First Choice Training is the dedicated training division of First Choice Nursing Group, Supporting healthcare professionals across the UK.

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With extensive experience supplying nurses, carers and support workers into a wide range of care environments, we understand the importance of safe practice, risk management, and consistent standards.

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Our training is delivered by experienced healthcare professionals and focuses on practical application, not just theory.  

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Compliance, Certification & Training Standards

First Choice Training is committed to delivering high-quality training that supports safe practice, competence, and regulatory compliance within health and social care settings.

Our training is designed in line with UK legislation, sector guidance, and recognised best practice to ensure learners are appropriately trained for their roles.

Regulatory Framework

Our training delivery aligns with the following UK legislation and guidance:

• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

• Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended)

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

• Care Quality Commission (CQC) Fundamental Standards

• Skills for Care guidance and best practice principles

UK legislation does not require manual handling or mandatory training to be delivered by an externally accredited provider. The legal requirement is that training is suitable, sufficient, role-specific, and delivered by a competent person.

Trainer Competence

Training delivered by First Choice Training is provided by experienced healthcare professionals with relevant sector knowledge and practical experience.

Trainer competence is evidenced through:

• Professional experience within health and social care

• Knowledge of current legislation and guidance

• Ability to demonstrate safe practice

• Practical competency assessment of learners

Formal teaching or awarding-body qualifications are not a legal requirement for the delivery of practical workplace training.

Practical Manual Handling Training

Our Practical Manual Handling training is designed to:

• Reduce the risk of injury

• Promote safe working practices

• Support employer compliance with statutory duties

Training includes:

• Theoretical understanding of manual handling risks

• Practical demonstration and participation

• Competency assessment

• Attendance and completion records

This approach is consistent with HSE guidance, which places emphasis on risk assessment, competence, and practical application, rather than classroom-only learning.

Certification

Certificates issued by First Choice Training confirm:

• Course title

• Date of completion

• Delivery method

• Practical participation (where applicable)

• Competency assessment

Certificates are issued as in-house certification unless otherwise stated.

Where external accreditation applies, this will be clearly detailed on the certificate and course information.

Learning Records & Audit Trail

We maintain clear and auditable training records, including:

• Attendance records

• Completion dates

• Assessment outcomes

• Certification history

Digital learning records are managed via our Learning Management System (LMS), supporting compliance reviews, inspections, and client audits.

Client & Employer Assurance

Our training model supports employers in meeting their statutory obligations by ensuring staff are:

• Trained appropriately for their role

• Assessed as competent

• Provided with documented evidence of training

We work closely with clients to ensure training delivery aligns with operational requirements and regulatory expectations.