About Us

About Chris Garland Training

Our Vision for Safety Training

Our mission at Chris Garland Training is simple: we provide the practical knowledge necessary for personal growth and sustainable business success. At the same time, we actively promote sustainable practices that benefit both people and the planet. As a progressive training and development company, we equip workforces with the tools, skills, and confidence to manage workplace safety challenges. Crucially, we believe high-quality safety education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their industry.

Our Core Educational Philosophy

An educational approach centred on the principle that “knowledge shared is a life saved” delivers the most impactful results. Therefore, we focus heavily on the practical application of lifesaving skills rather than dry textbook theory. Because our hand-picked instructors bring real-world crisis experience directly into the classroom, they offer invaluable context that a manual simply cannot replicate. Consequently, every delegate leaves our courses feeling fully empowered to act decisively in an emergency.

Commitment to Sustainable Growth

Above all, we operate as an ethical, multi-award-winning training partner. This means we actively balance environmental responsibility with our educational delivery. For example, we plant a tree for every face-to-face candidate we train, supporting global reforestation alongside local emergency services. Ultimately, our goal is to build a safer, more resilient society while protecting the environment. When you partner with us, you choose a team dedicated to transparency, compromise-free quality, and genuine social value.

Where to Find Our Knutsford Training Centre

While our team operates nationwide to support local and national businesses, Chris Garland Training is headquartered in the historic market town of Knutsford, Cheshire.

How to Reach Us:

• By Bus: A simple 3-minute walk from the local bus station.
• By Road: Conveniently situated just off Junction 19 of the M6 motorway, making us easily accessible from anywhere across the North West.
• By Rail: Just a 6-minute walk from Knutsford railway station on the Manchester Piccadilly–Chester line.

For specific details on our training locations, parking, or arrival instructions, please visit our Joining Instructions page.

The Expert Team at Chris Garland Training

Chris Garland

Professional Roots in Safety & Surveying

Chris founded the company in 2012, growing it into the multi-faceted medical and safety training consultancy it is today. Drawing on his early career as a degree-qualified Building Surveyor and Senior Construction Project Manager, Chris possesses a deep technical understanding of structural compliance and workplace safety. Having managed complex compliance frameworks across the UK and Europe, his foundational expertise as an advanced industrial climber and tower rescue specialist paved the way for his transition into frontline emergency response.

Clinical Expertise & Emergency Response

Chris volunteered for five years as a Community First Responder alongside the North West Ambulance Service. This firsthand clinical experience allows him to bring real-world scenario insights to every session. His service with the Cheshire Search and Rescue team also reinforced his ability to lead calmly under pressure, ensuring candidates learn from a specialist who has personally managed critical emergencies in real-life settings.

Industrial & Outdoor Survival Skills

Beyond his medical background, Chris is a qualified Bushcraft & Wilderness Survival Instructor and Forest School Leader. Consequently, this unique blend of outdoor survival expertise and strict regulatory compliance offers a comprehensive perspective on dynamic risk management. He uses this diverse background to tailor training for any environment, giving individuals and businesses the exact tools and confidence needed to handle real-world emergencies successfully.

Our Trusted Team

Our team of trusted trainers

We do not believe in generic lecturing. Instead, we rely on a tight, hand-picked pool of trusted trainers who bring real-world crisis experience directly into the classroom. From active paramedics and A&E nurses to seasoned security officers and specialist health and safety consultants, our team has actually done the job they are training you to do. This practical background ensures your compliance training is always engaging, relevant, and grounded in daily reality.

Trusted Training Partner Organisations

These are just some of the businesses and third sector organisations who trust Chris Garland Training as their training partners.