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Compliance, taught by people who've done the job.

Les Kirkman Training exists to close a simple gap: most health & safety training is either slick but impersonal, or trusted but impossible to book. We offer both — modern, transparent and genuinely local.

Who we are

We're a Wakefield-based training provider delivering Ofqual-regulated courses in fire safety, first aid at work and food safety. Every certificate we issue is awarded through Qualsafe Awards — nationally recognised and accepted by employers and the Health & Safety Executive.

We believe getting compliant shouldn't mean sitting through a tick-box session led by someone reading from a script. Our courses are small, practical and led by experienced trainers who've worked in real safety-critical environments — so you leave competent and confident, not just certificated.

What makes us different

  • Book online in minutes — clear dates and prices, no waiting for a callback.
  • Transparent pricing — the price you see includes your certificate.
  • Real trainers — small classes, hands-on teaching, genuine expertise.
  • Free renewal reminders — we'll tell you before your 3-year certificate expires.
  • Local & nationwide — open courses in Wakefield, on-site delivery UK-wide.
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Named, experienced trainers.

Real credibility beats stock photos. You'll know exactly who is teaching you and what they bring to the room.

Les Kirkman, lead trainer

Les Kirkman

lead trainer · fire & safety

Founder and lead trainer with years of hands-on health & safety experience, specialising in fire safety and workplace compliance.

First aid lead trainer

First Aid Lead

trainer · first aid at work

Experienced first aid instructor delivering practical, scenario-based requalification training. (Bio to be added.)

Food safety lead trainer

Food Safety Lead

trainer · food safety

Food safety specialist with manufacturing-sector experience. (Bio to be added.)

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What our accreditation means for you

Ofqual

Government-regulated quality. Ofqual regulates qualifications in England. An Ofqual-regulated certificate is recognised nationwide and proves your training meets a formal, audited standard.

Qualsafe

Your awarding organisation. Qualsafe Awards is a leading Ofqual-recognised awarding body for first aid, fire and food safety qualifications — the body that issues your certificate.

HSE

Meets your legal duty. Our courses help employers satisfy Health & Safety Executive expectations for trained first aiders, fire wardens and food handlers.

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