FIRST AID

The Department of Labour requires the appointment of first aiders where more than 10 workers are employed at a workplace, provided by the employer.

Our First Aid Level 1 training course will provide individuals with the necessary skills to respond to a workplace emergency.

Being prepared so that you could save a life!

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UNIT STANDARD

NQF level 1 | US 119567 | Credits 5

Perform basic life support and first aid procedures

CERTIFICATION
SETA accredited competence certificate

(approx. 6 months), Valid for 3 Years

Attendance certificates will be issued to all individuals attending training within 10 working days from successful completion of training.

DURATION

2+ Days

Classroom (Face-to-Face)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Read, write, & understand English

Math literacy (ABET Level 3 – Grade 7)Grade 9 certificate

IDEAL FOR

SME businesses that want to ensure their employees are equipped to deal with any emergency situation that requires first aid, and to ensure legal compliance.

This is also for any members of the public who are keen to acquire first aid skills.

ASSESSMENT

Workbook completion (requires 85% to pass)
Practical demonstration of First Aid skills.

COURSE OUTLINE

Do you have a certified First Aider on site at all times?

DID YOU KNOW?

First Aid level 1 is the minimum required qualification for all workplaces in South Africa,

as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

A blended learning approach to teach the learner the principles of basic first aid. The course equips learners with the basic principles of assessing an emergency situation, contacting the emergency services as quickly as possible and while awaiting their arrival, candidates will be able to perform basic skills required to sustain life.

Learners will be able to perform basic life support and first aid procedures:

Introduction to SAQA
Legal Overview
Medico-Ethical Considerations
Health & Safety, prevention, and protection
Scene Management / Situation Assessment
Elementary Anatomy & Physiology
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Artificial Respiration
Shock & Fainting
Wounds & Bleeding
Other Injuries, Electrocution, Burns, Bites, Stings, Outdoor emergencies
Fractures
Head, neck & spine
Lifestyle Diseases, heart, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy
workplace action plan

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R.I.T.E. safety at the R.I.T.E. time

OHS (Occupational health and Safety) is for EVERY type of business!

Keeping workplaces safe is a number one priority for any business. Our safety inductions and training mean your workforce is qualified, inducted and assessed before they even step on site – in compliance with local legislative and regulator requirements.

We also can help you with all your safety requirements:

Management Services | Compliance and Safety kits

FIRST AID

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