🩺First Aid Training Courses
Accredited First Aid Training Courses – Gain Essential Skills and First Aid Certification. There’s NO Compromise on Quality where Lives & Safety are concerned.
💳 Course Prices & Booking Links
Already know which First Aid Training Course you need?
👇 Tap a button below to book online:
🏥 First Aid at Work – £235 + VAT
Comprehensive 3-day course for high-risk workplaces
👉 Book FAW Course
🩹 Emergency First Aid at Work – £99 + VAT
1-day essential course for low-risk environments
👉 Book EFAW Course
🔁 FAW Re-qualification – £150 + VAT
2-day renewal for existing FAW certification
👉 Book Requalification
🔄 Annual Refresher – £60 + VAT
3-hour HSE-recommended update for qualified first aiders
👉 Book Refresher
❤️ CPR & AED Training – £60 + VAT
Half-day course focused on life-saving CPR & defibrillator use
👉 Book CPR & AED
Training Delivered by Clinically Qualified Experts
At Hive Collaborative, your training is delivered by professionals with real-world emergency experience — including doctors, A&E nurses, and paramedics. While clinical credentials aren’t required to teach first aid, we believe they make a meaningful difference.
Our instructors don’t just teach life-saving techniques — they use them in real emergencies, every single day. That means you’re not just learning from a manual; you’re learning from people who know exactly what works when every second counts.
We don’t just want you to be certified. We want you to be competent — calm, confident, and ready to act when it really matters. You’ll walk away not only with a certificate, but with the skills and understanding to genuinely help in a crisis.
We’ve been delivering training since 2001 — and while that might not seem so long ago, our six core instructors bring over 100 years of combined emergency experience to the table. That deep well of expertise shapes every course we deliver.
We’re proud to support a wide range of organisations — from PLCs and independent retailers in hospitality and consumer goods, to churches, charities, and local GP surgeries where we deliver BLS (Basic Life Support) training. Whatever the setting, our approach is always the same: high-quality, engaging training that prepares people to step up when it counts.
All of our trainers are fully qualified instructors — and yes, genuinely lovely people too. 😊 Whether it’s your first course or a refresher, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
To maintain the highest standards, we also have a dedicated Internal Quality Assurance Department. This team ensures full compliance with regulatory frameworks, supports the ongoing development of our trainers, and helps guarantee that every course we deliver consistently meets — and often exceeds — expectations.
We are also audited by Qualsafe Awards, giving our learners the assurance of Ofqual-recognised quality.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll be made to feel welcome and supported — and we’re confident you’ll genuinely enjoy your first aid training experience. If you have any specific learning needs or accessibility requirements, just let us know. We’re here to help you succeed.
📍 Conveniently Located in Flintshire
Just outside Deeside Industrial Estate (CH5 2QP), we’re within easy reach of:
- 10 min from Chester
- 20 min from Wrexham Industrial Estate
- 25 min from Ellesmere Port
- 30 min from Birkenhead
- Under 1 hour from Llandudno
- ✈️ And if you’re flying in from Ibiza?
Well, we’re impressed! You’ve really committed to learning life-saving skills – and we’ll make it worth your while.
We’ll even throw in some sunshine vibes (weather permitting).
For your convenience our First Aid Training Courses include:
🅿️ Free on-site parking,
☕ Refreshments, and a
🌱 Warm, inclusive learning environment.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
Depending on your selected course
All of our first aid training equips learners with practical, life-saving skills. Depending on your course, you may cover:
- Basic First Aid: Bleeding control, fractures, burns, and shock
- Emergency Response: CPR, AED, managing unconsciousness, choking
- Specialist Skills: Anaphylaxis, seizures, allergic reactions
- Paediatric Care: First aid for babies and children
Why invest in professional first aid training for your team?
Free resources can be useful as a refresher, but for employers and organisations, proper first aid training is not just a legal requirement — it’s a smart investment. When your team is trained by experienced professionals, they’re more than just compliant — they’re truly prepared.
Effective first aid can reduce the severity of workplace injuries, minimise downtime, and even save lives. That means fewer incidents, less disruption, and a safer environment for everyone. Plus, it shows your staff and customers that you take safety seriously.
At Hive Collaborative, we deliver engaging, practical training that builds competence and confidence — not just certification. And with our real-world experience and flexible training options, you’ll see a strong return on both your time and budget.
FREE First Aid Advice
🧠💡 Smart Tech in First Aid: Use Your Voice to Save a Life
📱 Your voice assistant can help in an emergency
If you’re alone and need help fast:
Say:
🗣️ “Hey Siri, call an ambulance”
🗣️ “OK Google, call emergency services”
No need to unlock your phone — just speak, and help is on the way.
🛡️ Our First Aid Courses
All of our courses are Ofqual regulated, fully compliant with HSE and EYFS guidelines, and delivered by the expert team at The Hive Collaborative.
If you’d like more information about our Qualsafe-accredited First Aid courses, please explore the links below:
🏢 Workplace First Aid
📄 Download EFAW Flyer
📄 Download FAW Flyer
📄 Download Refresher Flyer
👶 Paediatric First Aid
📄 Download Paediatric Flyer
📄 Download Emergency Paediatric Flyer
📄 Download Paediatric Refresher Flyer
👨👩👧👦 Combined Courses
📄 EFAW + Emergency Paediatric Flyer
📄 FAW + Paediatric Flyer
🌲 Specialist Courses
📄 Forestry +F Flyer
📄 Outdoor First Aid Flyer
❤️ Basic Life Support (BLS)
📄 BLS & AED Flyer
📄 BLS & Anaphylaxis Flyer
🧭 Choosing the Right Course
Not sure which course to take? Start here:
- ✅ Assess your needs – Use HSE’s First Aid Needs Assessment
- ✅ Match the course to your setting – Workplace, home, outdoor, childcare
- ✅ Check trainer qualifications – All Hive instructors are clinically qualified
- ✅ Ensure accreditation – Our training is Ofqual regulated and Qualsafe certified
- ✅ Read the reviews – See what learners say about our trainers and experience
📅 Flexible Training Options
We offer:
- 👥 In-person courses at our Flintshire centre
- 🖥️ Hybrid learning (part-online, part in-person)
- 🚐 On-site training at your workplace, school or venue
- ⏰ Flexible times: weekdays, evenings, weekends
⚠️ A Note on Online-Only First Aid Training
While any form of first aid training is better than none, we strongly advise against purely online courses. Practical, hands-on experience is essential for building real-world confidence — especially when it comes to life-saving skills like CPR or managing an unconscious casualty.
For best practice and full compliance with workplace and childcare standards, we recommend choosing an Ofqual-regulated course delivered by a recognised provider.
🏡 First Aid at Home: Protect What Matters Most
From allergic reactions to sudden collapses, first aid skills can make all the difference at home. Give yourself and your loved ones the tools to respond with calm and care.
💬 First Aid Saves Lives — Real Stories from Real People
First aiders across the UK have saved countless lives through quick thinking and confident action. Here are just a few real-world examples that show how effective first aid training can be:
- 🧴 Allergic Reaction at Work
A warehouse supervisor recognised signs of anaphylaxis and immediately administered an EpiPen, stabilising their colleague until help arrived. - 🛒 Choking in a Retail Setting
A retail employee spotted a customer choking and applied back blows and abdominal thrusts, successfully clearing the airway before paramedics arrived. - 🏍️ Motorcycle Crash Response
A bystander applied pressure and improvised a tourniquet on a motorcyclist with a severed leg, preventing life-threatening blood loss and likely saving their life.
With the right first aid training, anyone can be the first response that makes the ultimate difference.
💛 Why Choose Hive Collaborative?
We’re Still Here After the First Aid Course
One of the things that makes Hive Collaborative different is our commitment to learners after first aid training ends. If you ever have to use your first aid skills in a traumatic situation — like performing BLS / CPR — you’re welcome to reach out to us.
While we’re not qualified counsellors, we’re here to listen, offer reassurance, and help you process the experience. Sometimes it just helps to speak with someone who understands what you’ve been trained to do.
- ✔️ Fully accredited by Qualsafe Awards
- 🌈 EDI-friendly and inclusive to all learners
- 🧾 Flexible booking with credit accounts and invoices
- 📍 Based in Flintshire — serving Cheshire, Wirral, Wrexham & beyond
📍 Find us on Google Maps
📞 01352 781 965
📧 hello@hivecollaborative.co.uk
📨 Contact Us
If you have a question or would like a personalised quote, we’re happy to help. Use the form below and we’ll get back to you promptly.
Yes. While an appointed person isn’t required to hold a first aid qualification, completing a course like the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) is strongly recommended. It equips you with the practical skills and confidence to respond in an emergency, and ensures your workplace is better prepared should an incident occur. Training also helps demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to safety and compliance with HSE guidance.
It’s extremely unlikely. In the UK, there are no recorded cases of a first aider being sued for trying to help someone in good faith. As long as you act within the scope of your training and do what you reasonably can to assist, the law protects you.
Employers also carry liability insurance that covers first aiders acting on their behalf. Completing an accredited course like the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) ensures you’re trained to act safely and responsibly in an emergency — reducing risk for both you and your employer.
Remember: doing something is almost always better than doing nothing. First aid saves lives.
Technically, yes — but it’s very rare. Accredited courses like the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) do include practical assessments to make sure you’ve understood the key skills, such as CPR and how to manage a casualty. However, the training is designed to support you every step of the way.
At The Hive Collaborative, our trainers create a relaxed, down-to-earth learning environment. If you’re struggling with any part of the course, we’ll work with you to build your confidence and understanding. The goal isn’t to catch people out — it’s to make sure you leave feeling capable and ready to act in an emergency.
So while assessments are part of the process, most people pass with no issues — especially with the right support.
Surprisingly, no — first aid trainers do not need to be clinically qualified to teach regulated first aid courses in the UK. The minimum requirement is usually a recognised teaching qualification (such as Level 3 AET) and a valid first aid qualification at or above the level they’re teaching.
That said, having clinical experience brings significant added value — and that’s exactly what we offer at The Hive Collaborative.
All of our first aid courses are delivered by qualified medical professionals — such as paramedics, nurses, or those with frontline emergency care backgrounds. This isn’t an industry requirement, but we believe it makes a real difference. Our trainers draw on real-world clinical experience to explain not just what to do, but why it matters, how to prioritise care, and what actually happens in emergency scenarios.
It’s this clinical insight, calm guidance, and real-life perspective that sets our courses apart — especially for workplaces that want more than just box-ticking training.
So while clinical qualifications aren’t mandatory in the industry, we think they make your learning experience richer, safer, and more confidence-building from day one.
To pass a first aid course, you’ll need to attend all sessions, take part in practical scenarios, and successfully demonstrate key skills such as CPR, the recovery position, and managing emergencies. Most courses also include a short written or multiple-choice exam, which must be passed to receive certification.
At The Hive Collaborative, we actively support the development of your academic skills to help you succeed in the assessment — but above all, we focus on building your confidence to apply first aid in real-life situations. Practical competence is the true goal, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Yes — first aid training is open to people with a wide range of physical abilities, and we welcome learners with limited mobility. Our goal is to make your experience as accessible and supportive as possible.
That said, it’s important to know that regulated first aid qualifications — such as the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) — do include practical assessments. For example, you’ll usually need to demonstrate CPR on a manikin in order to pass.
If you’re unable to perform certain physical tasks due to mobility limitations, you may still be able to complete the course and receive an attendance certificate instead of a formal qualification. This still recognises your learning and can be a valuable contribution to your team or community.
Even if you can’t carry out physical actions like CPR, your knowledge could be life-saving — whether that’s giving instructions to someone else, staying calm in an emergency, or supporting a casualty until help arrives. Everyone has a part to play, and your role can be just as important.
We recommend getting in touch with us before the course so we can chat about your needs and make any adjustments to help you take part with confidence.
Yes — 100%. Whether you’re running a small business or simply want to feel more prepared at home, first aid training is one of the most valuable skills you can invest in.
For small businesses with just 2–3 employees, having someone trained in first aid shows that you take your legal and moral responsibilities seriously. It reassures your team and clients, and helps you stay compliant with HSE guidelines — even if you’re in a low-risk setting like an office or studio.
In a family setting, first aid skills are just as important. Knowing what to do if a child chokes, a partner has a fall, or someone suddenly becomes unwell can make all the difference in those first few critical minutes. A one-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course gives you the confidence to act calmly, quickly, and correctly — wherever you are.
Because accidents don’t wait for the professionals to arrive — and it’s often the people closest to us who need our help the most.
The terms are often confused, but they have distinct roles under UK health and safety law:
-
An appointed person is responsible for calling emergency services and looking after first aid equipment, but they are not legally required to hold a first aid qualification.
-
A nominated (or designated) first aider, on the other hand, is someone chosen to provide actual first aid treatment if an accident or emergency occurs.
If you are a nominated first aider, it is critical that you complete an HSE-compliant first aid course, such as the Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) or First Aid at Work (FAW) course, depending on your workplace risk level. Without valid training, you are not qualified to act in that role.
Not sure which course you need? We’re happy to help—just give us a call or drop us an email.
First aid training might seem expensive at first glance, but the cost reflects the high standards of teaching, safety, and clinical knowledge involved — especially for regulated qualifications like Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW).
Here’s why:
-
Expertise matters: First aid is a clinical subject. Instructors delivering regulated qualifications aren’t just experienced first aiders — they must also hold a recognised teaching or training qualification, such as the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET). This ensures they can deliver the content clearly, accurately, and effectively.
-
Medical professionals as trainers: At The Hive Collaborative, we go a step further — our courses are only delivered by qualified medical professionals. While this isn’t a requirement for teaching first aid, we believe it enhances the depth, realism, and confidence our learners gain. Many people assume all first aid trainers are medically trained — but that’s not the case across the industry.
-
Regulatory compliance: Regulated qualifications are overseen by awarding bodies such as Qualsafe Awards, meaning we must follow strict standards, undergo regular audits, and complete robust quality assurance. This ensures your qualification is both credible and legally recognised — but also adds to course delivery costs.
-
Specialist resources: High-quality training involves professional-grade equipment, including CPR manikins, AED trainers, choking vests, wound simulation kits, and more. These must be kept in top condition for hands-on, safe, and realistic learning.
-
Small group sizes: First aid requires practical assessment and individual attention. To support every learner effectively, courses are kept small — often just 6 to 12 participants — which raises costs compared to large, lecture-style formats.
When you choose a regulated course with skilled instructors and clinical accuracy, you’re not just paying for a certificate — you’re investing in life-saving knowledge, competence, and confidence that could one day make all the difference.
📍 Local First Aid Training Locations
- First Aid Courses in Deeside – Local accredited courses at our Sandycroft venue.
- First Aid Courses in Chester – Just over the border with free parking and clinician-led training.
- First Aid Courses in Wrexham – Covering industrial estates in Llay, Rhosddu, and beyond.
- First Aid Courses in Wirral – Serving the full peninsula from Birkenhead to Heswall and beyond.
- First Aid Courses in North Wales – Delivered across the region from Bangor to Llangollen, with onsite and open course options.
- First Aid Courses in Llandudno – Supporting the tourism and hospitality sector with CPR, AED and first aid skills for all ages.