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Competenz has partnered with New Zealand Red Cross to make first aid training easier for our apprentices. Book a public course at a Red Cross Centre near you, and use promo code Competenz10 at the cart for your partner discount. Offer runs until 1 October 2027.
"This integrated approach gives businesses the confidence to lead well, meet their obligations and grow capable, connected teams, delivering value for employers, learners and the wider New Zealand economy."
- Ruth Cooper, Executive Director, Competenz
In engineering, manufacturing and the trades, things can go wrong fast. A trained first aider can make the difference in those first few minutes. First aid skills also go with you, to every site, every team and home. Some of our programme will require you to obtain 6401 and 6402 as part of your qualification, we now make that easy!
Comprehensive First Aid. 12 hours, or 6 online and 6 in class. For high-risk workplaces. NZQA Level 3, 5 credits.
Essential First Aid. 8 hours, or 4 online and 4 in class. For lower-risk workplaces. NZQA Level 2, 3 credits
First Aid Revalidation. 6 hours, or 2 online and 4 in class. Keeps a current certificate valid. Bring proof on the day.
Not sure which one? Your employer's health and safety plan, or your Training Advisor, can point you to the right level.
Need your whole team trained? Red Cross can run a course at your workplace.
Red Cross runs public courses at 47 training centres across Aotearoa. Pick your nearest when you book.
Yes, Red Cross can run courses for a single workplace on request. Talk to your Training Advisor or contact Red Cross directly.
Yes, if your certificate is current and no older than two years. Bring proof on the day.
Two years. After that you need a revalidation course.
Yes, for Comprehensive and Essential First Aid. Red Cross claims them for you, and they usually show on your record within a week. Revalidation does not carry credits.
At 47 Red Cross centres nationwide. See the list above.
It runs from 1 October 2026 to 1 October 2027.
Competenz10. Enter it at the cart when you book online, or quote it on the phone.
You or your employer, when you book.
All Competenz customers & partners .
