Mobile first aid training business

Small employers who need trained first aiders, nurseries and childminders, sports clubs, community groups and individuals who book a place on a course.

A day rate or a price per person for each course. Some trainers also run open courses in a hired room and sell places individually. Regular refresher courses bring repeat bookings.

• Confident at explaining and teaching groups
• Practical first aid knowledge kept up to date
• Organised, with good record keeping
• Friendly and professional with customers

• Check which qualifications you need to teach regulated courses, and whether you must work through an approved centre or awarding organisation
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and check whether your policy covers teaching
• Employers must be able to show their first aiders are properly trained, so make sure your certificates are recognised
• Keep your own first aid and trainer qualifications in date
• Check any venue hire costs and what your home insurance or landlord allows if you store kit at home

Startup costs are typically around £1,500 to £5,000, depending on the training kit you buy, your own qualifications and your insurance. Treat these as estimates and check current prices for manikins and course materials.

Monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on how many courses you run and who books them. You might start at around 8 hours a week. These are estimates, not guarantees.

Check which qualifications you need to teach regulated courses, and whether you must work through an approved centre or awarding organisation. Make sure your certificates are recognised by employers, keep your own qualifications in date, and check your public liability and professional indemnity cover.