Name

HSF Training

Legal name

HSF Training Ltd

Website

https://hsftraining.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Compliance Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Training (EDAGANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Safety, Sanitation & HACCP Training (EDAOAKAG), Training & Competency Programs (Food Safety, HACCP, PCQI, Internal Auditor) (AFALANAF), Safety, Security & Facilities Onboarding (EHS, Physical Security) (EDABAOAI)

Keywords

• Compliance training services
• Health and safety courses
• First aid training
• Food safety training
• Workplace safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunderland

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: Revenue generated from delivering accredited and non-accredited training courses including health & safety, food safety, first aid, mental health first aid, and train the trainer programs. Courses are offered as open enrollment (public courses at their venue) and in-house delivery at client premises.
2. Consultancy Services: Provision of consultancy services including HACCP and food safety consultancy, health and safety consultancy to help businesses meet compliance requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HSF Training delivers accredited workplace compliance training courses in health and safety, food safety, first aid, first aid for mental health, fire safety, and train the trainer, sourced through NEBOSH, IOSH, and Highfield awarding bodies. Courses are offered as open enrollment at their Washington, Tyne & Wear training venue, as in-house group bookings at client premises, via live remote sessions on Zoom/Teams, and through a proprietary e-learning platform. The company also provides health and safety and HACCP/food safety consultancy services to businesses.

Product overview

HSF Training Ltd offers a comprehensive portfolio of workplace compliance training products and services primarily in the North East of England. The company provides classroom-based, e-learning, and virtual (Zoom) training options across several core product categories: First Aid Training (Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, First Aid Revalidation, and Mental Health First Aid courses), Health and Safety Training (IOSH Managing Safely, IOSH Working Safely, NEBOSH National General Certificate, and various Level 2-4 qualifications), Food Safety Training (Level 2-4 Awards and HACCP Management courses), Fire Safety Training (awareness and marshal/warden courses), and Train the Trainer courses. The company operates as a Gold Learning Partner for NEBOSH, Approved Centre for Highfield, and IOSH-accredited training provider. Products are delivered through open classroom courses at their Washington, Tyne & Wear premises, in-house at client sites, online via their e-learning platform, and via Zoom virtual classrooms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• First Aid Training Classroom-based first aid training courses for workplaces covering Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work (3-day), First Aid at Work Revalidation (2-day), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training. Targeted at employers needing to meet legal requirements for trained first aiders.
• First Aid for Mental Health Training Ofqual-regulated mental health training including Level 1 Award in Awareness of First Aid for Mental Health (half day), Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health, and Level 3 Award in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health. Targeted at employers and individuals seeking to build mental health awareness and response capability in the workplace.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Widely respected health and safety qualification providing a sound understanding of health and safety principles, risk assessment, and workplace risk management. Delivered as a NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner with both classroom and online (Teams) options. Priced at £1580 + VAT per person, including course materials, text, Google Classroom support, assessment registration, and certificate for successful learners.
• IOSH Managing Safely Training course for managers and supervisors providing understanding of their roles and responsibilities in connection with workplace health and safety. Targeted at line managers, supervisors, and team leaders across industries.
• Health and Safety Training Comprehensive suite of health and safety training courses including Level 2 and Level 3 Awards in Health and Safety within the Workplace, Risk Assessment courses, Manual Handling training, and Level 2 Award in COSHH. Targeted at employers needing to raise workplace health and safety standards.
• Food Safety Training Food hygiene and safety training including Level 2 and Level 3 Awards in Food Safety for catering and manufacturing sectors, Level 4 Award in Food Safety, and Level 4 Award in HACCP Management. Targeted at food handlers, supervisors, and managers in catering and manufacturing businesses needing food safety compliance.
• Fire Safety Training Fire safety awareness training covering fire prevention, fire extinguisher selection and use, evacuation procedures, and safe routes, plus specialized Fire Marshal and Fire Warden training and Level 2 Award in Principles of Fire Safety. Targeted at employers needing trained fire marshals and fire-aware staff.
• Train the Trainer Courses Courses designed to train individuals to become trainers in health and safety, first aid, and food safety subjects, including Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Targeted at professionals responsible for delivering in-house training.
• e-Learning Courses Online training courses available 24/7 through a dedicated e-learning platform with unique login details, including short courses on Infection Control (including COVID-19), COVID-19 Secure for Offices, Allergen Awareness, Asbestos Awareness, Introduction to Neurodiversity Awareness, and Awareness of Menopause in the Workplace. Targeted at employers and individuals needing flexible, self-paced compliance training.
• Consultancy Services Health and safety and food safety consultancy services including HACCP support and advice to help businesses meet compliance requirements. Targeted at organisations needing expert guidance to develop or audit compliance systems.
• Professional Development Training Continuing professional development courses to help employees maintain and enhance their competencies in health, safety, and compliance areas. Targeted at individuals and employers seeking ongoing workforce competency development.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NEBOSHcoreTechnology or IntegrationHSF Training is a Gold Learning Partner for NEBOSH qualifications including the National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. They deliver accredited NEBOSH courses and assessments, including the open book exam format.
• IOSHcoreTechnology or IntegrationApproved IOSH training provider delivering IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely courses. HSF Training has delivered these popular courses for many years.
• Highfield Qualifications (HABC)coreTechnology or IntegrationHSF Training is a Highfield Approved Centre, delivering a wide range of accredited qualifications including food safety, first aid, and other compliance training qualifications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Astutis: UK NEBOSH Gold Learning Partner offering NEBOSH National General Certificate and other H&S qualifications via classroom, in-company, and online formats. Closest direct competitor to HSF's core NEBOSH open course and in-house delivery business.
• iHASCO: UK e-learning compliance training provider covering H&S, food safety, fire safety, first aid, and HR/compliance courses on a SaaS-style subscription. Directly competes with HSF's online catalogue and undercuts on price per learner for digital delivery.
• ProTrainings UK: Online first aid and health & safety training provider offering regulated qualifications via blended learning. Directly comparable to HSF's e-learning and remote (Zoom) delivery channels across FAW, EFAW, and food safety.
• SHEilds: NEBOSH-accredited UK training provider delivering National and International General Certificates, IOSH, and other H&S qualifications via e-learning and classroom. Comparable mid-market competitor on NEBOSH course pricing and delivery model.
• Virtual College (part of Netex Learning): UK e-learning compliance training provider covering H&S, food safety, fire safety, first aid, and safeguarding for employers. Directly competes with HSF on digital delivery to corporate buyers across regulated training subjects.

Broad incumbents

• British Safety Council: Long-established UK charity delivering workplace H&S training, qualifications, and consultancy nationally. Comparable on health & safety course portfolio and awarding body alignment, though much larger and offers broader advisory services than HSF's North-East-focused offering.
• Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA): UK charity providing H&S training, qualifications, and awards across multiple sectors. Comparable on H&S course delivery and consultancy; competes for in-house and open course bookings on the same regulatory content as HSF.
• St John Ambulance: National first aid training heavyweight in the UK, offering regulated FAW, EFAW, AED, and mental health first aid programmes. Comparable on first aid and mental health first aid content; significantly larger footprint and brand recognition than HSF.
• Highfield Qualifications: UK awarding body that issues the regulated qualifications HSF delivers (Level 1-4 Food Safety, H&S, First Aid for Mental Health). Functions as both a content partner and an indirect competitor through its own approved centre network.
• British Red Cross: Major UK first aid training provider offering FAW, EFAW, and paediatric first aid for employers. Overlaps with HSF on workplace first aid course delivery and the regulated mental health first aid agenda.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hsftrainingltd

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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