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We offer public first aid courses in Palmerston North and New Plymouth and first aid training for groups throughout the Lower North region. Our range of first aid courses includes unit standard-based comprehensive workplace courses, specialist and tailored first aid training. Our course styles are flexible and we have scheduling options to suit your needs and preferences.

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  • Sector discounts for many industries, organisation types, and tertiary students, for example early childhood education, schools, trades, hospitality, science and environment, and more. Click here to find out about our sector discounts
  • Public first aid courses in Palmerston North and New Plymouth
  • Flexible group bookings throughout the Lower North region
  • Price guarantee for group and individual bookings (we beat any advertised course fee or written quote by 15%)
  • Easy administration with our PTS Online Portal and friendly personal support
  • NZQA unit standard based and specialist training to support your workplace compliance
  • Modern equipment and interactive training resources create a memorable learning experience

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What our learners say

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.
LeighLearner
Very good course, engaging, fun and time efficient!
JorjaLearner
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.
GivenjotLearner
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!
AmyLearner
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++
ShaniLearner
Very informative, easy to understand. Accommodating and amazing trainer. Keep it up!
AntonetteLearner
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.
KeatonLearner
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!
DanielleLearner
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
PTLearner
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
TamsinLearner
Awesome as usual. Meets the standard I'm used to by using Practical Training Solutions. See you in 2 years!
MichelleLearner
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.
GemmaLearner
Not your usual First Aid Course. After doing them for 40 years I must say I was less than enthusiastic. Even walking in, it felt different. The day was spent on practical exercises, manikins were connected to tablets to monitor your CPR attempts in real time and give you a percentage score of your effectiveness. The most practical first aid kit ever, and great use of everyday items that most of us have in our house and in our car. Our trainer was compassionate, open minded and had a great sense of humour. If you want to upskill in a modern and most practical way, keep an eye out for this first aid course. Well worth one day of your time!
CaroleLearner
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.
JonnelleLearner
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.
DionLearner
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.
RusselLearner and Group Organiser
Wonderful first aid trainers. Course was well-paced and suitable for all types of learners. Trainer was fantastic.
RachelLearner
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.
MartinLearner and Business Owner
Thoroughly enjoyable. Lovely environment and made felt at ease.
SandiLearner
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.
MurrayLearner
I have done many first aid courses and this would have to be the best. Best run, best organised and best delivery.
KellyLearner and School Principal
The course was fun, interactive and easy to understand. The tutor was exceptional in his teaching method.
JeanLearner
An excellent course and an excellent tutor. Practical Training is exactly what we got, tuned perfectly to the needs of the group.
ShaunLearner
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.
MikeLearner (Electrical Competency Course)
Just a quick message about my first aid course. I found it bloody informative and I just wanted to let you know that I've made up my own first aid grab and go container for emergencies! Thanks heaps!
LearnerCatchment Group
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.
JimileenLearner
This course has been an awesome experience! We are expecting a baby soon and were interested in covering some first aid training relating to infants. Throughout the whole process there was amazing communication and clear instructions and processes. The mannequins for CPR compressions are hooked up to a screen that gives feedback on if you're pushing hard enough and keeping good timing - this was so helpful to experience what it needed to be like. We both are now also more confident to apply first aid in our workplaces.
Pip and RickLearners
I attended a refresher course today and was able to put my first aider skills to the test not 20 minutes after walking out of the course. I went to treat myself to a pie at our local bakery and heard a kafuffle behind me. It was an elderly lady acting strangely and her grandkids were acting distressed. I asked was she ok, she shook her head and was clasping her neck… chocking … I explained I had just been to a first aid course and offered to help her, she nodded, so three good thrusts to her back and up came the food that had been lodged in her throat. She took a big gasp and started to cry saying how scared she was when she couldn’t breathe. So thanks guys for the course today great outcome.
BruceLearner
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What our Lower North Island clients say

I have done many first aid courses and this would have to be the best. Best run, best organised and best delivery.
KellyLearner and School Principal
An excellent course and an excellent tutor. Practical Training is exactly what we got, tuned perfectly to the needs of the group.
ShaunLearner
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.
AlisonFirst aid organiser (High School Gateway Teacher and Coordinator)
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.
MurrayLearner
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.
LeighLearner
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!
AmyLearner
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++
ShaniLearner
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.
JuneFirst aid organiser (Primary School Deputy Principal)
Thank you for being excellent to work with.
First Aid organiser
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.
BlairFirst aid organiser (First Aid on Farms course)
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
PTLearner
Thank you for a great evening. It was good team building for us too.
TrudyFirst aid organiser (small business)
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
TamsinLearner
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.
AllieFirst aid organiser (Primary School)
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.
JonnelleLearner
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.
DionLearner
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.
RusselLearner and Group Organiser
Wonderful first aid trainers. Course was well-paced and suitable for all types of learners. Trainer was fantastic.
RachelLearner
The course was fun, interactive and easy to understand. The tutor was exceptional in his teaching method.
JeanLearner
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.
First Aid Organiser
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.
MikeLearner (Electrical Competency Course)
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.
JimileenLearner
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.
First Aid organiser
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