First Training can provide First Aid courses in the Canterbury region by highly qualified instructors that a have a passion for teaching. Mick has a background as a paramedic in Australia and many varied roles over the years. At the moment he volunteers at the Hanmer Springs Library, as well as training the St Johns volunteers in the village to respond to the everyday emergencies.
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First Training can accommodate first aid courses all over New Zealand. Please get in touch with us to organise a course near you.
First Aid training courses available in Canterbury
Workplace First Aid
First Aid is essential for any industry or workplace and our Workplace First Aid courses have fun, hands-on scenarios to equip you with the skills and confidence to manage emergency situations anywhere; from the office to the factory, or at home.
Outdoor First Aid
Outdoor First Aid equips you to 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 because of your remote location.
Public Courses
Looking for a public course to attend? Our courses will leave you more confident in administering First Aid. We have public First Aid courses in Auckland, Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Canterbury.
no upcoming courses in Auckland
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Advanced Emergency Care
This course is advanced training for people holding a current first aid certificate who wish to advance their knowledge and skills to a higher qualification for their work, e.g. outdoor instructors, surf lifesavers, ski patrollers and LandSAR members.
School First Aid
We cater for all teaching and support staff, as well as High school students needing First Aid training, to gain valuable NZQA credits for their studies. Course can be tailored to suit your school, so ask us how we can accommodate your needs.
Group Bookings
First Aid certification is a must for your designated first-aiders and staff and all our courses cover the requirements for H&S workplace compliance. Please contact First Training directly on 0800-1st Aid, for group bookings.
no upcoming courses in Auckland
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Trades First Aid
Our Trades First Aid course is essential for all tradesmen and construction workers. This is a practical, hands on, one day course that is suitable for any trade; plumbers, electricians, plasterers etc.
Not For Profit
Our First Aid for Not-for-Profit Organisations courses, are Workplace First Aid courses that meet NZQA and Health and Safety requirements at special pricing.
Early Childcare
First Training has First Aid courses designed specifically for the Early Childcare industry; to meet your centres requirements and compliant with MOE guidelines.
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5 Reasons to choose First Training
Hands on courses using scenario-based learning and interaction: promoting team building, where everyone gets involved
Highly experienced facilitators at the forefront of the industry; able to deliver interesting and engaging content
H&S compliant courses with NZQA credits available if required
High degree of flexibility in terms of locations and timings, so we can suit your specific availability.
Unlike other First Aid Courses, our courses are not dull; they are fun and interactive, which makes the time fly.
Your course will leave you more confident in administering First Aid.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss our training options with your further.
“Our instructor was absolutely amazing, very informative! She answered all of our questions and made the course fun and enjoyable while learning.”
Kauri Flats School - FASE - Jan 2023, Auckland