Making training relevant
Welcome
Based in Three legged Cross, Dorset we provide training in First Aid, Moving and Handling of People, Manual Handling and other essential life-saving skills throughout Dorset and surrounding areas.
See our ‘Courses’ section below for how we can help you. From in-house training to individual skill updates, our instructors have a wealth of knowledge and a passion for what they teach.
With specialist courses for those in therapeutic practice, forestry, outdoor and equestrian settings we can tailor training to your needs.
Courses
WORKPLACE COURSES
PARENT & COMMUNITY
SCHOOLS/NURSERIES & CHILD CARE PROVIDERS
What our students say
“Engaging, passionate and enthusiastic delivery! Really helpful and informative. thank you! !”
“The course was well run and the information was delivered in a very clear way which made it very understandable,“
“Sonja was thorough and engaging in her explanations which made it easier to stay focused and take on the information. “
“Really good session. Errol is great at keeping everyone engaged and answering questions. Takes the time to make everything as applicable to our job roles as possible so we can get the most out of the session.“
“Great and engaging without being too intimidating, as there is a lot of information!”
“Phil was great, he made us all feel very comfortable and didn’t overwhelm us. He also used humour to make the whole experience more enjoyable. “
Student feedback from Health Science University (HSU) , January 2026
‘Phil was very knowledgeable and presented the course in a friendly and engaging way.’
‘Clear, professional, understanding towards potentially triggering subjects ‘
‘Phil was an excellent instructor and made the learning enjoyable but also very informative, was great at correcting any mistakes. I learnt a lot! ‘
Emergency First Aid at Work, in house training 12th January 2026
‘Excellent friendly delivery. Really approachable instructors, I feel confident to perform first aid now.’
‘Lovely trainer, venue and group. Thank you’
‘Course a lot more in depth than previously attended courses elsewhere, very much enjoyed.’
‘Informative online and in person course, instructors were friendly and knowledgeable’
BT Open Course – Throughout 2026
‘Thought it was good to have the online training before the in person training as it helped with understanding. Explanations of methods and reasoning were thorough and well delivered. All around an interesting course and well worth having participated in!’
‘Great course . Good content and real life scenarios to back up learning . Lots of fun . Thanks’
‘Phil was great. Engaging and knowledgeable. The course was a good mix of practical and theory keeping it interesting and informative.’
‘Phil was amazing, his knowledge about the course and own personal stories were interesting and captivating. Can confidently say I would know what to do if I was the first to aid somebody at work. Everything was throughly explained but in a way that I wasn’t completely bored, very nice and funny guy! Found this course helpful and enjoyable”
‘Phil is clearly very experienced and has a lot of knowledge, which is reassuring to the learner.
He had some really useful tips and small but significant points that were great to know.’
The Donkey Sanctuary, in house training throughout 2025
‘Really informative and delivered in a way that was easy to understand. I’ve left feeling like I could handle an emergency situation with a lot more confidence and knowledge of what to do. ‘
‘Phil is an amazing trainer who always keeps us engaged and also has some new jokes!’
‘Sonja was the best first aid trainer I have had from multiple first aid courses. Clear, concise, knowledgeable, humerus and energetic ‘
Forestry England Staff & Volunteers, in house training throughout 2024
‘The course was very informative but Phil gave lots of laughs to make the day more enjoyable’
‘Sonja was incredibly knowledgeable, very personable and friendly – excellent at getting important information across effectively while creating a comfortable environment for learning. A pleasure!’
Redhill day Nursery Staff, Award in Paediatric First Aid, 12th October 2024
What our students say
"Engaging, passionate and enthusiastic delivery! Really helpful and informative. thank you! !"
"The course was well run and the information was delivered in a very clear way which made it very understandable,"
"Sonja was thorough and engaging in her explanations which made it easier to stay focused and take on the information. "
"Really good session. Errol is great at keeping everyone engaged and answering questions. Takes the time to make everything as applicable to our job roles as possible so we can get the most out of the session."
"Great and engaging without being too intimidating, as there is a lot of information!"
"Phil was great, he made us all feel very comfortable and didn’t overwhelm us. He also used humour to make the whole experience more enjoyable. "
Student feedback from Health Science University (HSU) , January 2026
'Phil was very knowledgeable and presented the course in a friendly and engaging way.'
'Clear, professional, understanding towards potentially triggering subjects '
'Phil was an excellent instructor and made the learning enjoyable but also very informative, was great at correcting any mistakes. I learnt a lot! '
Emergency First Aid at Work, in house training 12th January 2026
Excellent instructor; very approachable; friendly; very professional; Sonja has a very good knowledge base of her subject.
She is very thorough and patient which is very reassuring for first timers.
16 Mar 2016 for Paediatric (Blended DAY 2) 12 Hour Infant / Child First Aid Level 3 (VTQ)
'The course was very informative but Phil gave lots of laughs to make the day more enjoyable'
'Sonja was incredibly knowledgeable, very personable and friendly - excellent at getting important information across effectively while creating a comfortable environment for learning. A pleasure!'
Redhill day Nursery Staff, Award in Paediatric First Aid, 12th October 2024
'Really informative and delivered in a way that was easy to understand. I've left feeling like I could handle an emergency situation with a lot more confidence and knowledge of what to do. '
'Phil is an amazing trainer who always keeps us engaged and also has some new jokes!'
'Sonja was the best first aid trainer I have had from multiple first aid courses. Clear, concise, knowledgeable, humerus and energetic '
Forestry England Staff & Volunteers, in house training throughout 2024
'Thought it was good to have the online training before the in person training as it helped with understanding. Explanations of methods and reasoning were thorough and well delivered. All around an interesting course and well worth having participated in!'
'Great course . Good content and real life scenarios to back up learning . Lots of fun . Thanks'
'Phil was great. Engaging and knowledgeable. The course was a good mix of practical and theory keeping it interesting and informative.'
'Phil was amazing, his knowledge about the course and own personal stories were interesting and captivating. Can confidently say I would know what to do if I was the first to aid somebody at work. Everything was throughly explained but in a way that I wasn’t completely bored, very nice and funny guy! Found this course helpful and enjoyable''
'Phil is clearly very experienced and has a lot of knowledge, which is reassuring to the learner.
He had some really useful tips and small but significant points that were great to know.'
The Donkey Sanctuary, FAW , APFA, + Control of Lifet hreatening Bleeding , in house training throughout 2025