First Training was established in 1997 to meet a growing demand for training and qualifications from people involved in outdoor employment, education and recreation. This service has now expanded to include standard First Aid training and shorter courses so that workplaces and community groups can meet OSH requirements.

• Equips participants with the skills and confidence to manage an emergency where medical help may be several hours away
• Satisfies standard OSH Workplace requirements as well as outdoor requirements
• Highly qualified and skilled facilitators
• A two day, practical, hands-on, scenario-based and FUN course
• NZQA unit standards 6400, 6401, 6402 and 424 can be registered on request (please advise at time of enquiry or registration)
• Contract courses available

About the Course

Outdoor First Aid differs from urban-based first aid in that it may necessitate care of a patient for long periods before help arrives. It also means that access to specialised equipment may be unavailable and that improvisation is needed. Handling an outdoor first aid situation may also require a good understanding and practical application of accident management.

Your course facilitator(s) will be qualified to Pre-Hospital Emergency Care, NZ Resuscitation Council Instructor level and will be experienced outdoor professionals. They will be there to facilitate learning and will ensure you're having fun.

Your Outdoor First Aid Course will focus not only on first aid procedures but also on leadership and group control.

The course will consist of a mixture of instruction, facilitated discussion and outdoor scenarios. Scenario-based learning involves working with other people, both patients and team members, and then debrief what happened. Scenarios are designed to maximise learning - not to show you what you don't know. Practical and written assessments will occur over both days of the course.

To achieve the Outdoor First Aid Certificate you must show competency in all assessments. Details of what constitutes competency in each assessment will be clearly communicated to you before assessment.

As this is a certified course, the certificate can only be issued upon FULL attendance of the ENTIRE course.

OSH compliant, NZQA Units registered at your request for an additional NZQA fee.

This course is relevant to ANYONE who goes into the outdoors where an ambulance is not readily available. Outdoor instructors, School teachers, Scout and Guide leaders, organisations such as DOC, kayak clubs and outdoor centres. People who need a higher level of expertise in dealing with an emergency, make this their course of choice. No previous experience or fitness is required.

Comments from course participants

"The Outdoor First Aid course was very comprehensive, lots of hands-on outdoor scenarios with debriefing and examples of real- life situations." - Sandra Turner

Very beneficial and while not yet tested I am sure it has given me the confidence to act and do the best that can be achieved in the outdoor conditions prevailing." - Brian

"Very good, a really hands on course which is good, covering a wide range of Health and Safety situations."
D Grimmer

Key Course Content

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is the course?

The standard per person cost is $225 incl GST. This includes morning and afternoon tea, workbook and a certificate. Group discounts are available.

Does the course comply with OSH requirements?

Yes. The course enables companies, organisations, contract instructors, teachers and Boards of Trustees to comply with Occupational Safety and Health requirements.

How do I register for the course?

Simply enrol on line, call or email us for a registration form.

Do I have to book in advance?

Yes. Numbers are limited on each course.

Can you do a course just for our group?

Yes. We often run contract courses on demand at special rates. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

How long before we have to revalidate?

Two years. We run one-day revalidation courses for existing holders of an Outdoor First Aid Certificate. You need to do this course within three months of the expiry date of your current certificate.

Will you remind me of the one-day revalidation course?

Yes. We send out reminders or you can check the website for dates. The course cost is $130 incl. GST. (Groups may be eligible for discounts.)