Emergency First Aid in Rugby Union, Level 3 Emergency First Aid in the Workplace 

PLEASE NOTE FROM AUGUST 2025 THE RFU ARE NO LONGER PROVIDING THE EFARFU COURSES. ETS IS STILL SUPPORTING CLUBS BY OFFERING A REDUCED PRICE LEVEL 3 EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE, WITH THE ADDITION OF DIGITAL RESOURCES MADE AVAILABLE TO LEARNERS FROM THE RFU. WE ARE STILL ON THE RFU’S LIST OF PROVIDERS.

Until the recent changes were announced, ETS had been an RFU-approved Educator for over six years, delivering both the Emergency First Aid in Rugby Union (EFARU) and Play It Safe (PIS) safeguarding courses. In addition, ETS played a key role in internal quality assurance (IQA) processes, ensuring that RFU First Aid trainers within Area 4 (The East Midlands) remained compliant.

While the RFU will only be offering online CPD in first aid from August 2025, we know how difficult it can be for grassroots clubs to find accessible, affordable, and high-quality training, this is where we can help, we believe that supporting grass routes clubs is key to the survival of Rugby as we know it.

Course Details:

Recommended Candidate Pre-requisites

• Headcase Certificate (relevant course to the area you will be working with.)
• Proof of the RFU E-learning module (certificate)

It is recommended that these documents are recorded by clubs as well as candidates adding them to GMS

Making a Booking

To book a closed course there must be a minimum of x6 learners per course, we can accommodate a maximum of x12 learners on any course. We only run these courses within 10 miles of the LE65 post code (additional mileage charges may apply) or directly from one of our training venues. ETS reserves the right to cancel courses that don’t meet the minimum requirements.

We do have a venue available for use with some notice please enquire at the point of booking.

We require a minimum of 4 weeks lead-time for all course bookings, please bear that in mind when booking a course.

The cost per learner is currently £85.00 per person, payable to ETS.

Once a course date has been agreed enrolment forms will be made available to the point of contact once payment has been made.

All learners must be registered and paid for their place in full a minimum of 10 days prior to course commencement, bookings and payments after this time may not be accepted. Walk-in learners will not be accepted.

The Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work course provides the recommended minimum level of first aid training for any appointed first aiders.

The course provides learners with a sound level of knowledge and understanding. It also covers topics specific to relevant rugby volunteers assisting at matches and training sessions.

The Level 3  Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course has extra rugby-specific elements designed for volunteers, coaches and match officials who are designated as a first-aider and are responsible for providing pitch-side cover at both training and matches.

The course provides learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding required to give care and manage life-threatening conditions, minor injuries and illness. It focuses on injuries that could occur in a rugby environment. Learners are able to assess an incident, recognise the signs and symptoms of injury and illness, and in a safe and effective manner assist a casualty who is suffering from injury or illness.

To help, we’re offering our accredited training courses at reduced rates to support clubs like yours in maintaining safety standards.

Our additional available courses include:

• Allergy Awareness (Online)
• Level 2 Food Safety (Online)
• Level 2 Fire Safety (Online)

We also now provide first aid equipment at discounted prices to further support your club. If you’d like a copy of our equipment catalogue, just let us know.

To book a course with us please email info@etsfirstaid.co.uk or call 0770 852 2621.

Post Course:

It is recommended once candidates recieve their digital certification on successful completion, that clubs ask all appointed first aiders to self-certify their FA qualification(s) on their RFU GMS profile, using the self-service tool in the qualifications section. This will allow clubs to monitor the number of qualified first aiders, qualification renewal dates etc. Once ETS has issued certification via email, we have no access to candidate GMS and cannot advise on the GMS processes in place. Any queries regarding GMS should be sent directly to the RFU.