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First Aid Level 2

First Aid Level 2

$275.00 (incl. GST)

This 1.5 day course is ideal for first aiders in workplaces and anyone wanting to learn first aid. Day 1 is a full day starting at 8.30am and finishing at 5pm. Day 2 is a half day starting at 8.30am and finishing at 12.30pm.


  • First Aid Level 2 includes all course content from First Aid Level 1, plus an additional half day covering the NZQA standard 6400 and includes head and spinal injuries, heat or cold illnesses, and multiple casualties.
  • Take our First Aid Refresher course within 2 years of completing this course for a time and cost saving re-certification
  • Eligible for NZQA unit standards 6400, 6401 and 6402
  • Please read the full course information and prerequisites before booking. First aid courses are non-refundable.
  • Please refer to our training terms & conditions.
More Information

This 1.5 day course is ideal for first aiders in workplaces and anyone wanting to learn first aid. First Aid Level 2 includes all course content from First Aid Level 1, plus an additional half day.

In this course, our in-depth lessons and scenario-based activities will give you:

  • the confidence to recognise and treat everything from common injuries to life-threatening medical emergencies, multiple casualties and more scene-specific emergency first aid
  • the skills to offer vital assistance and CPR before more experienced help arrives
  • a First Aid Level 2 certificate valid for 2 years upon successful completion


First aid courses are non-refundable. Please refer to our training terms & conditions.

Course Content

Recognise and provide first aid for:

(Covers NZQA 6401)

  • Bleeding and shock
  • Burns
  • Poisoning
  • Heart attacks and chest pains
  • Strokes
  • Seizures
  • Fractures and dislocations
  • Soft tissues injuries
  • Allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
  • Asthma
  • Diabetes

  • Recognise and provide basic life support including:

    (Covers NZQA 6402)

  • Scene and hazard management
  • Patient positioning and assessment
  • CPR (adults, children, infants)
  • Defibrillator (AED) use
  • Choking (adults, children, infants)
  • General care

  • Recognise and manage serious emergencies of:

    (Covers NZQA 6400)

  • Head injuries
  • Suspected spinal injuries
  • Major wounds
  • Major burns
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Heat and cold emergencies
  • Multiple casualty management
  • Prerequisites & requirements

    Attendees must be:

    • physically capable of kneeling on the floor to do CPR
    • able to complete assessments in English
    • 14 years or older
    • aware day 1 is a full day starting at 8.30am and finishing at 5pm. Day 2 is a half day starting at 8.30am and finishing at 12.30pm
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