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First Aid Trainer Course - Professional first aid training with CPR manikin and AED equipment

First Aid Trainer / Assessor Course

Accredited Level 3 SafeCert Qualification

3 Days
Level 3 Accredited
£395 + VAT

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Accredited First Aid Trainer Course

First Aid Trainer course participants practising CPR on a manikin with AED equipment and instructor guidance

This accredited First Aid Trainer / Assessor Award is designed for professionals who want to teach and assess First Aid at Work courses in workplace environments. The comprehensive three-day programme equips you with the knowledge, skills, and resources to deliver effective first aid training across a wide range of industries.

Upon completion, you will receive a SafeCert Level 3 First Aid Trainer / Assessor Award and a complimentary PDLSG (Planning and Delivering Learning Sessions to Groups) teaching qualification, enabling you to train employees, conduct workplace assessments, and issue accredited first aid certificates with confidence.

The course is available at venues across the UK — including London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Newcastle, and Belfast — as well as fully online via live Zoom sessions, giving you the same nationally recognised qualification from anywhere in the country.

What You'll Learn on the First Aid Trainer Course

Health and Safety at Work Act
First Aid Regulations and Legal Requirements
CPR — Adult, Child, and Infant
AED (Defibrillator) Use and Training
Choking and Airway Management
Bleeding Control and Wound Care
Shock Recognition and Treatment
Fractures, Sprains, and Strains
Burns and Scalds Management
Unconscious Casualty — Recovery Position
First Aid Trainer Theory and Practice
Assessment and Certification Processes

Who Should Attend the First Aid Trainer Course

Health & Safety Officers
Occupational Health Professionals
HR & Training Managers
School and College Staff
Sports Coaches and Fitness Instructors
Freelance First Aid Trainers
Care Home and Healthcare Workers
Construction Site Supervisors

First Aid Trainer Course Dates & Locations

First Aid Trainer course booking — participants in a professional training session

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Why teach First Aid?

Every workplace in the UK is legally required to have adequate first aid provision. Qualified first aid trainers are in constant demand across all sectors.

150,000+

Workplace injuries requiring first aid treatment annually in the UK

77%

Of workplace injuries are preventable with proper first aid training

6 million

People trained in first aid in the UK each year

£1.4 billion

Annual cost of workplace injuries to UK businesses

1 in 4

Workplaces do not have adequate first aid provision

3 minutes

Average response time before irreversible brain damage from cardiac arrest

Source: HSE / British Red Cross Statistics 2023

Why Choose Abertay Training for Your First Aid Trainer Qualification

Recognised Qualification

SafeCert Level 3 accredited course meeting UK Health & Safety regulations and national training standards. Accepted by employers across the UK.

Complete Training Resources

Includes PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, assessment forms, and handouts so you can start teaching immediately after qualifying.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced first aid professionals with extensive backgrounds in emergency medicine, workplace safety, and adult education.

Flexible Locations

Available at 10+ UK venues and fully online via live Zoom. In-house corporate training also available for groups of 6 or more.

First Aid Trainer Course FAQs

First aid trainer course requirements — participants in a professional training environment with CPR manikins

To become a First Aid Trainer, you need:

  • Level 3 teaching qualification — the PDLSG award is included FREE in the Abertay course
  • First Aid at Work certificate — or equivalent first aid knowledge (covered in the course)
  • Minimum age 19 years
  • No prior teaching experience required — we teach you how to train others

The Abertay course includes everything you need to start teaching immediately after qualification.

Course Information

Duration

3 Days (10am – 4:30pm)

Qualification

SafeCert Level 3 + PDLSG

Price

£395 + VAT per person

Locations

UK-wide venues + Online Zoom

Group bookings available for 6+ people

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Accreditations

Abertay Training is accredited and certified by the UK's leading health, safety and quality bodies.

  • SafeCert Awards

    Abertay Training is an approved SafeCert Awarding Centre, delivering nationally recognised trainer qualifications accredited by SafeCert Awards — the UK's leading awarding body for health and safety training.

  • SafeCert CPD

    All Abertay Training courses are CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by SafeCert, meaning delegates can count their training towards their annual CPD requirements.

  • IOSH Managing Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely, the world's most popular health and safety qualification for managers and supervisors, awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

  • IOSH Working Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Working Safely, the internationally recognised health and safety qualification for all levels of the workforce, awarded by IOSH.

  • IFE Affiliate

    Abertay Training is an affiliate organisation of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), confirming that our fire safety trainer courses meet the professional standards set by the IFE.

  • ISO 9001 Quality

    Abertay Training holds ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS, demonstrating our commitment to consistent, high-quality training delivery.

  • ISO 14001 Environmental

    Abertay Training holds ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, demonstrating our commitment to minimising environmental impact across all our training operations.

  • ISO 45001 Safety

    Abertay Training holds ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, the international standard for workplace health and safety, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS.

  • Backcare Member

    Abertay Training is a Professional Member of Backcare, the UK charity for back and neck pain. This membership confirms that our manual handling and patient handling trainer courses meet Backcare's professional standards.

  • RoSPA Member

    Abertay Training is a member of RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents), the UK's leading safety organisation, reinforcing our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety training.

Abertay Training holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is a SafeCert Approved Centre, an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely, an IFE Affiliate, and a professional member of Backcare and RoSPA.

Venue Information

Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.

Online Zoom

Location

Learn from anywhere in the UK

Contact

0333 500 5000

Course Hours

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (2 days)

✓ Online Course Benefits

  • • No travel costs - save time and money
  • • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
  • • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
  • • All trainer resources included
  • • Interactive practical demonstrations
Online Zoom training session with professional instructor

What Our Students Say

4.8(5 verified reviews)
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"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."

Sarah Mitchell

HR Manager, NHS Trust

Edinburgh · November 2024

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"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."

James Robertson

Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd

Glasgow · October 2024

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"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."

Emma Thompson

Team Leader, Care Home Group

Dundee · September 2024

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"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."

Michael Chen

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co

Aberdeen · August 2024

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"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."

Lisa Anderson

Training Coordinator, Local Authority

Perth · July 2024

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