BASIC EMERGENCY FIRST AID RESPONDER

Basic Emergency First Aid Responder course

OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS PROGRAMME

NQF LEVEL 2, CREDITS 2

SKILLS ROGRAMME CODE: S-230801

Basic Emergency First Aid Responder Course

Duration: 3 Days
NQF Level: Level 2
Credits: 2 (1 Knowledge + 1 Practical)
Entry Requirements: Open Access (No Minimum Entry Requirements)


Registration Details

Individual Registration:

  • Registration Fee: R750.00 (Non-refundable)

  • Course Fee: R1,500.00

  • Total Amount Payable: R2,250.00

Group Registration (5 or More):

  • Registration Fee: R750.00 (Non-refundable)

  • Course Fee: R1,250.00

  • Total Amount Payable per Person: R2,000.00

Bonus: Registration includes a First Aid Kit, Branded T-shirt, and Stationery.


Programme Modules

Knowledge Module

  • Module Code: 900232-000-00-KM-01

  • Title: Fundamental Concepts and Principles of Basic Emergency First Aid

  • Level & Credits: NQF Level 2 | 1 Credit

Practical Module

  • Module Code: 900232-000-00-PM-01

  • Title: Provide Basic Emergency First Aid Techniques

  • Level & Credits: NQF Level 2 | 1 Credit


Why This Course Matters

Benefits to the Sector, Society, and the Economy:

  • Equips workers to deliver critical care before emergency services arrive.

  • Supports compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

  • Reduces workplace risks and boosts emergency readiness.

  • Empowers individuals to act in homes, schools, and public spaces.

  • Helps reduce the strain on healthcare systems and improves outcomes.

  • Promotes job creation and boosts national productivity.


Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in:

  • Workplaces – as first aiders in factories, offices, and mines.

  • Sporting Events – providing care during marathons, matches, and races.

  • Community Organisations – like the Red Cross or St. John Ambulance.

  • Security Services – security officers with first aid skills.

  • Event Management – as responders during concerts and public events.


Further Learning Opportunities

After successful completion, learners may progress to:

  • Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder Training

  • Specialised First Aid Courses – e.g., Paediatric or Wilderness First Aid

  • CPR & AED Certification

  • First Aid Facilitator Training – to become a certified first aid instructor


How to Apply

  1. Complete the Application Form

  2. Submit the Following Documents

    • Fully completed Application, Indemnity, and Consent Form

    • Certified ID Copy (within 6 months)

    • Certified Copy of Qualifications (within 6 months)

    • Proof of payment for Registration and Tuition Fees