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Memorable first aid training

We are passionate about equipping people with first aid knowledge and skills to confidently respond to real-life emergencies. We offer unit standard-based and specialist first aid training throughout New Zealand with flexible course styles and scheduling options to suit your needs and preference. Book on our public courses or get in touch to organise group bookings.

Our training is centred on creating an inclusive, supportive, and highly interactive learning environment. You’ll work through realistic scenarios under the guidance of experienced trainers who are both professional and approachable. With a strong focus on practice in a setting that encourages questions you will build skills and confidence. Whether you are attending our training for workplace compliance or to care for your community or loved ones, we promise you a memorable learning experience.

Organisers, we've got your back

We know organising first aid training for your organisation is hard so let us work with you!

We have many years of experience helping organisations of all types and sizes achieve successful first aid training. We offer flexible group booking options to suit the unique needs of workplaces, community groups, and specialised industries. With competitive pricing and discounts available for groups and specific sectors, Practical Training Solutions is a cost-effective choice. Our focus on accommodating diverse schedules and learning styles makes organising group training both straightforward and efficient.

Tired of managing first aid certificate expiries using spreadsheets and chasing your people for information? Our custom designed online portal allows you to manage all aspects of your and your people’s first aid training. You can make bookings, view enrolment information, track course progress, make changes to existing bookings, and download certificates. We also send you reminders when it’s time to renew certificates – even if your people have done their previous training with another provider.

What our learners and organisers say

What a fabulous job your team did yesterday. My students had a wonderful day and learned a lot of new skills. The day was well run, organised , structured and fun. It really was the best day that kept the students engaged and focused.

Excellent training. First time I’ve actually felt like I could walk away and confidently say I am a first aider. I was greeted with a smile , I was offered a drink which made me feel valued. During the training everything was explained to me in a way I could understand. I am pleased with my experience here and hope our company continues to use your service.

I must say it was an excellent experience! The concepts covered were incredibly informative and presented in a way that was much better than I anticipated. The facilities were top-notch, providing a comfortable and conducive learning environment. Our teacher was not only friendly but also very knowledgeable, making the learning process enjoyable. Overall, I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in learning first aid.

A great company to do my Workplace First Aid Course through. Amazing trainers, and a great premises to work within and access. The trainer put my nerves at ease, and was so supportive during my practical first aid session. What I learnt was both relevant and useful for my workplace, as well outside of work hours too. I would highly recommend them for anyone wanting to do a first aid course that was both comprehensive and of high quality. Thank you Practical Training Solutions!

Thank you for a great first aid course! Enthusiastic and energetic trainer who has lots of knowledge and is passionate about what he's teaching. Highly recommend A++

Thank you so much. the training was excellent and very specific for our context. I was on camp last week and a boy knocked out his front adult tooth. The first aid training gave me the confidence to know exactly what to do.

I enjoyed working in pairs for the day. The real-world examples, experience, and context are demonstrated throughout. I've left being more knowledgeable and compassionate towards our current medical workers/first responders/volunteer services, etc. Thank you. Highly recommend.

Great support offered throughout the first aid course. My second time doing my first aid course through Practical Training Solutions and I will definitely be back. Such a safe and comfortable learning environment. Tino pai Practical Training Solutions!

Everyone was stoked with the course yesterday. Was exactly the first aid course we were after. Sounds like we are all keen to do it again in a couple years. Was good doing it with the neighbours as well as there's a good chance they are going to be the first ones showing up to help first.

I have attended several Practical Training Solutions training sessions over the years, they cater to all learning styles and needs, they support, encourage each participant to achieve. If you do your home-work, go with an open and focused attitude you will enjoy. Nga mihi

Thank you for a great evening. It was good team building for us too.

Amazing course! 2nd time doing the first aid with Practical Training Solutions and they never miss!! Their training is awesome and thorough, the staff is so friendly and accommodating. And most importantly the courses are so informative. I always feel so confident after leaving my training with these guys, they have awesome little books which help you out too with all the training you’ve done. Highly recommend this place!!! Thankyou so much PTS

I just wanted to take the time to let you know how impressed we were with the training. The trainer provided a relaxed yet informative session and everyone once again left with confidence that they can help in an emergency situation.

The online preparation was well paced and informative, and easily completed. Our trainer was kind and supportive and helped us to feel able to learn and ask questions! Many thanks to Practical Training Solutions for a very good experience. It maintained a good balance of hypotheticals and reality throughout, and was highly applicable.

Really enjoyed! Loved that it was more hands on & practical. Trainer was great at leading this programme, great knowledge base and easy to engage. Great programme! Would recommend to others.

Thank you so much for last week. Your trainers were fantastic, another satisfied bunch of flight attending students.

I thoroughly enjoyed my first aid training both online and in person. The facilitator was engaging and the tutorials were lively and lots of fun. I recommend Practical Training Solutions to all business groups looking to upskill their staff in first aid.

We have all gained so much, and all left feeling more confident in our abilities to help in an emergency situation. The trainers were supportive and enthusiastic and encouraged us to use the knowledge and skills that we had learnt. Thank you very much.

Wonderful first aid trainers. Course was well-paced and suitable for all types of learners. Trainer was fantastic.

We have used Practical Training Solutions a couple of times for Electrical Competency and First Aid. The tutors were great and made the experience quite enjoyable. I would highly recommend this company, and we will use them again for all our staff refresher training in the future.

From the moment I called admin to inquire about available first aid courses through to today’s well paced and informative training session, the team at PTS were responsive, and highly professional. Very good use is made of modern training supports which added to knowledge and understanding of the subject being taught. As someone who spent 30 years in administering Human Resources I could not fault PTS processes or delivery and commend the company to anyone considering retaining a training organisation.

I have done many first aid courses and this would have to be the best. Best run, best organised and best delivery.

The course was fun, interactive and easy to understand. The tutor was exceptional in his teaching method.

An excellent course and an excellent tutor. Practical Training is exactly what we got, tuned perfectly to the needs of the group.

Recently sent 3 staff members on the Workplace First Aid blended course. Great patience and communication from office staff with bookings, and the training itself was brilliant as always. Could not recommend highly enough.

Thank you for a well run course. Please pass on my personal thanks to the trainer. His depth of knowledge and practical hands-on course were very much appreciated.

Thanks a billion!! Awesome training and fantastic trainer. Really appreciate the time, it went really quickly. Perfect amount of support, encouragement, and locking in different first aid scenarios that can be seriously daunting. Learned many new things and am more confident than I initially thought I'd be.

Thank you for being excellent to work with.

Excellent presenter - lots of props - kept our team engaged for the entire day. Great booklet - well presented easy to find info needed. Will use PTS again.

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