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Qualsafe-approved, Ofqual-regulated first aid qualifications at our Levenshulme training centre.
Looking for first aid courses Manchester workplaces, nurseries and healthcare teams can rely on? PLAB Guide Training Centre delivers Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid and Basic Life Support as a Qualsafe Approved Centre, with small groups, hands-on practice and nationally recognised certificates.
All four courses lead to a Qualsafe Awards qualification regulated by Ofqual on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). Each course is taught face to face at our Manchester centre, combining short theory sessions with plenty of practical work on manikins, AED trainers and realistic scenarios. The next available date for each course is shown below, and the full timetable is further down the page.
Qualsafe · Workplace
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
Level 3 Award · 1 day
For appointed first aiders in lower-risk workplaces such as offices, shops, hospitality and small businesses. Covers CPR, AED use, choking, bleeding, shock and minor injuries.
Next courseMonday 9 November 2026, PLAB Guide Training Centre12 places availableBook this date
The full workplace qualification for higher-risk settings and designated first aiders. Adds fractures, head and spinal injuries, burns, poisoning, and major illnesses such as heart attack, stroke, asthma and diabetic emergencies.
Next courseSunday 15 – Monday 16 November 2026, PLAB Guide Training Centre12 places availableBook this date
For nurseries, childminders, schools and early-years staff. Covers infant and child CPR, choking, allergic reactions, febrile convulsions, meningitis awareness and common childhood injuries.
Next courseMonday 9 – Tuesday 10 November 2026, PLAB Guide Training Centre12 places availableBook this date
Focused CPR and defibrillator training for care staff, clinical teams, reception staff and anyone who needs certified basic life support skills for their role or annual update.
Next courseMonday 16 November 2026, PLAB Guide Training Centre12 places availableBook this date
Under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, every employer must make adequate first aid provision based on a needs assessment of their workplace. The right course depends on your sector, the number of people on site and the hazards involved. As a starting point:
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Low-risk workplace? Start with EFAW
Offices, retail units and similar environments often only need Emergency First Aid at Work — one day of training that prepares staff to deal with life-threatening emergencies until help arrives.
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Higher-risk site or larger team? Choose FAW
Warehouses, construction, manufacturing, kitchens and larger workforces usually need First Aid at Work, which covers a much wider range of injuries and illnesses over three days.
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Working with babies or children? Take Paediatric First Aid
Our Qualsafe Level 3 Paediatric First Aid course is designed to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) paediatric first aid requirements. Take it over two days face to face, or as blended learning with one classroom day.
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Need CPR and defibrillator skills only? Book BLS
Basic Life Support & AED suits care and healthcare staff who need to keep resuscitation skills current, and organisations that have installed a defibrillator on site.
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Free tool from Qualsafe Awards
Not sure how many first aiders you need?
Answer a few questions about your sector, headcount and risks, and the official calculator recommends the number of trained staff and the level of course for your workplace.
FREC 3 (Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care, RQF) is the qualification most event medical, security and ambulance-support employers ask for. Over five practical days you cover patient assessment, airway management, CPR and AED, bleeding control, shock, fractures, medical emergencies and more, with no previous qualification needed. Already qualified? FREC 3 Requalification renews your certificate in three days.
Centre Number 908553. Every certificate is issued by Qualsafe Awards, an Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation, so it is recognised by employers across the UK.
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Clinically Experienced Instructors
We are a healthcare training provider first. Our instructors bring real clinical and emergency experience into every session, not just the textbook.
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Hands-On, Small Groups
Most of the day is practical: CPR on adult, child and infant manikins, AED trainers, bandaging and scenario practice, with time for questions.
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Easy to Reach in Manchester
Our centre on Moseley Road, Levenshulme, is on the A6 corridor with frequent buses from Manchester city centre and Stockport.
🏅 Accreditation
Qualsafe Approved Centre 908553
Qualsafe Awards quality-assures our instructors, equipment and assessments. Workplace and paediatric first aid certificates are valid for three years, and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) strongly recommends a short annual refresher to keep skills sharp in between.
Ofqual Regulated
RQF Qualifications
HSE Compliant Syllabus
For Organisations
First Aid Training for Your Team
If you need several people trained, we can book them onto our public dates or run a closed course just for your organisation — either at our Manchester centre or on site at your premises anywhere in Greater Manchester. We regularly train teams from:
GP PracticesDental PracticesCare Homes & Care ProvidersNurseries & ChildmindersSchoolsOfficesRetail & HospitalitySmall Businesses
Closed Group Courses
A dedicated course for your staff on a date that suits your rota, with scenarios tailored to your workplace.
On-Site Delivery
We bring the manikins, AED trainers and materials to you, so your team trains in the place they will actually respond.
Mixed-Course Packages
Combine workplace, paediatric and life support training across different roles in one arrangement and one invoice.
Levenshulme sits between Manchester city centre and Stockport on the A6. Levenshulme railway station and several bus routes are close by, and there is on-street parking nearby.
Book Your Place
Upcoming First Aid Course Dates
Every scheduled first aid course at our Manchester centre is listed below with live availability. Choose a date to reserve your place online. If you can't see a date that works, email us and we'll let you know when the next one is added.
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Qualsafe-approved first aid training in Manchester
Pick your course, choose a date and book in a few minutes — or get in touch to arrange training for your whole team.
Qualsafe Approved Centre 908553 · 308 Moseley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2LH
Annual training plans
Need to train your team every year? Our annual plans give GP practices, dental practices and care homes and schools and nurseries 1, 2 or 3 visits a year at their site, with free places at our centre for staff who join between visits. Plans start at £360 + VAT a year.
Frequently asked questions
What first aid courses do you offer in Manchester?
We run six Qualsafe courses at our Manchester centre in Levenshulme: Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), First Aid at Work (FAW), Paediatric First Aid, Basic Life Support & AED (BLS), Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness, and First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3).
Are your first aid qualifications accredited?
Yes. PLAB Guide Training Centre is a Qualsafe Approved Centre (Centre No. 908553). Qualsafe Awards is regulated by Ofqual, so your certificate is nationally recognised by employers across the UK.
How long do the first aid courses take?
Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness takes two hours. Emergency First Aid at Work and Basic Life Support & AED each run over one day, Paediatric First Aid over two days and First Aid at Work over three days. FREC 3 is a longer pre-hospital care course. Exact times are shown with each date when you book.
Which first aid course do I need for my workplace?
Lower-risk workplaces such as offices often need EFAW, while higher-risk sites and larger teams usually need FAW. Anyone working with young children should take Paediatric First Aid. The free Qualsafe First Aid Requirements Calculator linked on this page can recommend the right level for your workplace.
What is FREC 3 and who is it for?
First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) is a Qualsafe Level 3 qualification in pre-hospital emergency care. It suits event medics, security staff and first responders, and is a common first step towards an ambulance service career.
Does your Paediatric First Aid course meet EYFS requirements?
Yes. The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) is a full paediatric first aid qualification designed to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) paediatric first aid requirements for nurseries, childminders and early-years settings in England. You can take it over two days face to face (£120 inc VAT) or as blended learning with one classroom day (£90 inc VAT).
How long is a first aid certificate valid?
Workplace and paediatric first aid certificates are valid for three years. The HSE strongly recommends a short annual refresher to keep skills up to date.
Where are your first aid courses held?
Courses are held at PLAB Guide Training Centre, Second Floor, 308 Moseley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2LH. For groups, we can also train on site at your premises across Greater Manchester.
Can you train a whole team from my organisation?
Yes. We can book several staff onto public dates or run a closed course for your organisation at our centre or on site. Email firstaid@plabguide.co.uk or call 0161 564 6162 to discuss your needs.
Do your prices include VAT?
Yes. All prices shown on this page are per person and include VAT at 20%.
Do you run FREC 3 courses in Manchester?
Yes. We run the five-day Qualsafe FREC 3 course and the three-day FREC 3 Requalification at our Levenshulme centre. No previous qualification is needed for FREC 3.
