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Life-saving skills, taught the FRFA way. FAIB and Qualsafe accredited open courses running weekly across Greater Manchester and the North West, delivered by instructors who genuinely love what they do.

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FAIB — First Aid Industry Body approvedHighfield Qualifications approved centreRoSPA — Royal Society for the Prevention of AccidentsThe UK Fire Association memberAchilles UVDB Silver Plus verifiedArmed Forces Covenant signatory

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Trusted by workplaces across Greater Manchester and the North West for first aid compliance.

Small class sizes
Weekend dates available
On-site training UK-wide
3 year certification
Why Manchester

Local venues, national standards, real instructors.

First Response First Aid Ltd has been training workplaces in Greater Manchester and the North West for more than two decades. Every course you see on this page is delivered by our own team, not sub-contracted out, so the quality never dips.

Whether you are a nursery in Didsbury, a construction firm in Salford Quays or an office in the Northern Quarter, we have a course that fits and cover these areas whenever numbers allow.

  • City centre
  • Salford Quays
  • Trafford Park
  • MediaCityUK
  • Stockport
  • Bolton
  • Oldham
A First Response First Aid instructor demonstrating CPR to a small group of adult learners.
Top courses in Manchester

The three courses most teams in Manchester book.

All FAIB and Qualsafe accredited, all valid for three years, all taught by our own instructors.

Most popular

Paediatric First Aid

2 days (12 hours) · Level 3 (RQF)

  • Anyone working with infants and children
  • Nurseries, pre-schools and childminders
  • EYFS and Ofsted compliant
  • Nannies, au pairs and school staff

Certificate valid for 3 years

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Emergency First Aid at Work

1 day (6 hours) · Level 3 (RQF)

  • Low to medium risk workplaces
  • Offices, retail, hospitality and warehousing
  • Appointed persons and nominated first aiders
  • Employers meeting minimum HSE requirements

Certificate valid for 3 years

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First Aid at Work

3 days (18 hours) · Level 3 (RQF)

  • Higher risk workplaces
  • Construction, manufacturing and engineering
  • Designated workplace first aiders
  • Larger teams needing full response cover

Certificate valid for 3 years

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What you will learn

Skills you will actually remember in an emergency.

Every course is heavy on practical scenarios and light on death by PowerPoint. You will practise on manikins, work in pairs and leave with muscle memory, not just a certificate.

  • Primary and secondary casualty assessment
  • CPR and safe use of a defibrillator (AED)
  • Choking, wounds, bleeding and shock
  • Recovery position and unconscious casualties
  • Burns, breaks, sprains and head injuries
  • Seizures, diabetic emergencies and anaphylaxis
Training venues

Always a course near you in Manchester.

We train groups right across Manchester and the surrounding areas, including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Deansgate and the Metrolink network. Venues are allocated based on the size and location of each group, so we can choose a well-placed, easy-to-reach site rather than promising a specific room in every neighbourhood.

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City centre

Piccadilly, Northern Quarter and Deansgate — steps from Piccadilly and Victoria stations.

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4.9 out of 5, and it shows.

Over 1,500 verified reviews
Genuinely the best training course our team has been on. The instructor was calm, funny and made the practical work feel natural. Everyone left feeling confident.
Sarah T.Practice Manager, Manchester
Booked FAW for six of the lads on site. Zero corporate waffle, all practical. Would recommend to any construction team in the North West.
James H.Site Foreman, Trafford Park
Our Paediatric course covered every scenario we worry about. Ofsted friendly paperwork, brilliant trainer and easy booking from start to finish.
Priya K.Nursery Owner, Didsbury
FAQs

Everything worth asking before you book.

Something still on your mind? Give us a shout on 01543 372888 and a real person will pick up.

Where are the training venues in Manchester?+

We run open courses at partner venues across City centre, Salford Quays, Trafford Park, MediaCityUK, Stockport, Bolton, Oldham, all within easy reach of Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Deansgate and the Metrolink network. On-site training at your premises is also available anywhere in Greater Manchester and the North West.

How long is my certificate valid for?+

All of our first aid at work certificates are valid for three years from the date of completion. We recommend booking your refresher a couple of months before it expires so you stay compliant.

Are your courses accredited?+

Yes. Every course is delivered to the standards set by FAIB and Qualsafe, and mapped to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines. Paediatric courses are aligned with the EYFS framework for Ofsted.

Can you train my whole team on site?+

Absolutely. We travel across Greater Manchester and the North West to deliver group training at your workplace. It usually works out cheaper per head and saves your team the commute. Ring us on 01543 372888 for a tailored quote.

What happens if I need to cancel?+

Life happens. Get in touch as soon as you can and we will move you onto a later date at no extra cost, subject to availability and our standard terms.

Ready to book first aid training in Manchester?

Choose an open course near you, or let us come to your team. Either way, you will be trained by people who take this seriously and make it stick.