For all courses

• The room should be private and free from distractions.
• There should be at least 1 chair available per delegate and something for them to lean on when writing.
• All furniture must be movable and not impact the course.
• There should be toilet facilities, adequate ventilation, and an appropriate temperature for the season.
• The venue must comply with the 2010 Equality Act.
• The venue should be open to the trainer 30 minutes before the course starts.
• The venue should be a public building or a school. We are not able to train at a residential address such as a house or flat.

Parking & unloading

• There should be parking available for the trainer to use for the duration of the course, and space to safely unload equipment.
• If parking is not available, a loading bay or other suitable space must be available for the trainer to unload equipment.
• If you are not able to provide either of these, please let us know.

Practical First Aid courses

• First-aid courses with practical elements (such as CPR) should meet the requirements for all courses.
• There should be enough floor space in the room for delegates to complete practical tasks such as recovery position, we advise this should be at least the size of a double bed per 2 delegates (approx.190cm x 135cm).
• The floor should be carpeted or have school gym-style mats available to use.

Mental Health First Aid courses (Level 2 & Level 3)

• Mental Health First Aid courses should meet the requirements for all courses, as well as:
• Learners must sit a minimum of 1.5m apart and must not be able to overlook the work of other learners.
• Tables or a suitable item to lean on when writing must be provided.
• The assessment room location must be conducive to taking a controlled assessment and be free from noise and disturbance.
• Posters will be required to be displayed inside and outside of the assessment room which the trainer will provide.

Delegate requirements

• Delegates are advised to wear appropriate, comfortable clothing. Practical first aid training will include activities such as kneeling over casualties and acting as the casualty during the course.
• Delegates should arrive at least 15 minutes before the course starts and be aware that if they arrive late for a course, or are absent for any session, we reserve the right to refuse to accept them for training.