What is First Aid Level 1 Basic Refresher training?

First Aid Level 1 Basic Refresher training is designed for people who already hold a current first aid certificate and need to refresh their knowledge and practical skills. The course updates participants on current first aid practices, emergency response procedures, CPR techniques and workplace first aid requirements in New Zealand.

How often do I need to renew my first aid certificate in New Zealand?

Most New Zealand workplaces and industry bodies recommend refreshing first aid certification every two years. Regular refresher training helps ensure first aiders maintain confidence, competence and knowledge of current first aid guidelines and best practices.

Who should complete a First Aid Level 1 Basic Refresher course?

This course is ideal for workplace first aiders, health and safety representatives, construction workers, teachers, childcare workers, healthcare support staff, community volunteers and anyone who already holds a first aid certificate and needs to refresh their skills and maintain compliance.

What will I learn during a first aid refresher course?

Participants learn CPR and AED use, managing unconscious patients, treating bleeding and shock, responding to fractures and burns, dealing with medical emergencies, assessing incident scenes, emergency action planning and applying current first aid protocols. Training includes both theory and practical scenarios.

Does the course include CPR training?

Yes. CPR is a core component of first aid refresher training. Participants practise adult CPR techniques, learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and refresh their knowledge of emergency response procedures for cardiac arrest situations.

What NZQA unit standards are included in First Aid Level 1 Refresher training?

Depending on course structure and requirements, first aid refresher training supports the maintenance of NZQA first aid unit standards commonly recognised by New Zealand employers and workplaces. Participants should check the course details for the specific unit standards covered.

Is First Aid Level 1 Refresher training suitable for workplace compliance?

Yes. Refresher training helps employers meet workplace health and safety obligations by ensuring designated first aiders maintain current knowledge and practical skills. Many organisations require regular refresher training as part of their health and safety management systems.

Can I complete first aid refresher training online?

Blended learning options allow participants to complete theory components online before attending a practical face-to-face session. This flexible approach reduces time away from work while ensuring participants demonstrate practical first aid competency.

Where can I complete First Aid Level 1 Refresher training in New Zealand?

Safety 'n Action delivers First Aid Level 1 Refresher training throughout New Zealand, with courses available at multiple training centres and workplace locations. Training can also be arranged for businesses requiring group bookings and on-site delivery.

Why is first aid refresher training important?

First aid skills can decline over time if they are not regularly practised. Refresher training helps participants maintain confidence, improve emergency response capability, stay up to date with current first aid guidelines and be prepared to respond effectively when a medical emergency occurs.

What is included in a First Aid Level 1 Refresher course?

The refresher course reviews essential first aid and CPR skills including CPR and basic life support, emergency scene assessment, choking management, recovery position, bleeding control, burns and fractures, medical emergencies, casualty assessment, emergency response procedures and safe first aid practices. The course combines flexible online learning with practical, face-to-face assessment to reinforce confidence in responding to real emergencies.

First Aid Training Level 1 Refresher (Blended Learning)

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Duration:Blended Learning (Online Theory + 4 Hour Practical)

Maximum Attendees: 15

Training available at your own workplace.

$175 + GST per person.

Price (excl GST)

$2100 Company Booking

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This course is a combination of Online and Face to Face Training.

Complete your theory component online in your own time (60 days provided), followed by a 4 Hour practical component.

This nationally recognised First Aid course will refresh you with the skill and
knowledge to recognise emergencies, and comfortably be a first responder to provide a range of first aid treatment and basic life support in line with the New Zealand Resuscitation Council guidelines.

In a safe simulated environment, you will be able to assess the dangers to yourself, check the condition of collapsed or injured person(s) and gain confidence to perform CPR on an adult, child and infant in an emergency. You will also review alternative methods for delivering rescue breaths and how to manage a victim of drowning.

Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

Students must complete theory content online before attending half day face-to-face practical.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Provide basic life support and first aid.
Understand the dangers of and secure an emergency
scene.
Assess the condition of and assist a collapsed or injured
person(s).
Control foreign body airway obstructions.
Apply basic first aid to a range of traumas and/or medical
conditions.
Manage first aid in an emergency.

Prerequisites:

Has not exceeded refresher period of 2 years and 3 months.

Entry Criteria:

Students must be able to kneel on the floor to perform CPR functions and will require use of both hands/arms. If you have students with physical limitations, please contact us to discuss.
All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.

NZQA Unit Standards Refreshed

Unit Standards - FA L1 - Basic

Unit

Level

Credit

Description

6402

1
1

Provide Basic Life Support

6401
2
1

Provide First Aid

First Aid Refresher Training Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about renewing your First Aid certificate in New Zealand.

A First Aid Level 1 certificate in New Zealand is generally valid for two years. To keep your first aid skills current and maintain workplace compliance, you should complete a First Aid Level 1 Refresher course before your certificate expires. Safety 'n Action's blended refresher course updates your CPR, basic life support and first aid skills in line with current New Zealand Resuscitation Council guidelines while refreshing NZQA Unit Standards 6401 and 6402.

You should complete a First Aid refresher before your certificate expires. Safety 'n Action accepts students whose previous First Aid certificate has not exceeded the refresher period of 2 years and 3 months. Refreshing your qualification helps ensure your first aid knowledge remains current and recognised for workplace requirements.

No. While the theory component of Safety 'n Action's blended refresher course is completed online at your own pace, you must also attend a 4-hour practical session to demonstrate CPR and first aid skills. This practical assessment is required to refresh your NZQA First Aid unit standards and ensure you can confidently respond in real emergencies.

Yes. The course refreshes CPR (basic life support) skills for adults, children and infants, including responding to cardiac arrest, managing choking, assessing casualties and providing first aid until emergency services arrive. Training follows current New Zealand Resuscitation Council guidelines and includes practical hands-on assessment.

Yes. Safety 'n Action's First Aid Level 1 Basic Refresher is a nationally recognised NZQA course that refreshes Unit Standards 6401 (Provide First Aid) and 6402 (Provide Basic Life Support). These unit standards are widely recognised by employers throughout New Zealand and meet many workplace first aid training requirements.

A First Aid refresher is suitable for anyone whose current First Aid certificate is approaching expiry, including workers in construction, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, education, childcare, hospitality, retail, security, sports organisations, community groups and workplaces where certified first aiders are required. Many employers require staff to maintain current first aid certification as part of their health and safety responsibilities.

The refresher course reviews essential first aid and CPR skills including:

CPR and basic life support
Emergency scene assessment
Choking management
Recovery position
Bleeding control
Burns and fractures
Medical emergencies
Casualty assessment
Emergency response procedures
Safe first aid practices

The course combines flexible online learning with practical, face-to-face assessment to reinforce confidence in responding to real emergencies.

Yes. Safety 'n Action provides workplace First Aid refresher training for businesses throughout New Zealand. Organisations can arrange private group training at their workplace or one of our training centres, helping employees maintain current first aid certification while reducing downtime and ensuring teams remain prepared to respond to workplace emergencies.

If your First Aid certificate has expired beyond the permitted refresher period, you may need to complete the full First Aid Level 1 course instead of a refresher. If you're unsure which course you need, Safety 'n Action can help determine the appropriate training based on your current certification status.

Blended learning offers greater flexibility by allowing you to complete the theory component online at your own pace before attending a 4-hour practical session. This reduces time away from work while still providing the hands-on CPR and first aid practice needed to maintain competence and refresh nationally recognised NZQA First Aid unit standards.

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First Aid Level 1 - Basic Refresher (Blended Learning)

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