First Aid Awards provide essential life-saving skills for a wide range of emergency situations. These qualifications give learners the confidence to respond quickly and effectively, whether assisting adults, children or infants. Designed for workplace and childcare settings, our courses ensure participants gain practical, reliable skills to keep others safe and provide vital support when it matters most.
A First Aid qualification is a valuable asset in any job, giving you the skills and confidence to respond effectively in an emergency. Whether working in an office, retail, education, construction or customer-facing role, being trained in First Aid helps create a safer environment for everyone.
Employers value staff who can stay calm under pressure, act responsibly and provide immediate support when it’s needed most – making First Aid training a strong addition to your CV.
First Aid Award
The First Aid Award provides learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to respond confidently in emergency situations.
It covers the fundamental principles of First Aid, including assessing incidents, managing unresponsive casualties, performing CPR, controlling bleeding and treating a range of minor injuries.
Designed for individuals in any workplace or community setting, the course equips learners with the competence to act quickly, safely and effectively when someone becomes ill or injured. Whether you are seeking to meet workplace compliance requirements or simply want the skills to help others in an emergency, this Award offers a strong and practical foundation.
Pediatric First Aid Award
The Paediatric First Aid Award is specifically designed for those who work with babies and children, including early years practitioners, teachers, support staff, parents and carers.
This qualification focuses on recognising and responding to a wide variety of childhood illnesses and emergencies, ensuring learners can deliver safe and effective care tailored to infants and young children.
The course covers vital skills such as CPR for children and infants, managing choking, dealing with allergic reactions, treating wounds and fractures and responding to childhood-specific conditions such as febrile seizures and sudden illness. Learners will gain the confidence and competence needed to safeguard children’s wellbeing in both everyday and emergency situations.
After completing your First Aid qualification, you’ll be confident and prepared to use your skills in any workplace or community setting. Our experienced advisors can support you in planning your next steps, whether that means progressing to more advanced training or exploring the wealth of job opportunities where First Aid skills are valued. With support from our Sefton based Next Steps Centre and Central Liverpool Job Shop, you’ll have access to personalised guidance and resources to help you move forward in your career and make a positive impact wherever your skills are needed.
