Becoming a First Aid Trainer / Instructor

For trainers with other organisations our training will enable you to deliver courses with a QCA/SQA Awarding Body.

First Aid Academy works with ITC First Aid Ltd to run training courses for those wishing to become first aid trainers. ITC is approved by the Health and Safety Executive and holds Awarding Body status.

Why become an ITC First Aid trainer?
ITC has 10 years of experience in supporting and helping trainers develop. We provide an innovative First Aid Trainers course highlighting the ethos of the organisation, as well as developing training methods, resource use and access to latest guidelines. We will support you so that you become a Trainer quickly. In addition to this you will benefit from the security, back up and credibility that comes from belonging to an established organisation.

In October 2009 the first aid industry in the UK underwent a major change. The HSE introduced a new 6-hour first aid course. The future of first aid training for the majority of businesses is this new 1-day 'Emergency First Aid at Work' course. Our Trainers Induction course is developed so you can deliver this new course.

What do I need to become a trainer?
1 Attend a 2-day Trainer Induction course
Once you have successfully completed our Trainer Induction course you will receive your own comprehensive Trainers Pack and Logbook containing a CD of course images, teaching notes and a DVD of how to deliver the key course components
2 Hold a current First Aid at Work certificate
3 Be seen teaching and assessing a 100% of an Emergency First Aid course
This is to ensure new trainers can train and assess to the required national standard. There are a number of mechanisms to achieve this.  
4 Hold a current teacher training qualification (By September 2010)

How much will all this cost?
Trainer Induction course costs £490 exc VAT, depending on the assessment route you choose the assessment can either be free or up to £250 exc VAT. After successful completion the training process support and advice, is FREE to the ITC Trainer. The course administration, office support and certification is extremely efficient. ITC has a national brand and all your courses will be marketed on their website to help you gain more participants. However ITC charge a candidate fee of £12.50 per student when you are delivering courses. This covers the costs of a manual and certificate for every participant. Prices quoted excluding VAT.

What income can I make from becoming a trainer?
For individuals attending an open course current Providers charge between £95 per person. With up to 12 participants allowed on each course that's an income of around £1000 per course.
There are of course additional costs; insurance, purchasing equipment, travel and venue hire. However even using conservative estimates by the time you run your second course you should be making a profit!!

I am interested, what should I do?
For a detailed download about the process or if you would like to go further down the road of becoming an ITC first aid trainer then you can email us on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us on 0844 3571 426 for a discussion.

Future steps
Once you are skilled and have delivered 1-day Emergency courses you can progress to delivering our specialist courses; Paediatric, Sports, Outdoor, FAW, Motorist, Security etc. To do this you will be required to attend a specific additional training induction courses, before you can run that course.

Training course dates are;