Katie Bettle – WorkSafe Instructor
This month we feature WorkSafe instructor and midwife Katie Bettle. We asked Katie to share a little about life as a midwife and first aid instructor…. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? Hi I am Katie, I have been a qualified midwife for twenty years and a WorkSafe instructor for over two […]
Do I need a teaching qualification to attend a first aid instructor course?
To deliver first aid training, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) require trainers to hold a recognised teaching qualification as well as the appropriate first aid certification. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formerly PTLLS) is the most widely recognised teaching qualification. However, it is not the only qualification that demonstrates the teaching […]
Do I need a current First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate before I can enrol on your First Aid Instructor Course?
The answer is yes—you must be able to demonstrate current first aid knowledge and practical competence. However, this does not always mean holding a current 3-day First Aid at Work certificate. We recognise a number of professional healthcare registrations and advanced pre-hospital care qualifications as meeting the same entry requirement. Why We Accept Equivalent Qualifications […]