Mobile first aid trainer for workplaces

Small and medium employers, nurseries, schools, sports clubs, community groups and individuals who need a certificate.

Fixed price per course day or a price per person, with repeat bookings as certificates need renewing. Extra income from selling retraining and short refresher sessions.

• Confident public speaking
• Patient and clear teaching
• Organised and reliable
• Calm under pressure

• Check you are trained and certificated by an awarding body or training centre that is recognised for the courses you want to teach
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check what cover training providers need
• Employers often expect courses to meet Health and Safety Executive guidance, check what is required for the course you sell
• Keep accurate attendance and certificate records, and think about data protection
• Training kit needs cleaning and replacing, so budget for consumables

Check you are trained and certificated by an awarding body or training centre recognised for the courses you want to teach. Also check what insurance training providers need and whether employers expect courses to meet Health and Safety Executive guidance.

Startup costs are estimated at typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on your training kit, insurance and the qualifications you need. Kit needs cleaning and replacing, so budget for consumables.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around £600 to £3,500, depending on how many courses you run, group sizes and how far you travel. Plan for at least about 8 hours a week.