivered on-site at your food production facility around shift patterns at a date and time that works for your business
Is tailored to the specific challenges of the food and drink industry, such as machinery injuries or manual handling accidents
Boosts staff confidence, ensuring they feel ready to respond effectively to a wide range of common workplace emergencies
Supports a safer workplace culture and demonstrates your food manufacturing business’s commitment to employee wellbeing
Scalable across sites, making it ideal for businesses with multiple factories, warehouses or production facilities
Offers accredited training delivered by experienced first aid instructors
Helps you meet your legal obligations to provide ‘adequate first aid provision’ for your food production staff
Is cost-effective for training larger groups and is a convenient solution compared to off-site first aid training for individuals
Hospitality First Aid Courses In-House Pricing
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Price for up to 6 learners |
Price for up to 12 learners |
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(1 day) |
£545.00 |
£595.00 |
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£1199.00 |
£1399.00 |
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£699.00 (16 learners) |
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£2299.00 (16 learners) |
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£799.00 |
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£699.00 |
Case Study: 200+ staff trained across multiple sites for a leading UK food manufacturer, Taiko Foods
Taiko Foods is a leading UK manufacturer of modern Asian-inspired food-to-go products and the UK’s market leader in pre-packed sushi and prepared food products.
With over 1000 food manufacturing, operational and office staff working across multiple sites, this ongoing partnership calls for flexibility and the resources to respond to requirements at short notice.
First Aid Safety:
1. Coordinated and tailored food manufacturing-related first aid training courses across multiple sites around Taiko’s 24-hour operations to minimise disruption to their business.
2. Utilised a comprehensive network of experienced first aid instructors to minimise disruption to Taiko's operational requirements.
3. Utilised an adaptive teaching approach to minimise the impact of the language barrier and support production staff with limited fluency in English.
Key stats
200 + staff trained
Training partners since 2024
On-site training delivered across multiple
MG - Head of Health & Safety @ The Taiko Foods
“I used First Aid Safety in my previous employment and knew how good the service and learner feedback had been, so I was happy to be involved in bringing them into Taiko.
Since then, we’ve had nothing but positive feedback from everyone involved in the training. The trainers have been fantastic, the support behind the scenes has been equally strong, and they have become a partner we know we can rely on.”
Why Choose First Aid Safety for Food Manufacturing First Aid Training?
Since 2012, First Aid Safety have delivered Ofqual-regulated first aid training courses to hospitality businesses in London and across the UK. We are partnered with Qualifications Network UK (QNUK), an awarding body that develops and offers qualifications regulated by Ofqual.
The First Aid Safety team is committed to providing high-quality first aid courses that meet HSE requirements, helping hospitality businesses provide adequate first aid provision.
Our courses are delivered through interactive teaching methods, including engaging Q&A sessions and hands-on practical activities tailored to the hospitality sector.
This approach ensures learners gain essential first aid knowledge and the confidence to apply their practical skills to emergencies in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
With a comprehensive network of experienced instructors available nationwide, we can deliver regulated training courses at your hospitality business on a date and time that works for you.
First Aid Training for The Food and Drink Industry FAQs
Yes, food manufacturing businesses are legally required to provide adequate first aid provision for their staff, which typically includes first aid trained staff.
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the number of trained staff should be identified by a workplace risk assessment.
As food manufacturing is typically classified as a high-risk working environment, guidance suggests at least one fully trained First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) trained person for every 50 employees.
Food manufacturing staff typically require the 3-day First Aid at Work (FAW) training due to the high-risk working environment they operate in.
The number of staff and the level of training required should ultimately be based on your business’s first aid needs assessment. This needs assessment should consider machinery and chemical hazards, and workforce size to determine the most appropriate level of first aid provision.
Food production facilities are typically classified as high-risk based on your workplace risk assessment. The guidance outlined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) depends on the size of your workforce.
Fewer than 5 employees:
At least one appointed person to take charge of first-aid arrangements.
5 to 50 employees:
At least one first aider trained in either Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or full First Aid at Work (FAW), based on your specific workplace risks.
More than 50 employees:
At least one FAW-trained first aider for every 50 employees (or part thereof)
Food manufacturing business should always complete a risk assessment to determine the number of first aid trained employees that are required based on your workplace’s unique risks and hazards.
Learn more in our blog, ‘How Many Employees Need to Be First Aid Trained?’.
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is a 1-day course covering essential emergency skills, suitable for lower-risk food production environments or office-based staff. First Aid at Work (FAW) is a comprehensive 3-day course, recommended for higher-risk environments such as food production facilities with machinery, manual handling and other significant hazards.
Read our article for a detailed guide on the differences between the 1-day and 3-day first aid courses.
While the 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work course can be suitable for some working areas of food manufacturing, i.e. office staff, typically most food production sites opt for the 3-day First Aid at Work (FAW) course because they are classified as high-risk workplaces.
Yes, First Aid Safety offers on-site first aid training for food manufacturing and processing businesses. Our experienced instructors can deliver the training at your site on a date and time convenient for your staff.