What will I learn during a First Aid Level 2 Advanced Refresher?

During the course you'll refresh your ability to assess and secure an emergency scene, perform CPR on adults, children and infants, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), manage choking and airway emergencies, treat bleeding, burns, fractures and other common injuries, respond to medical emergencies, manage first aid until emergency services arrive and apply current New Zealand Resuscitation Council guidelines. The course uses realistic practical scenarios to rebuild confidence in responding to emergencies.

Which NZQA unit standards are refreshed during this course?

Successful participants refresh the following nationally recognised NZQA Unit Standards: 6402 (Provide Basic Life Support), 6401 (Provide First Aid) and 6400 (Manage First Aid in an Emergency Situation). These standards are widely recognised by employers throughout New Zealand and are commonly required for designated workplace first aiders.

What will I learn during a First Aid Level 2 Advanced Refresher?

During the course you'll refresh your ability to assess and secure an emergency scene, perform CPR on adults, children and infants, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), manage choking and airway emergencies, treat bleeding, burns, fractures and other common injuries, respond to medical emergencies, manage first aid until emergency services arrive, and apply current New Zealand Resuscitation Council guidelines. The course uses realistic practical scenarios to rebuild confidence in responding to emergencies.

Which NZQA unit standards are refreshed during this course?

Successful participants refresh the following nationally recognised NZQA Unit Standards: 6402 (Provide Basic Life Support), 6401 (Provide First Aid) and 6400 (Manage First Aid in an Emergency Situation). These standards are widely recognised by employers throughout New Zealand and are commonly required for designated workplace first aiders.

First Aid Level 2 Advanced Refresher (Face to Face)

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Duration:1 Day (8 Hours)

Maximum Attendees: 15

Training available at your own workplace.

Price (excl GST)

$3000 Company Booking

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Refresh the skills and knowledge to recognise emergencies, and comfortably be a first responder to provide a range of first aid treatment and basic life support.

This nationally recognised First Aid course will complete your refresher 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.

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 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 L2 - Advanced

Unit

Level

Credit

Description

6402

1
1

Provide Basic Life Support

6401
2
1

Provide First Aid

6400
3
2

Manage First Aid in an emergency situation.

First Aid Level 2 Advanced Refresher Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about your First Aid Level 2 Advanced Refresher training options in New Zealand.

The First Aid Level 2 Advanced Refresher is a nationally recognised one-day course designed for people who already hold a First Aid Level 2 qualification and need to refresh their knowledge and practical skills. The course reviews emergency response procedures, CPR, AED use, first aid treatment and emergency scene management while maintaining NZQA Unit Standards 6400, 6401 and 6402 in line with New Zealand Resuscitation Council guidelines.

This refresher course is intended for anyone whose First Aid Level 2 certificate is approaching renewal, including workplace first aiders, health and safety representatives, construction workers, manufacturing employees, healthcare staff, teachers, childcare workers, emergency response teams and anyone responsible for responding to workplace emergencies. To be eligible, your previous qualification must still be within the refresher period of 2 years and 3 months.

The full First Aid Level 2 Advanced course is designed for first-time learners and provides comprehensive training in emergency response and advanced first aid. The Level 2 Advanced Refresher is a shorter one-day course that updates existing knowledge, refreshes practical skills and renews the NZQA unit standards for people who already hold the qualification within the permitted refresher period.

During the course you'll refresh your ability to:

Assess and secure an emergency scene
Perform CPR on adults, children and infants
Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Manage choking and airway emergencies
Treat bleeding, burns, fractures and other common injuries
Respond to medical emergencies
Manage first aid until emergency services arrive
Apply current New Zealand Resuscitation Council guidelines

The course uses realistic practical scenarios to rebuild confidence in responding to emergencies.

Yes. CPR and AED training are key components of the refresher course. Participants practise CPR techniques for adults, children and infants, learn how to safely operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), review rescue breathing methods, manage choking emergencies and refresh their basic life support skills using current New Zealand Resuscitation Council guidelines.

Successful participants refresh the following nationally recognised NZQA Unit Standards:

6402 – Provide Basic Life Support
6401 – Provide First Aid
6400 – Manage First Aid in an Emergency Situation

These standards are widely recognised by employers throughout New Zealand and are commonly required for designated workplace first aiders.

The First Aid Level 2 Advanced Refresher is delivered as a one-day, eight-hour face-to-face course. The practical training allows participants to refresh their emergency response skills through hands-on scenarios and instructor-led activities.

Yes. The course refreshes nationally recognised NZQA unit standards accepted by employers across New Zealand. Completing regular refresher training helps organisations meet workplace health and safety obligations while ensuring designated first aiders maintain current emergency response skills.

Yes. Safety 'n Action offers workplace training for organisations across New Zealand. The First Aid Level 2 Advanced Refresher can be delivered at your workplace or at one of Safety 'n Action's training centres, making it convenient for businesses to train multiple employees while reducing downtime.

Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The First Aid Level 2 Advanced Refresher is delivered by experienced trainers using realistic emergency scenarios and practical exercises that help participants build confidence and competence. The course follows current New Zealand Resuscitation Council guidelines, refreshes NZQA Unit Standards 6400, 6401 and 6402, and is available throughout New Zealand for both individuals and workplace groups.

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