Survey on First Aid Certificates in apprenticeships

open until 30th August 2024

The agriculture, arboriculture, countryside, forestry, horticulture & landscaping trailblazer groups are checking and reviewing the approach taken to mandating first aid certificates in apprenticeship standards. Currently some occupational standards limit mandated first aid courses to Nationally Regulated Qualifications (Ofqual regulated) only.  Employers felt that this provided clarity and consistency in approach.  There are, however, courses that are not Ofqual regulated and are of sufficient standard.  This survey aims to make sure that employer requirements are being met without unnecessarily limiting choice. 

Please complete the survey providing your views on the types of first aid certificates that should be allowed as part of the apprenticeships. It takes a few minutes and is suitable for anyone involved with our standards - employers, stakeholders, training and assessment providers.  Open until 30 August 2024.

HSE publish guidance for employers on selecting a first aid training provider.

The trailblazer groups will consider the responses and use this to inform the approach to first aid certificates going forward. Any questions or queries please contact Ros Burnley - ros@adrow.co.uk.