Basic Workplace First Aid 
For Low-Risk Workplaces

  • Course Price: $1650 (incl. GST)
  • Duration: 5.5 hours classroom plus online learning module
  • NZQA Unit Standards: 6401 & 6402

This shorter first aid course is ideal for anyone wanting to learn the basics of first aid in common emergency situations.  It is recommended for low-risk workplaces and designed for people who do not need to know about more advanced topics covered in Comprehensive Workplace First Aid. This course meets the guidelines provided by WorkSafe New Zealand (2020).  

By practicing skills in scenarios, you will gain the confidence to provide first aid when an accident or emergency occurs.

There are no prerequisite requirements for this course. 

As of 1 February 2023, you can refresh this first aid course provided your certificate is no older than 2 years and 3 months from the date of issue.

This course includes CPR training on adults, children and infants, AED's, choking, shock, recovery position and common injuries & illnesses. 

  • Overview of workplace regulations 
  • Approaching an Accident Scene
  • Scene Safety
  • Primary Assessment - DRSABCD
  • CPR - adult / child / infant
  • AEDs / defibrillators
  • Choking  
  • Bleeding
  • Shock & recovery position
  • Secondary Survey
  • Burns, fractures, soft tissue injuries & poisoning
  • Heart attacks, asthma, seizures, stroke & diabetes
  • 6401 Provide First Aid - Level 2, Credits 1
  • 6402 Provide Basic Life Support - Level 1, Credits 2

If you would like these credits logged with NZQA, please provide your National Student Number (NSN) and your date of birth to your MediTrain Instructor.

Public First Aid Classes:

Choose a convenient day and enrol in our public first aid classes, available on both weekdays and weekends.
Classes run from 8:30 am to 3.30 pm.
Book online and join a class at a location near you.

Onsite Group Bookings:

For businesses or groups, we offer onsite first aid refresher courses at your premises or an alternative venue. Contact us to arrange a customised group booking.

Why Choose a MediTrain First Aid Course?

Time-efficient

Get time credit for completing our online learning module.

WorkSafe NZ Compliant

Meets all requirements for first aid training in New Zealand

Expert Instruction

Benefit from over 30 years of experience with MediTrain’s expert first aid trainers.

Cost-Effective

Renew your certification within 2 years of completing the course and save both time and money.

"I have learnt so much more in detail. It really makes a difference to your understanding of each topic when you have a fun engaging instructor." 

Hamilton - July, 2024

Basic Workplace Course Training Locations

Waikato

Includes Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Cambridge, Morrinsville, Matamata, Thames, Raglan

Manawatu

Includes Palmerston North, Hastings, Napier, Whanganui, Levin

Bay of Plenty

Includes Tauranga, Waihi, Katikati, Whakatane, Te Puke, Rotorua

Wellington

Includes Wellington, Lower Hut, Paraparaumu, Porirua, Upper Hut, Masterton

Nelson

Includes Picton, Blenheim, Motueka, Kaikoura

Northland

Includes Whangarei, Kaikohe, Dargaville, Wellsford, Warkworth

Central Plateau

Includes Taihape, Waiuru, Turangi, Ohakune, Taupo

Dunedin

Includes Dunedin, Mosgiel, Port Chalmers

Auckland

Includes Central Auckland, North Shore, West Auckland, South Auckland, Pukekohe

Taranaki

Includes New Plymouth, Inglewood, Stratford, Hawera

Southland

Includes Invercargill, Balclutha, Winton, Gore