New Zealand First Aid Certificate (Level 2)

Course Information

Course Information

$230.00

per person excl gst

Course Units

NZQA 6401 NZQA 6402 NZQA 6400

Duration

12 hours
Upcoming Courses

Location

At our training centre.

Attendee Numbers

Maximum of 15.
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Course Description

People credited with this course are able to manage first aid in an emergency, assess situational hazards on scene, and mitigate risks to self and others. This course teaches you to evaluate and manage two or more people needing first aid during an emergency situation through comprehensive scenario-based training that could be tailored to workplace situations.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Overview of Legislative relating to first aid consent and accidents in the workplace.
  • Provide immediate bystander First Aid and Basic Life Support (CPR) for adult, child or infant if needed.
  • Manage two persons in need of First Aid at an accident scene.
  • 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 and shock.
  • Approach of an accident scene relating to accidents in the workplace.
  • Demonstrate and apply the primary survey assessment (DRSABCD algorithm).
  • 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 contact us to discuss.​

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

Upcoming Courses

Wednesday, 8th July 2026

July 8, 2026 7:30 am
July 9, 2026 11:30 am
Classic Flyers, 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui
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Monday, 8th June 2026

June 8, 2026 7:30 am
June 9, 2026 11:30 am
Auckland – Pakuranga Bowling Club, 451 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland, 2143
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Monday, 22nd June 2026

June 22, 2026 7:30 am
June 23, 2026 11:30 am
Auckland – Pakuranga Bowling Club, 451 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland, 2143
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Monday, 20th July 2026

July 20, 2026 7:30 am
July 21, 2026 11:30 am
Auckland – Pakuranga Bowling Club, 451 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland, 2143
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Meet Your Instructor

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.