“A very effective and professional service from Tees Active. It is reassuring to have more members of the team trained in first aid”
Sarah – Billingham
Tees Active is recognised for providing a wide range of quality training courses certified by governing bodies and delivered by experienced and fully qualified trainers. As part of our commitment to delivering the best possible service to the community, we have ensured that a number of our staff have completed a variety of Trainer Assessor Courses. This means we can offer continuous training to our teams as well as offer opportunities for businesses and individuals to take part in a number of courses locally which will benefit them.
These qualifications can be delivered to external clients and organisations both at Tees Active venues and on their own premises. Please complete the contact form below and a member of the team will get back to you.
National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
This is a nationally recognised qualification, the awarding body for The Royal Life Saving Society is The Institute of Qualified Lifeguards.
Certificate valid for 24 months from date of the assessment
Supervising and communicating with pool users
CPR and Defib training
First Aid at Work
Ideal for first aiders in higher-risk working environments, such as manufacturing and construction.
3 day course
Certificate valid for 3 years
Extending CPR training to include practical use of a face-shield / pocket mask
First Aid Requalification
Refresh and re-qualify first aiders that have previously been awarded a full First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate.
2 day course
Certificate valid for 3 years
Refresh a first aider’s skills in the practical use of an AED
Emergency First Aid
Ideal for first aiders in smaller or lower risk working environments, such as offices and shops.
1 full day
Certificate valid for 3 years
Enhancing basic CPR training to include the use of an AED
Paediatric First Aid
Suitable for learners who care for children in a professional setting
This course is recognised by OFSTED for the Early Years Foundation State (EYFS)
This course can be used as evidence for an NVQ in childcare and education
Meets childcare registration requirements
AED Training with a First Aid certificate
This course is suitable for people aged 16+ who have a current first aid certificate and want to learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Certificate valid for 2 years
AED Training without a First Aid certificate
This course is suitable for people aged 16+ who don’t have a current first aid certificate but want to learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Certificate valid for 2 years
Evac+Chair Training
Safe evacuation isn’t just the purchase of an Evac+Chair. It is recommended that all operators carry out training to ensure the Evac+Chair is used in the correct and safe manner Our training courses are valid for three years, after which we recommend that all delegates refresh their knowledge and practical experience.
Certificate valid for 3 years
Sarah – Billingham
Tees Active has again been awarded the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) standard by External assessors following a full one-day assessment.
Tees Active has again been awarded the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) standard by External assessors following a full one-day assessment.
From being a shy young man when he first started college, Ceinen Stark is proof of how a new jobs initiative is helping young people to shine on Teesside.
Billingham Forum transformed into a winter wonderland as Stockton’s care home residents experienced a Christmas celebration like no other. The annual Residents on Ice event
Tees Active is celebrating national success after coming out on top against tough competition to win the School Swimming Award at the Swim England National Awards, held on 28th November 2025 at the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham.
Tees Active has completed a major £1million investment to extend and refurbish its gym in Billingham Forum, as part of its commitment to changing the face of fitness across Stockton-on-Tees.
The magic of panto season is officially here and this year, it’s time to fly to the enchanted island! Earlier today, the cast of Peter Pan arrived at Forum Theatre Billingham.
Visitors to three of Tees Actives venues, Splash, IB Leisure and Billingham Forum can now feel more confident about what to expect as they will be able access videos which will give them a tour of the facility and more importantly there are numerous pop up information boxes that will provide in depth information around specialised accessibility features that are available.
Find out more about how Tees Active are working with partners to drive positive change in the community.
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