The cost for first aid training for your team can vary greatly depending on how you book your training and how many staff members you need to cover.
What You’ll Typically Pay Per Head
Public scheduled courses typically cost from £70 + VAT per person for a one day course. This will include the assessment, certification and all course materials. It is best to get a written quote before booking your staff on to an open course and compare like with like.
On-Site Courses and Group Rates
It’s also worth noting that bringing a trainer down to your workplace for a single day’s training can work out cost effective for groups of six or more people. As an example the per-head cost would work out at approximately £40-£50 per person for the day, as opposed to the normal price of £70-£120+VAT per head for a 1 day emergency first aid training course.
More on Emergency First Aid Training Courses can be found at www.tidaltraining.co.uk/emergency-first-aid-training-courses.
What the HSE Expects of Employers
Before booking training for your staff you should consider your legal responsibilities and HSE guidelines. These determine the requirements of your first aid needs assessment to establish the correct number of trained first aiders for your workplace based upon factors including size and risk. Over-training and under-training of staff can both be problematic for the employer.
Factor In Renewal Costs
In most cases, the date that the certificate of completion for the emergency first aid training expires after 3 years, and the individual needs to go through a refresher course in order to become a qualified first aider again. It’s best to include these dates in your planning calendar to ensure that you have enough time to organise the necessary training, and also to organise the courses in groups in order to get the best price.
Comparing Quotes Fairly
Ensure you check for VAT, certification fees and any travel charges for on-site training when comparing quotes. Similar priced quotes can greatly differ once all additional charges have been added.
With a little forward planning, the costs can be kept to a minimum and your staff covered properly.