First Aid Training

IMPAC's first aid courses meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work (General Risk and Workplace Management) Regulations 2016 for workplace first aid training.

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IMPAC Training

Category overview

Workplace first aid training is a legal requirement under New Zealand health and safety legislation. Our courses provide practical skills in emergency response, CPR, wound management, and medical emergency recognition.

Key Focus Areas

What this training covers

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Available Courses

Our First Aid courses

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Who Should Enrol

Industries and Roles

Workplace First Aiders

Designated workplace first aiders fulfilling their organisation's first aid requirements under HSWA.

Managers and Supervisors

Managers and supervisors who need to respond to workplace injuries and medical emergencies.

Remote Workers

Workers in remote or high-risk environments where access to medical services may be limited.

H&S Representatives

Health and safety representatives looking to add first aid capability to their skill set.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

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Yes. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA), PCBUs (Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking) must ensure that workers who enter or work in confined spaces are adequately trained and competent. WorkSafe New Zealand's guidelines reinforce that training must cover hazard identification, gas detection, emergency procedures, and the use of personal protective equipment. Failure to provide appropriate training can result in enforcement action.

A confined space is an enclosed or partially enclosed area that is not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy, has limited or restricted entry and exit, and may have a hazardous atmosphere, a risk of engulfment, or other conditions that could pose a health or safety risk. Common examples include tanks, silos, vats, pits, sewers, tunnels, shafts, and ducts.

Our courses cover a range of topics tailored to the specific unit standard or learning outcome, including:

  • Identifying confined space hazards and atmospheric risks
  • Safe use, calibration, and bump testing of gas detection equipment
  • Permit-to-work systems and entry/exit procedures
  • Rescue planning and emergency response
  • Roles and responsibilities of entrants, standby persons, and supervisors
  • Legal requirements under HSWA 2015 and relevant NZQA unit standards

These courses are designed for anyone who may enter, work in, or supervise work in confined spaces. This includes confined space entrants, standby persons, gas testers, site supervisors, health and safety officers, and managers responsible for confined space operations. Industries that commonly require this training include construction, mining, petrochemical, utilities, water treatment, and manufacturing.

WorkSafe New Zealand recommends that confined space training be refreshed regularly to maintain competency — typically every two to three years, or sooner if there are changes to legislation, workplace procedures, or equipment. Gas detection instruments should be calibrated according to the manufacturer's recommendations, and bump tested before each use to ensure accurate readings.