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First aid training

We offer a range of first aid courses and keep them practical and informative. Depending on the course there's a theory and practical test. All our first aid courses run through Nuco Training and their awarding body, First Aid Awards (FAA). If you need a course that isn't listed, ask: we have some brilliant first aid instructor contacts.

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First aid training courses

First Aid at Work training
Nuco / FAA 1 to 3 days

First Aid at Work course

For nominated first aiders in higher-risk workplaces. Delivered through Nuco Training and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA).

  • Primary and secondary surveys
  • CPR and defibrillator use
  • Managing burns, fractures, bleeding and medical conditions
  • Incident reporting and legal responsibilities
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Emergency First Aid at Work training
Nuco / FAA 1 day

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

A one-day course for lower-risk workplaces, covering the first aid situations you're most likely to meet.

  • Basic life support, including CPR and defibrillator use
  • Dealing with bleeding, burns and shock
  • Minor injury response and incident management
  • First aider duties and responsibilities
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Paediatric first aid training
Nuco / FAA 1 to 3 days

Paediatric first aid course

Meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements. Ideal for nurseries, schools and childminders, and for parents who want to be prepared.

  • CPR for infants and children
  • Choking, allergic reactions, wounds and head injuries
  • Common illnesses and recognising symptoms
  • Safeguarding and reporting protocols
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Mental health first aid training
Nuco / FAA 1 to 3 days

Mental health first aid course

Gain the skills and confidence to support colleagues or the public through mental health challenges. Ideal for workplaces that need a mental health first aider.

  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Types of mental health related issues
  • How and where to signpost people
  • Safeguarding and reporting protocols
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Catastrophic bleed training
Nuco 3 hours

Catastrophic bleed training

A 3-hour Nuco course for first aiders in high-risk workplaces: control life-threatening bleeding with tourniquets, wound packing and haemostatic dressings.

  • Tourniquets, wound packing and haemostatic dressings
  • Needs an in-date Level 3 EFAW or FAW
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Forestry first aid (+F) training
Nuco 2 hours

Forestry first aid training

A 2-hour Level 3 add-on for first aiders working in forestry and agriculture, covering the injuries and conditions you'll face far from help.

  • Catastrophic bleeding, crush injuries and extreme cold
  • Needs an in-date Level 3 EFAW or FAW
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Reviews

What our trainees say

5.020 Google reviews
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Very informative and engaging course that touched all the bases of Emergency First Aid for our Staff. They all said the course was “Excellent”. We will definitely be using Pole Position again for all our future Health and Safety needs.
Heidi AndrewsGoogle review, January 2026
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Completed the level 3 first aid at work with Pole position and have nothing but good things to say about the training. Very informative and engaging course that touched all the bases of emergency first aid. Would definitely use Pole position again for our future Health and safety needs.
Jim BrownsonGoogle review, May 2024
★★★★★
A very informative and perfectly tutored course. Peter is the perfect tutor and will walk you through all steps of a course for you to pass.
paul andersonGoogle review, September 2026
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