We specialise in Train the Trainer Courses not only for the IFE accredited Fire Safety Trainers Course or fire warden trainer by Institute of Fire Engineers. Our accreditation from IFE can be seen here. This IFE (Institute of Fire Engineers) approved Fire Safety Trainers Course. The fire safety instructor award is for all persons who wish to teach and assess the IFE approved Fire Safety Training courses. The fire safety trainers also qualify candidates to teach IFE approved Fire Warden Training courses.
The Fire Safety Trainers Course is over 2 days costs only £295 and the course will cover the following:
- Introduction to fire safety
- Human behaviour in the event of a fire
- Teaching in Practice
- Fire safety training practice
- Fire routines, evacuations and means of escape
- Fire extinguishers identification and application
- Fire legislation
- Fire risk assessment
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This fire safety instructor course also includes the teaching award called PDLSG – Planning and Delivering Learning Sessions to Groups. To complete the PDLSG there is a pre-course study required. To complete the course we include the trainer manual and PowerPoint before you start the public course. We at Abertay hold many public courses around the UK so so just click on the see course dates button below. Abertay can of course provide in-house Fire Safety Trainer Courses also known as the fire warden trainer course at your venue for your group anywhere in the UK. We offer public courses in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Included in the cost of the course is the Fire Safety Trainers Manual, Lesson Plans, PowerPoints, Tests and Handouts. If you already hold the PTLLS Award or another Level 3 Teaching Award, you are except from the first day. The first day is a teaching module, so you only need to complete the second day as well as get 20% off the cost.
You can book these public courses in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff or Belfast simply by clicking on the date required and filling in the online booking form. The link will show you the next date, just click on it to book or click on the more dates option to select one of the other future dates. You can even book this course by online live training with your instructor by selecting the Online Zoom Fire Safety Trainer – Learn Anywhere option.
Accredited IFE Fire Safety Trainer Course
At Abertay, we specialise in Train the Trainer courses, providing industry-leading IFE-accredited Fire Safety Trainer Courses designed for those who wish to teach and assess fire safety training. Approved by the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE), this certification enables trainers to deliver IFE-approved Fire Safety Training and Fire Warden Training Courses to organisations across the UK.
Why Choose Abertay’s IFE Fire Safety Trainer Course?
- Recognised Accreditation – This course is fully accredited by the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE), ensuring that you gain a respected nationally recognised qualification to deliver professional fire safety training.
- Comprehensive Course Content – Covering everything from fire risk assessment to evacuation procedures, this course ensures you are fully equipped to deliver effective fire safety training.
- Expert-Led Training – Delivered by experienced fire safety professionals, this course provides real-world insights, practical skills, and essential teaching techniques for effective knowledge transfer.
- Flexible Learning Options – Attend a public course at one of our training venues across the UK, or opt for in-house training at your workplace. We also offer an online Zoom option, allowing you to complete the course remotely.
- Complete Training Materials Included – Every participant receives a Fire Safety Trainer Manual, Lesson Plans, PowerPoints, Handouts, and Assessment Tests to support their future training sessions.
Course Duration and Cost
The IFE Fire Safety Trainer Course runs over two days and costs £295 plus VAT.
If you already hold a PTLLS Award or a Level 3 Teaching Qualification, you are exempt from the first day of training and qualify for a 20% discount.
This course also includes PDLSG (Planning and Delivering Learning Sessions to Groups), a teaching award that ensures you are fully prepared to deliver engaging, structured training sessions.
Who is This Course For?
This IFE-accredited Fire Safety Trainer Course is ideal for:
- Fire safety professionals who want to train others
- Workplace fire wardens looking to teach fire safety to staff
- Health and safety managers responsible for fire prevention training
- HR professionals and compliance officers
- Individuals looking to start a career in fire safety training
- Freelance trainers looking to expand their qualifications
What Will You Learn?
This comprehensive fire safety training course covers:
- Introduction to Fire Safety – Understanding fire risks and prevention strategies
- Fire Safety Legislation – Key laws and employer responsibilities
- Human Behaviour in Fire Situations – How individuals respond in emergencies
- Fire Routines & Evacuations – Proper evacuation planning and execution
- Means of Escape – Identifying and maintaining safe exit routes
- Fire Extinguishers – Identification, selection, and correct application
- Fire Risk Assessment – Conducting and implementing effective fire safety assessments
- Teaching and Training Practice – How to deliver engaging and informative fire safety training
Certification and Career Progression
Upon successful completion, candidates receive an IFE-accredited Fire Safety Trainer Certificate, enabling them to deliver IFE-approved Fire Safety Training and Fire Warden Training Courses.
This qualification opens up opportunities in corporate training, fire safety consultancy, and compliance management, providing long-term career progression in the fire safety and health & safety sectors.
Course Locations and Booking
We run public courses in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Belfast. Simply click on your preferred date and location to book your place.
We also offer in-house training, allowing companies to train multiple staff members cost-effectively at their own venue.
For those preferring remote learning, our Zoom-based online training allows you to complete the course from anywhere with live instructor interaction.
How to Book
Secure your place today!
- Click on your preferred date to access the online booking form.
- Select either an in-person or online training option.
- Complete the booking process and receive instant confirmation.
For group bookings or corporate training enquiries, call us on 0333 500 5000 to discuss your requirements.
Take Your Fire Safety Training to the Next Level
Fire safety is a legal and moral responsibility in every workplace, and having a qualified fire safety trainer ensures compliance, reduces risks, and enhances workplace safety. With Abertay’s IFE Fire Safety Trainer Course, you gain the skills, confidence, and certification needed to train others effectively in fire prevention and emergency response.
Book now and take the first step toward becoming a certified Fire Safety Trainer
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- first aid train the trainer
- manual handling train the trainer
- mental health first aid train the trainer
- patient handling train the trainer
Yes, blended learning options are available. Candidates can complete the theory portion of the course via live online training (Zoom) and then attend an in-person practical assessment. This allows for flexible learning while ensuring full certification requirements are met.
Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a SafeCert-accredited AED Trainer Certificate, allowing them to teach AED and CPR training courses. This certification is widely recognised and enhances career opportunities for trainers in health, safety, and first aid education.
The AED Trainer Course is typically completed in one day, making it a fast and effective way to gain a recognised certification. The course includes both theory-based learning and hands-on practical sessions to ensure trainers are fully prepared to teach AED and CPR courses.
The course provides in-depth training on essential AED and CPR instruction techniques, including:
- Understanding the chain of survival and emergency response
- Scene assessment and incident management
- Basic life support (BLS) and CPR techniques
- Identifying shockable and non-shockable heart rhythms
- Proper use of an AED and defibrillation protocols
- How to assess and evaluate learners’ CPR and AED skills
This course is ideal for individuals looking to become certified trainers in Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and CPR instruction. It is suitable for first aid trainers, health and safety officers, healthcare professionals, community group leaders, teachers, sports coaches, and workplace trainers who want to teach life-saving skills.
To book a course:​
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Online Booking: Click on your preferred date and location on the course provider’s website to access the online booking form.​
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Phone Booking: Call the provider directly at 0333 500 5000 to reserve your spot.​
Courses are available in various locations, including London, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast. An online live training option via Zoom is also available for those who prefer remote learning.
While specific prerequisites may vary, it is generally beneficial to have:​
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Experience in Healthcare: A background in nursing, caregiving, or a related field.​
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Basic Teaching Skills: Familiarity with instructional techniques can be advantageous.​
Some providers may require participants to have an up-to-date Manual and Patient Handling Certificate and to work in a health and social care environment with access to training facilities.
The Patient Handling Trainer course is conducted over three days and costs £375. This fee includes all necessary trainer resources, such as PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, handouts, and assessment forms.
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Health & Safety at Work: Understanding legal responsibilities and safety protocols.​
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Manual Handling Regulations: Comprehensive overview of relevant legislation.​
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Risk Assessment: Techniques for assessing and mitigating risks associated with patient handling.​
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Practical Techniques: Hands-on training in safe lifting, transferring, and repositioning of patients.​
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Training Delivery: Strategies for effectively teaching patient handling skills to others.
Completing a Patient Handling Trainer course enables you to:​
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Enhance Safety: Promote safe patient handling practices, reducing the risk of injuries to both patients and healthcare workers.​
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Career Advancement: Expand your qualifications, allowing you to train others and potentially open new career opportunities in healthcare education.​
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Compliance: Ensure that your organization meets legal and regulatory requirements related to manual handling and workplace safety.
AQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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What does TAQA stand for?
TAQA stands for Training, Assessment, and Quality Assurance. These awards provide the knowledge and skills required to assess learners in both workplace environments and classroom-based vocational training. -
What are the different TAQA Assessor Awards, and how do I choose the right one?
There are four main TAQA Assessor qualifications:- Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (Unit 301): Ideal for those who need to understand assessment but won’t assess learners directly.
- Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (Units 301 & 302): Suitable for assessing NVQ/SVQ-type qualifications and apprenticeships in real workplace settings.
- Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (Units 301 & 303): Best for assessing classroom-based or vocational training courses.
- Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (Units 301, 302 & 303): The comprehensive award allowing you to assess in both workplace and classroom-based contexts.
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How is the assessor training structured at Abertay?
The course typically starts with a one-day induction covering core assessment principles. After this, you’ll develop a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your assessment skills. Throughout the process, Abertay’s trainers offer ongoing support and feedback to help you successfully meet the qualification requirements. -
Who can benefit from the TAQA Assessor Awards?
- Trainers, tutors, and lecturers who assess learners in vocational programs
- Managers or supervisors overseeing workplace competency assessments
- HR or Learning & Development professionals evaluating employee skills
- Anyone looking to become an NVQ/SVQ assessor or expand their expertise in vocational assessment
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Where and how can I take the course?
Abertay offers TAQA Assessor courses in several formats:- Public Courses: Held in locations such as London, Manchester, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Belfast.
- In-House Training: Delivered at your venue anywhere in the UK or Ireland for groups.
- Online/Zoom Courses: Allows flexible theory-based learning from home, with ongoing tutor support.
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How do I book a TAQA Assessor course with Abertay?
- Select your preferred course date and location from the available options.
- Complete the online booking form and submit payment.
- Receive pre-course materials and guidance to prepare for your assessment training.
- For group bookings or bespoke in-house training, call 0333 500 5000 for a customised quote.
First Aid for Mental Health CPD accreditation is a simple process to gain accredited CPD certification for the persons you then teach. Once you have the qualification for delivering mental health first aid or have completed the first aid for mental health trainer course, you can then apply for CPD accreditation for the courses that you delivery.
There are a number of CPD accreditation bodies including CPD UK, CPD Standards Office, CPD Group, or SafeCert CPD. The process to gain approval is you sign up as a centre which is free, then you would sign up for each course or activity you wish to get accredited, for which there is a fee per course approval usually in small monthly payments.
You would then send in the details of the course you wish to be approved with any lesson plans, PowerPoint, and assessments you have, so it can be assessed towards accredited CPD Points. CPD Points are equivalent to 1 CPD Point to 1 accredited CPD Hour of activity. Therefore each course will be accredited to the value of points to complete that activity or course.
Accredited CPD course examples are as follows:
- Level 2 Award in Mental Health First Aid Awareness (4 CPD Points)
- Mental Health First Aid at Work (6 CPD Points)
- Looking after your Mental Health – Online Course (2 CPD Points)
Yes with this course you can! This option of gaining accredited first aid for mental health at work certificates is only available if you have a teaching award and qualification in first aid for mental health. Ensure you have a valid recognised first aid for mental health trainer award recognised by UK awarding bodies. Then simply contact one of the awarding bodies for example SafeCert Awards have easy five-step instructions to gain your approval.
Accredited awarding body certification would for example be as follows:
England, Scotland, Wales or Abroad
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in Understanding First Aid for Mental Health
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in First Aid For Mental Health in the Workplace
Northern Ireland
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in Understanding First Aid for Mental Health (RQF)
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in First Aid For Mental Health in the Workplace (RQF)
Yes, you can complete the First Aid for Mental Health Trainer course online. There is even an accredited First Aid for Mental Health Trainer (Level 3) award which includes a separate teaching award you can complete online over 3 days. The course will include a pre-course study with a trainer manual and PowerPoint being sent before the course so you can be prepared.
The zoom first aid for mental health trainer’s course is completed over Zoom live with your instructor over 3 days. This is a great option as you can complete the course anywhere without any added costs of travel and accommodation. It’s easy to book as there are public course dates to click and book your place.
It all depends on the quality and accreditation which comes with the course. There is unaccredited first aid for mental health trainers courses at low cost but with no standards and no accreditation, the certification would not be recognised by any UK awarding body. There is also the Mental Health First Aid Trainer England MHFA but this can be a few thousand for a trainers course. The best option is to do an accredited first aid for mental health trainer course from one of the UK awarding bodies. Abertay for example provides a 3-day SafeCert Awards Approved first aid for mental health trainer course at £375 + vat, but there are many companies who offer first aid for mental health instructor courses that can be anything up to £700 + vat.
The best practice is to search for a trainer’s course that is recognised by one of the UK awarding bodies, then you will be assured that the first aid for mental health trainers course has been fully quality assured and assessed for content.
First Aid CPD accreditation is a simply process to gain accredited CPD certification for the persons you then teach. Once you have the qualification for delivering first aid or have completed a first aid trainer course, you can then apply for CPD accreditation for the courses you delivery.
There are a number of CPD accreditation bodies including CPD UK, CPD Standards Office, CPD Group or SafeCert CPD. The process to gain approval is you sign up as a centre which is free, then you would sign up for each course or activity you wish to get accredited, for which there is a fee per course approval usually in small monthly payments.
You would then send in the details of the course you wish to be approved with any lesson plans, PowerPoint and assessments you have, so it can be assessed towards accredited CPD Points. CPD Points are equivalent to 1 CPD Point to 1 accredited CPD Hour of activity. Therefore each course will be accredited to the value of points to complete that activity or course.
Accredited CPD course examples are as follows:
- Level 2 Award in First Aid Awareness (4 CPD Points)
- First Aid at Work (Blending Learning Theory) (6 CPD Points)
- First Aid for Children and Babies – Online Course (2 CPD Points)
Yes with this course you can! This option of gaining accredited first aid at work certificates is only available if you have a teaching award and qualification in first aid at work. Ensure you have a valid recognised first aid trainer award recognised by UK awarding bodies. Then simply contact one of the awarding bodies for example SafeCert Awards have easy five-step instructions to gain your approval.
Accredited awarding body certification would for example be as follows:
England, Scotland, Wales or Abroad
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Northern Ireland
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
- SafeCert Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Yes, you can complete the First Aid Trainer course online. There is even an accredited First Aid Trainer (Level 3) award which includes a separate teaching award you can complete online over 2 days. The course will include a pre-course study with a trainer manual and PowerPoint being sent before the course so you can be prepared.
The zoom first aid trainer’s course is completed over Zoom live with your instructor for the first 2 days and the final day’s practical assessment day at the venue. This is a great option as you can complete the course anywhere without any added costs of travel and accommodation. It’s easy to book as there are public course dates to click and book your place.
It all depends on the quality and accreditation which comes with the course. There are unaccredited first aid trainers courses at low cost but with no standards and no accreditation, the certification would not be recognised by any UK awarding body. The best option is to do an accredited first aid trainer course from one of the UK awarding bodies. Abertay for example provides a 3-day first aid train the trainer course at £375 + vat but there are many companies who offer first aid instructor courses that can be anything up to £700 + vat.
The best practice is to search for a trainer’s course that is recognised by one of the UK awarding bodies, then you will be assured that the first aid trainers course has been fully quality assured and assessed for content.
Manual Handling CPD accreditation is a simply process to gain accredited CPD certification for the persons you then teach. Once you have the qualification for delivering manual handling or have completed a manual handling trainers course, you can then apply for CPD accreditation for the courses you delivery.
There are a number of CPD accreditation bodies including CPD UK, CPD Standards Office, CPD Group or SafeCert CPD. The process to gain approval is you sign up as a centre which is free, then you would sign up for each course or activity you wish to get accredited, for which there is a fee per course approval usually in small monthly payments.
You would then send in the details of the course you wish to be approved with any lesson plans, PowerPoint and assessments you have, so it can be assessed towards accredited CPD Points. CPD Points are equivalent to 1 CPD Point to 1 accredited CPD Hour of activity. Therefore each course will be accredited to the value of points to complete that activity or course.
Accredited CPD course examples are as follows:
- Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Practices (4 CPD Points)
- Manual Handling at Work (3 CPD Points)
- Manual Handling Awareness – Online Course (2 CPD Points)
Yes with this course you can! This option of gaining accredited manual handling certificates is only available if you have a teaching award and qualification and or experience in manual handling. Ensure you have a valid recognised manual handling trainer award recognised by UK awarding bodies. Then simple contact one of the awarding bodies for example SafeCert Awards have a easy five step instructions to gain your approval.
Accredited awarding body certification would for example be as follows:
England, Scotland, Wales or Abroad
- SafeCert Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Principles and Practices
- SafeCert Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Principles
Northern Ireland
- SafeCert Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Principles and Practices (RQF)
- SafeCert Level 2 Award in Manual Handling Principles (RQF)
Yes you can complete the Manual Handling Trainer course online. There is even an accredited Manual Handling Trainer (Level 3) award which includes a separate teaching award you can complete online over 2 days. The course will include pre-course study with trainer manual and PowerPoint being sent before the course so you can be prepared.
The zoom manual handling trainer course is completed over Zoom live with your instructor. This is a great option as you can complete the course anywhere without any added costs of travel and accommodation. Its easy to book as there are public course dates to click and book your place.
It all depend on the quality and accreditation which comes with the course. There are unaccredited manual handling trainers courses at low cost but with no standards and no accreditation, the certification would not be recognised by any UK awarding body. The best option is to do an accredited manual handling trainer course from one of the UK awarding bodies. Abertay for example provide a 2 day manual handling train the trainer course at £375 + vat but there are many companies who offer manual handling instructor courses that can be anything up to £700 + vat.
Best practice is to search for a trainer course that is recognised by one of the UK awarding bodies, then you will be assured that the manual handling trainers course has been fully quality assured and assessed for content.