After completing the Core First Aid Instructor Module you will be qualified to teach Adult, Child and Infant CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, first aid and emergency oxygen administration
After completing the Core First Aid Instructor Module and FAW Upgrade you will be qualified to teach - Adult, Child and Infant CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, first aid and emergency oxygen administration and also Two Day HSE approved re qualification Courses and Four Day First Aid at Work Courses through an HSE Approved Centre. Back to Top
Applying to become and an HSE Approved Centre in your own right can be a time consuming and expensive exercise. You would have to write your own program, training materials and examinations (where required) and then you would have to seek approval directly from the HSE. We have heard that initial consultations are around £1500.00 with additional fees due if you don't receive approval straight away.
Because the Training System you will learn to use is already HSE Approved it is much easier and less expensive for you to be able to offer the full range of HSE Approved Courses All you need need to do is register with an Awarding Body and issue certifications for HSE Approved Courses through them. Registering with the Awarding Body we recommend is FREE of charge all you have to do is purchase credits towards certifications and send the necessary paperwork, this is all included in your Instructor Manual and we are on hand to offer an assistance you may need. Back to Top
There are certain criteria to be able to teach HSE Courses and we will assist you in ensuring that the criteria are met. With all of our previous candidates this process has taken no longer than a few weeks
No you will have quality instructor training materials provided when you complete your course they follow current emergency care guidelines . Back to Top
All of your lessons have been laid out for you, you will be taught how to make the best use of the training system during your course.
Yes the Manual Handling Instructor Training Course is a module that can be bolted onto both the Core Module First Aid Instructor Course with or without the FAW Upgrade. Back to Top
Yes the AED Instructor is designed to be taught in conjunction with our First Aid Courses.
No you will be a fully independent Instructor with no market restrictions on where you can teach.
Rest assured that you will be notified directly if any changes are made which will affect your business. Back to Top
Instructors who are already certified with another agency are eligible for the cross-over course. Please contact us for more information
The length of the course is dependant on how many modules you choose to add - The Core Module can be completed in as little as two days. Back to Top
You have to be 18 years of age to become a First Aid Training Instructor with us, there is no upper age limit.
Don't worry if you have never had any First Aid or CPR Training - Your can complete the necessary provider courses in conjunction with your Instructor training course. Back to Top
To teach the HSE Approved courses you must have completed full Four Day at Work First Aid Course within the past 24 months. If you haven't this will need to be completed prior to starting your course either at a centre locally or we can arrange for you to do this course at a centre recommended by us. The month before or immediately before your instructor training. Please ask us for more details on how to arrange your course. Back to Top
First Aid is now a legal requirement in the Workplace - your customer base is huge and constantly evolving. All businesses are required to undertake a risk assessment and then provide adequate First Aid provision for their workforce therefore your customers may be from Florists to Chemical Manufacturers, Schools, Sports Associations, Therapists etc etc. Nannies and Child minders are also required by law to undertake the Two Day Child minder Courses that you will be qualified to teach.
You can charge as much or as little as you want for your courses. We recommend that you base this on your costs and how much other companies are charging in your area. Back to Top
If you undertake to provide full HSE Workplace related courses in house the cost to you would be no more than £2800.00 to train 3 members of staff and register as an HSE approved centre. With First Aid Companies charging on average £220.00 per person for a four day course and £130.00 for a two day re qualification you will have received a return on your investment having trained 10-15 staff. Back to Top
If you only need Appointed person (one day courses) and manual handling courses your outlay would be £695.00 + vat you therefore only need to train 10 people to get your investment back. The employee that you choose to complete the Instructor Training Course would not need to undertake any further training in the future.
You also have to consider the amount of time spent by your HR staff organising enough staff to train at any one time to gain the discounts for groups that some First Aid Companies offer. Back to Top
There is a minimal amount of paperwork involved in sending off your course details for certification. This is all dealt with thoroughly during the course of your training.
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