Foundation First Aid
Unit Standards: 6402 and 6401
Time Commitment: 8 hours in-class practical
This course is ideal for those seeking basic first aid skills for the home, low-risk workplaces, or general preparedness.
Topics Covered:
- Provide Basic Life Support (US 6402 v9): Cardiac arrest (including CPR & AED use), unconsciousness, choking, severe bleeding (including the use of a tourniquet) and shock
- Provide First Aid (US 6401 v7) – Recognising and managing common illnesses and injuries.
*Call to Action: As this is a unit standard course, we record learner achievement on the national learner record. To do this, we need each learner’s National Student Number (NSN).Please forward the information below to all learners to help them find and provide their NSN.
To find your NSN. call NZQA on 0800 697 296 or use the NZQA ChatBot on the NZQA website.
Course Requirements
This course, including all written, verbal, and practical assessments, is conducted in English. CPR assessments involve kneeling beside a manikin.
If you have any concerns about these requirements, please let us know in advance—we’re happy to discuss how we can support you.
Booking & Payment
- Online bookings require payment via debit or credit card.
- Organisations that cannot pay by card can call 0800 277 222 during business hours or email info@cityfirstaid.co.nz to discuss alternative payment options.
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