Comprehensive First Aid - Level 2
This course equips learners with the confidence and skills to provide essential first aid when it's needed most, including in complex, multi-patient emergencies.
- Duration
- 1.5 days
- Topic
- First Aid
At a glance
Course details
Duration: 1.5 days
Unit Standard:
| Unit # | Name | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6400 | Manage first aid in an emergency situation | 3 | 2 |
| 6401 | Provide first aid | 2 | 1 |
| 6402 | Provide basic life support | 2 | 2 |
Overview
Comprehensive First Aid - Level 2 course overview
Comprehensive First Aid
Curriculum
What you'll cover
This course is designed for:
- Workplace employees who may need to respond to serious injury or sudden illness before emergency services arrive.
- School staff and teachers who need practical first aid capability for day-to-day incidents and higher-risk situations.
- Community volunteers, caregivers, and parents who want the confidence to step in during an emergency.
- Members of the general public who want recognised first aid, CPR, and AED training they can use at work, at home, or in the community.
- Organisations that need trained first aiders who can manage hazards, assess an incident scene, and respond when more than one person is involved.
Our approach
+IMPAC's Comprehensive First Aid - Level 2 training approach
This Comprehensive First Aid - Level 2 course is built around practical participation, not passive listening. Learners work through realistic first aid scenarios that reflect the kinds of injuries, medical events, and scene-management decisions that come up in workplaces, schools, and community settings.
Facilitators guide the group through how to assess an incident, make the area as safe as possible, prioritise care, and take action using a clear first aid process. Alongside CPR and AED practice, learners work through examples involving bleeding, burns, fractures, poisoning, breathing difficulties, seizures, stroke, and diabetic emergencies so the training feels useful in real situations rather than abstract.
The focus is on helping people stay calm, think clearly, and apply what they have learned when it counts. By the end of the course, learners have practised both the hands-on skills and the decision-making needed to provide first aid until further medical help takes over.
Format
Course format and duration
This course is delivered over one and a half days.
Training is available in person nationwide for in-house delivery, with public courses offered subject to demand.
Upcoming sessions
Public courses – Book now
There are no public sessions scheduled at this time. Please contact us to arrange in-house training or to be notified when new dates are available.
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Frequently asked questions
This course is suited to workers, school staff, volunteers, caregivers, parents, and others who may need to provide first aid in workplace or community settings. It is designed for people needing practical skills for serious injuries, sudden illness, CPR, AED use, and incidents involving more than one person.
New Zealand workplaces are expected to provide suitable first aid capability based on the type of work being carried out and the level of risk involved. In practice, that usually means having workers trained to respond effectively when someone is injured or becomes unwell. This course is commonly used by workplaces needing broader or more advanced first aid capability.
Yes, learners need written and spoken English equivalent to NCEA Level 1 (Year 11) or an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher, and must be physically able to perform CPR. This includes kneeling on the floor and using both hands and arms during practical activities. If a learner has physical limitations or may need additional support, please contact our team before enrolment to discuss available options.
The course runs over 1.5 days, allowing time for practical instruction, scenario-based learning, CPR and AED practice, and assessment activities.
Yes, this course includes one assessment for NZQA Unit Standards 6400, 6401, and 6402.
Learners who successfully complete the assessments can achieve NZQA Unit Standards 6400, 6401, and 6402 covering emergency first aid, basic life support, and first aid response skills.
Yes, this course meets Ministry of Education first aid requirements for early childhood education settings. If you need to confirm suitability for a specific role or licensing requirement, it is still worth checking your workplace or regulatory requirements.
IMPAC recommends refresher training at least every two years to help maintain first aid knowledge, practical response skills, and confidence in emergency situations. Some workplaces, clients, or industry requirements may require more frequent refresher training to ensure first aid capability remains current in practice.
No, NZQA first aid unit standards remain on a learner’s Record of Achievement and do not expire. However, workplaces may still require recent first aid training to help ensure learners can respond confidently and appropriately in an emergency situation.
Yes, this course is available for in-house delivery nationwide. This can be a practical option for organisations wanting to train multiple workers together and maintain consistent first aid capability across the workplace.
Please bring the following to training:
- A driver’s licence or another form of photo identification
- Practical clothing suitable for kneeling and hands-on activities
For public face-to-face courses, morning tea and lunch are provided. If you have specific dietary requirements such as allergies, vegan, or gluten-free needs, please contact IMPAC at training@impac.co.nz (mailto:training@impac.co.nz) at least two working days before training. Please note that dietary preferences cannot be accommodated.
Pricing depends on the delivery method.
In-house: $3600 + GST for up to 15 persons.
Public (face-to-face): $240 + GST per person.
Continue learning
Further study options
If you’re continuing your learning journey in health and safety, this course can contribute towards IMPAC’s Certificate in Applied Workplace Health and Safety Practices (Level 3), which leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 3).
This course is a elective module within the programme, allowing you to build on your existing training while working towards a recognised qualification over time. Browse all First Aid training courses.
This programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under section 439 of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Impac Services Limited is accredited to provide it under section 441 of the Education and Training Act.
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