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Foundation or NZ First Aid Certificate

Wednesday 8th October 2025 8:30am
La Vida Centre, 34A Hansons Lane, Christchurch View Map Drive into the center follow the driveway all the way to the back. Our room is at the back of the building.
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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.

New Zealand First Aid Certificate

Unit Standards: 6402 (v9), 6401 (v7) and 6400 (v8)
Time Commitment: 12 hours in-class practical

Topics covered: 

Day 1: Same as the foundation first aid above.

Day 2: 8.30 - 12.30 Managing First Aid in Emergency Situations (US 6400 v8): Managing complex injuries and medical conditions

To have your credits recorded on your NZQA record, we’ll need your NSN (National Student Number).

You can find your NSN by calling NZQA on 0800 697 296 or by using the NZQA ChatBot on the NZQA website. You will need to bring your NSN to class to enter it into the digital roll.

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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Foundation First Aid  Unit Standards: 6402 and 6401  Time Commitment: 8 hours in-class practical This course is ideal... more

New Zealand First Aid $220.00
Unit Standards: 6402.9, 6401.7, 6400.8
Wed 8 Oct 8:30am - Thu 9 Oct 12:30pm (Sales Ended)

Foundation First Aid $175.00
Unit Standards: 6402.9, 6401.7
Wed 8 Oct 8:30am - 5:00pm (Sales Ended)

Manage First Aid in an Emergency Situation only (DAY 2 ONLY) $95.00
Unit Standard: 6400.8
Thu 9 Oct 8:30am - 12:30pm (Sales Ended)

All prices in NZ Dollars and include GST

You can pay for this booking by: Internet Banking or Credit/Debit Card (fee of $0.30 + 2.90% per booking applies)

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