Build practical first aid skills at Gatcombe House on Copnor Road, Portsmouth. Public EFAW and blended First Aid at Work courses let you choose the qualification you need. Book a place for yourself or colleagues, or ask us to train a private group at your workplace.
Compare the courses below for yourself or your team. Public courses show their actual venue and per-person price; private workplace options are quoted for your group.
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1 practical day
Learn practical first aid, including CPR and using an AED. Suitable for workplace first aiders and people learning for everyday life.
£95 + VAT£114 including VAT, per person
FAIB-accreditedThree-year certificate on successful completion.
Choose Gatcombe House - Portsmouth in the schedule.
6 hours of e-learning + 2 practical days
Broader workplace first aid training. Complete six hours of e-learning before attending two practical training days.
£195 + VAT£234 including VAT, per person
FAIB-accreditedThree-year certificate on successful completion.
Choose Gatcombe House - Portsmouth in the schedule.
EFAW covers the core skills for a workplace emergency. FAW adds a wider range of injuries and illnesses. Your employer’s first aid needs assessment should guide the choice. Compare all first aid courses →
You can join our one-day Emergency First Aid at Work course for personal learning. You do not need to be sent by an employer. CPR, using an AED, helping someone who is choking and managing bleeding are useful skills beyond the workplace, too. See what EFAW covers →
If your main focus is babies and children, explore the paediatric first aid options.
Explore renewal, childcare, mental health and shorter practical courses. Each option shows its delivery arrangements; follow the course link for full details.
2 days · Public dates by enquiry or on site
Renew an existing FAW certificate. Public places cost £120 + VAT (£144 including VAT); workplace courses are quoted per group.
FAIB-accredited2 days · Live online or on site
Our most popular mental health course. Learn to recognise signs of poor mental health and support conversations about wellbeing at work.
Online places: £295 + VAT (£354 including VAT). On-site groups by quotation.
Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)6 hours online + 1 practical day · On site
Full paediatric first aid for people caring for babies and children. Arrange practical training for your team at your premises; separate public venues are listed on the course page.
Qualsafe Level 3 Award (RQF)1 day · On site
Practical training for emergencies involving babies and children. Check whether your childcare role needs this course or the full paediatric qualification.
FAIB-accredited3 hours · At your workplace
A focused practical session on cardiopulmonary resuscitation and using an automated external defibrillator. Build your team’s confidence with lifesaving equipment. Ask for a group quotation.
STG certificate3 hours · At your workplace
Practical basic life support for your team. Check the course content against your workplace or professional requirements before arranging your group session. Ask for a group quotation.
Delivered by Skills Training GroupYour public Portsmouth venue is Gatcombe House, Copnor Road, Hampshire, PO3 5EJ. Choose Portsmouth in the EFAW or FAW schedule to see dates for the course you need.
When booking for colleagues, plan both their attendance and any preparation. EFAW takes one practical day; blended FAW needs six hours of online learning before two practical days. For renewal or paediatric qualifications, explore the separate course options or ask about delivery at your Portsmouth workplace.
Public courses: Emergency First Aid at Work; First Aid at Work.
Your joining instructions confirm the start time and arrival details. Tell us before booking if you need information about parking, step-free access or learning support.
You will do more than listen to a presentation. Your instructor demonstrates first aid techniques, then helps you practise them with the training equipment.
Your certificate is valid for three years on successful completion.
A private course may suit colleagues who can attend together on your premises. We quote a fixed fee and there is no minimum group size. Tell us the course, learner numbers, Portsmouth postcode and preferred dates. We will confirm the practical arrangements, including the capacity and space needed for the chosen training.
One fixed fee for your group. No minimum group size.
Get a quote for your workplacePrefer individual places? Compare the public options above →
A suitable room, seating and clear floor space for practical training. We will confirm the space, group limit and any other requirements with your quote.
Group learning and practical sessions from Skills Training Group first aid courses.
Gatcombe House, Copnor Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5EJ. Check the venue in your selected booking and use your joining instructions for final session details.
Yes. Both appear in the public schedule. Choose the course-specific booking route because the dates and attendance pattern are different.
Yes. Request a private quote with your course, postcode, learner numbers and preferred dates. Workplace delivery has a fixed fee and no minimum group size.
Yes. You can book your own place on a public Emergency First Aid at Work course for personal learning. CPR, using an AED, helping someone who is choking and managing bleeding are useful skills beyond the workplace, too. You do not need to be sent by an employer. The qualification remains Emergency First Aid at Work and includes assessment. If your main focus is babies and children, compare the paediatric options.
Your employer’s first aid needs assessment should guide the choice. EFAW covers core emergency skills, while FAW covers a broader range of injuries and illnesses. Workplace hazards, working patterns and the people needing cover all matter; a job title alone does not decide the course. Compare first aid courses →
EFAW takes one practical training day. Our blended FAW course combines six hours of e-learning with two practical days; complete the online part before attending. FAW requalification takes two days. Check your chosen course and joining instructions for session times. Explore EFAW → Explore FAW →
Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work and paediatric first aid include practical training and assessment, so you attend those sessions in person. Blended FAW and full paediatric courses include an online element before the practical sessions. Our Level 3 Workplace Mental Health First Aid course is available live online as well as on site.
Yes. Our standard EFAW course includes the additional practical training on life-threatening bleeding and keeping airways open required before SIA door supervisor or security guard training. Your first aid certificate must have at least 12 months remaining when the SIA licence-linked training starts. Check the EFAW course →
Compare full Level 3 Paediatric First Aid with Emergency Paediatric First Aid against your role and employer’s requirements. Full blended paediatric training includes six hours online and one practical day. The emergency paediatric course takes one day. The course cards show the relevant public or on-site delivery options.
Successful EFAW and FAW learners receive an FAIB-accredited certificate, valid for three years. You must complete the training and meet the assessment requirements. Full paediatric first aid has a different award: the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF).
EFAW and FAW certificates last three years. Plan renewal before the expiry date. EFAW renewal repeats the one-day course; existing FAW certificate holders can ask about the two-day requalification course. If your certificate has expired, contact us before booking to confirm the appropriate route. Ask about FAW requalification →
No. Annual refresher training helps you keep skills current, but it does not extend your EFAW or FAW certificate. HSE recommends refresher training between qualifications; you still need the appropriate renewal course before your certificate expires. Annual first aid refresher →
Contact us before booking so we can discuss the venue, practical assessment and any support you need. Include your chosen course and venue in the enquiry so we can check the arrangements that apply to your booking. Contact our course advisers →
You will need a suitable room with seating and enough clear space for practical exercises. Tell us your group size and any access requirements when enquiring so we can confirm the room and equipment arrangements for your course. Discuss workplace training →
Yes. Our most popular option is the two-day Level 3 Workplace Mental Health First Aid course, available live online or on site. This Qualsafe qualification covers recognising signs of poor mental health and supporting conversations about wellbeing. View the Level 3 course or compare all mental health courses.
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My experience with Skills Training Group at their Portsmouth branch was amazing. So friendly and helpful I would definitely recommend them in the future for first aid training.
Thoroughly enjoyed my 2 day first aid refresher course. Was with some lovely people and Chloe the trainer is amazing, she makes learning very easy and loads of fun, she is a credit to Skills Training Group Portsmouth.
What a fantastic trainer, it was a relief to be taught about how to save lives from someone who has actually done it, rather than just blindly following a book and learning about riddor. Chloe was extremely knowledgeable, he gave us tips and techniques from her experience as a paramedic. I have been going to first aid classes for 20 years and this was the first time I feel confident with the teaching that I have. I cannot recommend this trainer or Skills Training Group highly enough, everyone should go.