Train Aid

28/08/2025

We’re running our Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET) course at the impressive Condover Hall in Shrewsbury.This historic Elizabethan mansion has had many lives over the centuries – from family home to school – and now provides a beautiful and inspiring venue for learning.The AET is the perfect first step into teaching and training, giving you the skills and confidence to deliver engaging sessions in your own field.

26/08/2025

At Train Aid, we truly value every review left on Reviews.io.Your feedback not only helps others choose the right training provider, but it also motivates our whole team.Every positive comment reminds our trainers why they do what they do – delivering high-quality, engaging courses that make a real difference. Constructive feedback helps us to keep improving, ensuring we offer the best possible experience for all our learners.Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to share their thoughts – your support keeps us moving forward.

20/08/2025

Last week at Wakefield Fire Station we observed an assessor course in action – with a live ladder pitch forming part of the session.These courses bring assessment to life by linking classroom knowledge with practical demonstrations, showing how assessors can accurately observe, record, and give feedback in real scenarios.A brilliant example of skills in action, and a reminder of the importance of safe, structured assessment in every sector

07/08/2025

As we approach the 5-year anniversary of First Aid being added to the curriculum in Primary and
Secondary Schools across the UK, it’s an ideal moment to reflect on the long-term benefits this
initiative can bring.
To truly understand the potential impact, we can look beyond our borders and take inspiration from
our European neighbours, many of whom were early adopters of this life saving education.
If you are lucky enough to be born in Norway, First Aid has been a mandatory part of the school
curriculum there since 1961

Read more https://www.train-aid.co.uk/blog/first-aid-in-schools

04/08/2025

Tourniquets: What, Where, Why & How

When is a tourniquet the right choice?
How should it be applied?
And why is proper training so important?

In emergency situations involving severe bleeding, knowing how and when to use a tourniquet can save lives.

We’ve just published a new blog breaking down the what, where, why and how of tourniquet use — ideal reading for anyone in first aid, education, or high-risk workplaces.

Read the full blog via the link in bio.

31/07/2025

An interesting few days at Greencore in Worksop, delivering the Level 3 Award in Education and Training.

From exploring different learning styles to practising real-world teaching techniques, it’s been a great few days supporting the team as they develop the skills to deliver effective training in the workplace.

Whether you’re in food production, construction, emergency services or corporate training, the AET is designed to give you the confidence, structure and tools to plan, teach and assess effectively — even with no prior teaching experience.

Want to bring AET to your workplace?
Contact the Train Aid team today.

24/07/2025

21/07/2025

We recently visited Cumbria Fire and Rescue in Penrith, where CAVA learners carried out their workplace assessments. It was a powerful reminder of why hands-on experience matters.Training assessors in live environments gives them the confidence and competence to make a real difference.If you’re thinking about becoming a qualified assessor, our CAVA course could be your next step.

Get in touch to find out more.

16/07/2025

Our latest teaching blog is now live…

In recent years, AI has begun to dominate the landscape. This has caused a mixture of emotions in the whole
population from fear to excitement and we are still only at the beginning of how AI will feature in our lives. AI
can plan a week’s menu for you, proofread a document, write a well composed email of complaint and make
you a podcast about anything you choose. The message about AI is that we should use it wisely – this goes for
teachers too!

Read more…https://train-aid.co.uk/blog/chatgpt-v-teachmate-ai