Wondering how to become a first aid trainer but aren’t sure where to start? We are here to guide you with everything you need to know about how to take the first steps towards self-employment.
Freelancing can be a rewarding and enjoyable way to make a living or increase your income and can also open up opportunities in both the public and private sectors. First Aid training is the best option for you, where you teach skills to save lives.
If you want to embark on a fast-paced career that you enjoy, that sparks your interest and gives you a sense of purpose, choose from one of the options below. The best one that suits you will depend on your teaching qualifications you already hold and your experience relating to first aid.
Teaching Qualification
If you want to be a trainer/tutor/instructor, the first and foremost requirement is to have an entry-level teaching qualification. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training qualification is the route to get into teaching. This a 3-day online or classroom course that will give an insight into the roles, responsibilities, and relationships in education and training, how to create effective lessons, and the different ways to assess learners.
This is a nationally accredited course and will allow the successful candidate to teach any subject or run their own classes they have experience in.
At Bright Learning, you can complete Level 3 AET/PTTLLS Teacher Training Course in Leicester (Classroom-Based) or Distance/Online Learning. With the distance learning option, you can study from the comfort of your own home with a flexible study schedule.
First Aid Qualification
Once you have a teaching qualification that proves your capability as a trainer, the next thing is to match it up with some relevant experience. The best way to do this is to obtain the Level 3 First Aid at Work qualification.
This qualification will help in building confidence, explains to you how to determine and teach first aid specifically. This First Aid at Work Instructor Course allows you to teach the following courses:
Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day)
First Aid at Work (3 days)
Basic Life Support Training
First Aid at Work Refresher (2 Day)
If you want to specialise as a trainer within a school, then you need to complete the 12 Hour Paediatric First Aid Course as well.
If you already hold the Level 3 AET/PTLLS Award in Education and Training qualification or higher teaching qualification, then the best course for you is the First Aid at Work Instructor Course.
First aid Trainer Courses available for groups and business/organisations
If you are looking for a first aid course for a group of people and businesses on-site at your location, then we can come to you!
At BrightLearningCentre, we offer First Aid Courses in Leicester for people for work, parents, and individuals who want to learn the simple skills required to help in a first aid emergency.
We make sure that the qualifications your trainers receive will meet all of your first aid obligations under the HSE and Skills for Health.
Upon completion, you will receive a First Aid at Work Instructor certificate that is endorsed by Training Qualifications UK an Ofqual approved Awarding Organisation.
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