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2 Days, 16 Hours | ITC Level 3 Award (SCQF Level 6) | Fully Regulated Qualification | includes Emergency First Aid at…

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First Aid 4 Life has been delivering practical first aid training since 2010. Our qualifications are delivered through ITC First, with regulated qualifications overseen by the relevant qualification regulators.

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Regulated qualifications

Regulated qualifications, where applicable

Our courses comply with the standards agreed by the FAQP

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Practical training, experienced instructors and recognised qualifications to help you prepare for real-life emergencies.
Training since 2010 | ITC First Approved Centre | Three-year certificates on applicable qualifications
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FIRST AID TRAINING IN THE SOUTH WEST

Providing First Aid Training Across the South West, from Penzance to Bristol.

First Aid 4 Life is an ITC First Approved Training Centre, founded in 2010 and rooted in Dartmoor, Devon. We deliver regulated outdoor, workplace, paediatric and specialist first aid training for individuals and organisations across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, with additional training available nationally and internationally on request.

Our courses combine practical learning, experienced instructors and realistic scenarios to help learners develop the knowledge and confidence to respond to emergencies in outdoor, workplace and everyday environments.

Established:

2010

Based:

Dartmoor, Devon, with head office in Bovey Tracey

Areas served:

Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset

Training

Open courses and on-site group training

Awarding organisation

ITC First

Certificates:

Three years for applicable qualifications

TRAIN YOUR TEAM

Practical First Aid Training for Your Workplace

Give your team the confidence and practical skills to respond when an emergency happens. First Aid 4 Life delivers engaging, accredited first aid training for businesses, schools, outdoor organisations and other workplaces across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
Whether you need to train a small group or arrange a complete workplace training programme, we can help you choose suitable courses and discuss delivery at your premises.
Training That Works Around Your Team

On-site training

We bring practical first aid training to your workplace or a suitable venue, helping your team learn in an environment relevant to their responsibilities.

Group bookings

Arrange training for multiple employees in one booking, with the option to provide delegate details later where supported.

Flexible scheduling

Discuss preferred dates and course requirements, including training that is not currently listed on the open course calendar.

Bulk booking discounts

Ask about group rates and discounts for multiple places or courses. Confirmed discount tiers will be displayed transparently once approved.

LOCAL TRAINING · REGIONAL COVERAGE

First Aid Training Across Devon and the South West

Based on Dartmoor, First Aid 4 Life delivers open first aid courses at selected training venues and on-site group training across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
Whether you are an outdoor professional, a childcare provider, an employer or an individual looking for an accredited first aid course, we can help you find suitable training in your area.
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Somerset
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Our Training Venues

Can't find a course near you?

We can discuss delivering training at your workplace or a suitable local venue. National and international training, including work in the French Alps, can be arranged on request.

LOCAL TRAINING · REGIONAL COVERAGE

Practical First Aid Resources to Help You Stay Prepared

Access helpful first aid resources, emergency protocols, guidance documents and practical reference materials from First Aid 4 Life.

Whether you are refreshing your knowledge, preparing for a training course or looking for useful information to support your organisation, our resource library brings key materials together in one place.

Emergency Protocols

Practical reference materials covering CPR, casualty assessment...

Forms & Records

Useful documents, including incident and accident report forms, to support record...

Guidance & Regulations

Access relevant first aid guidance, HSE information, qualification resources...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions About Our First Aid Training

How do I book on a course?

All courses can be booked online via the Book link next to each course date. Payment via all major debit and credit cards is simple and safe with Stripe.

We will send detailed joining instructions prior to your course, but as a general guide, please see the information below:

Refreshments: Provided.

Lunch: Not included.

Materials Required: Photo ID (a driving licence works well).

Dress Code: This is an active, practical course, so please wear clothing suitable for comfort and movement.

Indoor Sessions: Casual, comfortable clothes with extra layers (the training room is well ventilated).

Outdoor Sessions (Day 2): Waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layers, and sturdy footwear (trainers or walking boots). Be prepared to kneel or lie on the ground, which may be wet or muddy.

This information can be found in the Downloads tab.
Registered Office: FirstAid4Life Limited, Millstream House, Brook Close, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9SB Company No. 16571838
Training Providers have to show an employer that they are competent to deliver first-aid training and have the relevant quality assurance procedures in place. First Aid 4 Life are a ‘Training Centre’ recognised by an ‘Awarding Organisation’ (AO), in our case ITC First and Qualsafe Awards, who are regulated by the qualification regulators, Ofqual and SQA Accreditation, against standards for the design, delivery and award of qualifications. As part of the regulated standards, AOs must have dedicated quality assurance processes to approve and monitor their recognised training centres. Also, the qualifications regulators stipulate that AOs and their training centres must work in compliance with the Assessment Principles for First Aid Qualifications, which have been developed by Skills for Health. Employers selecting first aid training providers are advised by the HSE to document checks undertaken to confirm the competence of a training provider. However, due to Awarding Organisations offering ‘regulated qualifications’ the HSE go on to assure employers that they do not have to satisfy themselves of the competency of that organisation. We can therefore demonstrate and more importantly evidence that First Aid 4 Life provide fully regulated qualifications that satisfy All of the above requirements and No ‘due diligence’ is required.
  • All of our first aid courses are accredited by Awarding Organisations who develop qualifications accredited by the national qualification regulators as follows: –
    • England, Wales & Northern Ireland (OfQual – Official Regulator of Qualifications).
    • Scotland (SQA Accreditation – Scottish Qualifications Authority).
  • We are a ITC Approved centre.
  • Please note we fully subscribe to ITC’s Ethos which you can read here.
There is no easy way to answer the above question, however we can highly recommend the HSE website that provides some helpful guidance.
  • The Requalification course is a revalidation of an existing full First Aid at Work qualification.As such candidates must supply their previous First Aid at Work qualification details AND a copy of their current First Aid at Work certificate to us before attending a course.
  • The certificate must have been issued by an Ofqual/SQA/Welsh Government recognised Awarding Organisation/Body, a HSE Approved Training Provider or recognised equivalent; in the case of an equivalent, First Aid 4 Life must submit details to our Awarding Organisation (ITC) showing comprehensive mapping which evidences that all assessment criteria of the FAW Qualification have been achieved within the past 3 years.
  • If individuals book on to a course, or are booked by an employer, with a certificate that is nearing expiry, provided their certificate has not expired by more than 1 calendar month, then they may join a FAWR course. A Calendar Month means if the expiry date is the 5th of one month, then they have until the 4th of the next month to complete the FAWR.
  • The full FAW and Requalification FAW qualifications have valid 3 year lifetimes. The Requalification course may only be completed providing the above criteria can be met and should they not be, you will need to complete the full First Aid at Work course.
Are First Aid 4 Life courses HSE compliant?
Our relevant regulated workplace first aid qualifications are designed to meet applicable HSE first aid training requirements. First Aid 4 Life is an ITC First Approved Training Centre, delivering qualifications through the relevant awarding and regulatory frameworks. Employers should select a course appropriate to their workplace first aid needs.
Our relevant regulated workplace first aid qualifications are designed to meet applicable HSE first aid training requirements. First Aid 4 Life is an ITC First Approved Training Centre, delivering qualifications through the relevant awarding and regulatory frameworks. Employers should select a course appropriate to their workplace first aid needs.
Our relevant regulated workplace first aid qualifications are designed to meet applicable HSE first aid training requirements. First Aid 4 Life is an ITC First Approved Training Centre, delivering qualifications through the relevant awarding and regulatory frameworks. Employers should select a course appropriate to their workplace first aid needs.
Our relevant regulated workplace first aid qualifications are designed to meet applicable HSE first aid training requirements. First Aid 4 Life is an ITC First Approved Training Centre, delivering qualifications through the relevant awarding and regulatory frameworks. Employers should select a course appropriate to their workplace first aid needs.
Our relevant regulated workplace first aid qualifications are designed to meet applicable HSE first aid training requirements. First Aid 4 Life is an ITC First Approved Training Centre, delivering qualifications through the relevant awarding and regulatory frameworks. Employers should select a course appropriate to their workplace first aid needs.