Foundation First Aid Certificate (Level 1)

Course Information

Course Information

$165.00

per person excl gst

Course Units

NZQA 6401 NZQA 6402

Duration

8 hours
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Location

At our training centre.

Attendee Numbers

Maximum of 15.
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Course Description

People credited with this course are able to provide immediate first aid assistance, basic life support (CPR), manage a foreign body airway obstruction, manage first aid for life-threatening bleeding, manage first aid for a person in shock, burns, or fractures, and assist when patients experience medical conditions.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Provide immediate bystander First Aid at work or home.
  • Provide Basic Life Support (CPR) for adult, child or infant.
  • Supports the person to relieve an airway obstruction (Choking) adult, child or infant.
  • Demonstrate the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
  • Assess and manage a collapsed person’s condition.
  • Approach of an accident scene relating to accidents in the workplace.
  • Demonstrate and apply the primary survey assessment (DRSABCD algorithm).
  • Management of shock.
  • Manage trauma conditions – bleeding, burns, fractures, dislocations or sprains.
  • Manage medical condition – heart attack, asthma, stroke, seizures or diabetes.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the emergency rescue plan to be activated in the event of a fall.

Entry Criteria

Numeracy and Literacy: To complete the assessments, all students must be able to write, speak, and understand basic English.

Students must be able to kneel on the floor to perform CPR functions. If you have students with physical limitations, please get in touch with us to discuss.​

Prerequisites for Unit 6401 – Unit 6402: Provide basic life support (Attained during the course before Unit 6401)

Upcoming Courses

Monday, 7 September 2026

7:30 am
3:30 pm
Harvard Room – Classic Flyers, 5 Dakota Way, Mount Maunganui
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Wednesday, 7 October 2026

7:30 am
3:30 pm
Harvard Room – Classic Flyers, 5 Dakota Way, Mount Maunganui
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Monday, 2 November 2026

7:30 am
3:30 pm
Harvard Room – Classic Flyers, 5 Dakota Way, Mount Maunganui
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william lightfoot director of suresafety nz

William Lightfoot

HSE Specialist Trainer & Advisor

William is an experienced safety leader and trainer with 15+ years delivering impactful workplace compliance solutions.