Practical first aid and emergency response training for employers, schools, childcare settings, leisure venues, outdoor providers and community groups. Bluewatch Training is the professional first aid arm of Yorkshire Lifeguards — separate from aquatic activity and focused on real-world confidence, competence and readiness.
Bluewatch Training is the professional training and regulated qualification delivery arm of Yorkshire Lifeguards.
Public-facing aquatic lifesaving and lifeguarding pathways sit within Yorkshire Lifeguard Academy, including progression into NPLQ, NVBLQ and Open Water Lifeguard. Where regulated professional qualifications are delivered, they are administered and quality-assured through Bluewatch Training as the RLSS Approved Training Provider.
Bluewatch Training also delivers professional first aid and workplace safety courses for employers, schools, nurseries, leisure venues, outdoor settings and community organisations. Our RLSS UK first aid courses carry Ofqual-regulated qualifications where applicable and are CIMSPA endorsed where applicable. Courses are delivered at your premises or an agreed venue across Yorkshire and the East Riding.
First aid qualifications for nominated workplace first aiders, designed to support employers in providing appropriate first aid provision based on their workplace, workforce, activities and risk assessment. The level of provision required depends on your setting and risk profile, and employers remain responsible for their own first aid needs assessment.
One-day HSE-compliant qualification for nominated workplace first aiders. Covers emergency response, adult CPR and AED use. Suitable for low-risk workplaces needing first aid coverage. Valid 3 years.
Full three-day HSE-compliant First Aid at Work qualification. For workplaces with higher first aid risk requiring fully qualified first aiders. Covers casualty management, CPR, AED and specific injuries and illnesses. Valid 3 years.
First aid for infants and children — designed to support early years settings, childminders, nurseries, schools and childcare providers. Suitable where OFSTED or EYFS first aid arrangements are required; the specific requirement for your setting should be confirmed through your own assessment and regulatory guidance.
One-day emergency-focused paediatric first aid covering life-threatening situations involving infants and children. Covers CPR, choking, managing unresponsive casualties and bleeding. OFSTED-compliant. Valid 3 years.
Full two-day paediatric first aid qualification for anyone working with infants and children. Covers the complete range of paediatric emergency scenarios including CPR, choking, fractures, burns and chronic conditions. OFSTED-compliant. Valid 3 years.
First aid for outdoor, remote and activity environments — covering the specific hazards and challenges that arise away from immediate emergency services. For activity leaders, coaches, expedition leaders and outdoor professionals.
One-day emergency outdoor first aid covering core skills for outdoor environments where support and supplies are relatively accessible. CPR, AED, managing casualties and environmental hazards. Valid 3 years.
Full two-day outdoor first aid for those in remote or hazardous environments requiring self-reliance. Covers adult and paediatric CPR, catastrophic bleeding, fractures, spinal injuries, environmental hazards including hypothermia, heat stress and bites, and major medical emergencies. Valid 3 years.
For settings that need to meet both workplace and paediatric first aid requirements. Two separate RLSS UK certificates awarded at the end of a single streamlined course — designed to reduce unnecessary duplication between overlapping content. Useful for schools, childcare settings, sports clubs, family activity providers and community organisations.
Emergency Paediatric First Aid and Emergency First Aid at Work delivered together in a single day. Ideal for schools, childcare settings and sports clubs needing emergency first aid cover for adults, children and infants. Two Level 3 certificates awarded on completion.
Full Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work combined into a single three-day course. For anyone working with both adults and children who needs to meet both HSE and OFSTED requirements. Two Level 3 certificates awarded — removes duplication between the two individual qualifications.
Shorter regulated programmes for specific skills — ideal for teams, sports clubs and organisations wanting targeted confidence in a particular area.
Standalone AED and CPR qualification for anyone who wants a formal, regulated award in defibrillator use. Covers incident assessment, adult CPR, AED operation, pocket mask and recovery position. Suitable for workplaces, schools and sports clubs. Valid 2 years.
Regulated qualification covering recognition and emergency response for anaphylaxis — developed with Anaphylaxis UK. Covers CPR, AED, signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and safe use of an adrenaline auto-injector. Suitable for schools, childcare and any setting with allergy risk. Valid 2 years.
All courses can be delivered at your venue. Enquire about venue-based delivery →
Bluewatch Training can support leisure centres, swimming pools, schools, holiday parks, swim schools and other aquatic venues with ongoing RLSS staff training and training-record support.
As an RLSS Approved Training Provider, Bluewatch Training can help venues maintain regular training for lifeguards, first aiders and rescue-trained staff — including staff holding qualifications such as NPLQ, NRASTC, SPERA and relevant first aid awards.
RLSS UK’s online training platform also allows managers to view qualification information, digital wall charts, training history, uploaded training registers and indicators showing when staff qualifications are approaching expiry. CPD certificates are available where RLSS UK advertised training plans are followed.
This can include
Suitable for: Leisure centres, swimming pools, holiday parks, schools, swim schools, open-water venues and any aquatic employer maintaining a team of lifeguards, swim teachers or rescue-trained staff.
Tell us about your setting, number of staff, risk level, age groups, activities and existing first aid cover. We can help identify whether Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, Outdoor First Aid, AED or Anaphylaxis Management is the most suitable option for your organisation.
| Your need | Likely course |
|---|---|
| Low-risk workplace first aider | EFAW |
| Higher-risk workplace or full first aider | FAW |
| Early years, nursery or childcare | PFA or EPFA |
| Adults and children in one setting | Combined PFA & FAW |
| Outdoor, expedition or remote setting | OFA or EOFA |
| Defibrillator confidence | AED Programme |
| Allergy-risk setting | Anaphylaxis Management |
Courses are delivered by suitably qualified instructors and are designed around practical confidence, recognised course standards and the needs of the setting. Practical assessment is included where required, and certificates are issued on successful completion.
First aid requirements depend on your workplace, activities, workforce, age groups, location and risk profile. Employers remain responsible for identifying the level of first aid provision their organisation requires, but Bluewatch Training can help discuss suitable training options based on your staff group, activities and risk assessment.
Supporting employers to meet their duty to provide appropriate first aid provision in the workplace, based on their setting, workforce and risk level. Whether you need EFAW, FAW or AED coverage, we can help identify a suitable training option.
Paediatric First Aid and Emergency Paediatric First Aid for early years settings, childminders, schools and childcare providers. OFSTED-compliant delivery at your setting.
For leisure centres, pools, holiday parks, open-water venues, sports clubs and community organisations, Bluewatch Training can support staff confidence, first aid readiness and a stronger safety culture. This is dry-side training, separate from any aquatic activity, and can be arranged as staff training, workplace first aid, community first aid or venue-specific safety development.
Tell us what you need — course type, number of people, your location and any specific requirements. No obligation.
We'll help identify the most suitable first aid or awareness option based on your setting, staff, risks and practical needs — and come back with a clear proposal.
Practical, high-quality training delivered by experienced instructors. Certificates issued on successful completion.
Bluewatch Training can deliver courses directly to your workplace, school, nursery, venue or community setting. We can also arrange an agreed external training venue where needed.
Delivery options can include:
Venue-based delivery is available across East Yorkshire and the Yorkshire coast, including Bridlington, Filey, Scarborough, Whitby and surrounding areas.
What to include when enquiring
To help us suggest the right course quickly, please include:
Bluewatch Training can help you identify a suitable training route, but your organisation remains responsible for its own first aid needs assessment and for deciding what level of provision is appropriate.
Enquire About Training →Tell us your organisation type, number of learners, preferred location, timescale and the kind of first aid cover you need. We will help suggest a suitable course and provide a clear proposal.