About us
Our story
Following many years in the first aid industry we decided that first aid can be done better. In 2018 we obtained our registration as an NZQA Private Training Establishment (PTE) and we are also a signatory to the Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 under the Education and Training Act 2020. We take our obligations and compliance requirements seriously and you can trust us to things right.
As Practical Training Solutions we have trained over 35,000 learners. Of those who have previously trained with another provider, 88% said that our course was better than their previous course. We are enormously proud of this and all the positive feedback we receive daily. However, we don’t let that stop us continuously working on improving our training, administration, and support for learners and organisers.
We are passionate about equipping people with practical first aid skills through engaging, memorable, and relevant training. We offer NZQA unit standard-based, specialist, and tailored courses, all focussing on real-world scenarios, ensuring every learner leaves with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to act effectively in first aid emergency situations. With our range of course types, flexible course delivery styles, public and private training options, we combine flexibility with robust, practical teaching.
Affiliations and memberships
As an NZQA Private Training Establishment our courses, trainers, delivery sites, and student pastoral care procedures are regulated and quality assured.
Our unit standard based courses and assessment processes are regularly moderated, giving you assurance that our training and assessment meets best practice education standards.
We are proud members of the Association of Emergency Care Training Providers (AECTP). One of our Directors is a board member of the AECTP, promoting excellence in first aid training for all New Zealanders.
We understand that WorkSafe compliance is of upmost importance for you. Our courses meet all relevant compliance requirements and we are happy to assist you in conducting a WorkSafe first aid needs assessment for your business.
Where to find and how to contact us
We offer first aid training throughout New Zealand. Our national centre and Private Training Establishment office are based in Hamilton but we have centres throughout the country providing you with local support and services.
To contact your local centre, just click here or on the Find your local centre button on the top of your screen.
To contact our national centre and Private Training Establishment office you can email us at [email protected] or call us on 07 856 1194.
