First Aid at Work is Beneficial to Everyone

About us

ATH Training is a family business run by Adam and Mel Holmes since 2011 with the assistance of our tutors Melanie Perks, Stephanie Devans, Neil Stevenson and Bob Pearce.

We host open courses at various locations across Essex including Basildon, Chelmsford and Southend. Or if preferred we can provide training at your premises on a day and time convenient to you and will provide all neccessary training equipment.

Being a small business we are able to offer extremly competitive prices as well as a personal service tailored to your specific needs.

All of our courses are run in a fun, friendly and engaging manner, focusing on functional First Aid as well as ensuring all delegates leave our courses with the confidence that they could act in an emergency quickly and competently should the need arise.

Over the years we have provided training to numerous businesses from a diverse background whether it be the construction industry, medical and fitness professionals to schools, nurseries and pre-schools. Our passion for First Aid has seen us launch our YouTube video channel, allowing any customers the chance to refresh their skills and knowledge anywhere at anytime with our short clips. These are free and are not exclusively for our customers but anybody wishing to know how to provide First Aid but may not require a certifcate.

Meet Our Team

ATH Training brings you a dynamic and passionate team of trainers who are proud to build your competence and confidence as a First Aider.

Adam Holmes - Director

Starting out in the fitness industry, Adam moved into teaching First Aid, Manual Handling and Fire Safety in 2011 and developed a real passion for giving learners the skills required to save a life, should they find themselves in an emergency situation.

Adam favours a relaxed, informal approach to teaching, engaging everyone in practical learning, using various scenarios during training to maintain interest, and increase knowledege, not only on a course, but also for the period of time in between re-certifying.

Melanie Holmes - Accounts and Bookings Manager

Mel's background is in tennis. She was awarded a tennis scholarship at Texas State University, from where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Food and Nutrition.

She then pursued a career in tennis coaching and for several years was the head coach and tennis manager of an indoor tennis centre in Essex. After starting a family, Mel became a first aid tutor in 2014, and now manages the accounts, bookings and social media aspects of ATH Training.

Melanie Perks - Tutor

Melanie is a confident team member who delivers fun and informative First Aid and Safeguarding training sessions. She has completed the AET and is dedicated to keeping up to date with current policies and first aid practices. Melanie assists with British Cycling East of England Road Races, providing first aid support to the race convoy.

Melanie has been with ATH Training since September 2014. Before this she was a commercial recruitment consultant, so is used to working with people across different market sectors at varying levels and with different skill sets.

Testimonials

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