Our sector discounts
About our Waikato sector discounts
We support a wide range of Waikato education providers, industries and community groups through special sector discounts on first aid courses. We understand the importance of having people in these sectors first aid trained and support you through cost-effective first aid training. You can find information about our sector discounts and eligibility criteria below – just click on the sector you are affiliated with.
To access our sector discounts just select your sector in our course booking form and provide some sector-specific information so we can verify that you are eligible. If none of these sectors apply you are still eligible for our early payment discount, which is automatically applied to all bookings.
Our sectors
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
If you are associated with a childcare centre, Kōhanga Reo, work in homebased childcare or similar, you are eligible for our Early Childhood Education (ECE) discount. With our sector and early payment discounts the Workplace First Aider course fee reduces to $160.
In recognition of the great importance for people in early childhood education to be first aid trained we support the sector through cost-effective first aid training. If you are associated with a childcare centre, Kōhanga Reo, work in homebased childcare, or similar, you are eligible for our Early Childhood Education (ECE) discount. The Early Childhood Education (ECE) discount applies to our Workplace First Aider course, which meets NZQA, WorkSafe, and Ministry of Education requirements for most industries and workplace. We also offer cost effective First Aid Revalidation and private group course.
| Workplace First Aider | Revalidation First Aid | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard course fee | $225 | $135 |
| Less sector discount | -$45 | |
| Less early payment discount | -$20 | -$10 |
| Course fee with all discounts | $160 | $125 |
All course fees shown include GST.
If you would like to have NZQA credits registered, please note that there is an additional cost of $15 per person.
Not-for-profit (NFP)
Not-for-profit organisations play an invaluable role in our communities and in recognition we provide this discount to volunteers in the not-for-profit sector. With our sector and early payment discounts the Workplace First Aider course fee reduces to $150.
We appreciate the important role people in the not-for-profit sector play in our communities. We also know what an important role first aid training plays in providing safe communities and therefore support the sector through cost-effective first aid training.
If you are associated with a not-for-profit organisation, you are probably eligible for our Not-for-profit Sector discount. The Not-for-profit Sector discount applies to our Workplace First Aider course, which meets NZQA, WorkSafe, and Ministry of Education requirements for most industries and workplaces. We also offer cost effective First Aid Revalidation and private group course.
| Workplace First Aider | Revalidation First Aid | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard course fee | $225 | $135 |
| Less sector discount | -$55 | |
| Less early payment discount | -$20 | -$10 |
| Course fee with all discounts | $150 | $125 |
All course fees shown include GST.
If you would like to have NZQA credits registered, please note that there is an additional cost of $15 per person.
Schools
We support your efforts in creating safe school environments by discounting course fees for teachers, other school staff and students. With our sector and early payment discounts the Workplace First Aider course fee reduces to $135).
Because we know what an important role first aid training plays in providing a safe school environment for your school we offer a significant discount for teachers, other school staff and school students.
If you are associated with a primary, intermediate, or high school, Kura Kaupapa Māori, Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu (formerly The Correspondence School), a Teen Parenting Unit (TPU), are home schooling or working in a support role at a boarding school, you are probably eligible for our Schools Sector discount. The Schools Sector discount applies to our Workplace First Aider course, which meets NZQA, WorkSafe, and Ministry of Education requirements for most industries and workplace. We also offer cost effective First Aid Revalidation and private group course.
| Workplace First Aider | Revalidation First Aid | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard course fee | $225 | $135 |
| Less sector discount | -$75 | |
| Less early payment discount | -$20 | -$10 |
| Course fee with all discounts | $135 | $125 |
All course fees shown include GST.
If you would like to have NZQA credits registered, please note that there is an additional cost of $15 per person.
Tertiary student
We understand that tertiary students have to budget carefully. To be eligible you need to study at a university, polytechnic (e.g. Wintec Te Pūkenga) or private training establishment. With our sector and early payment discounts the Workplace First Aider course fee reduces to $135.
We understand that tertiary students have to budget carefully. We’d like you to be first aid trained so that you can help your friends and family if they have a first aid emergency. We also know that many of you need to have a first aid certificate for your study or work. For these reasons we support you through reduced cost first aid training.
If you are a student at a university, polytechnic (for example Wintec Te Pūkenga) or a Private Training Establishment and have a valid ID card you are eligible for our Tertiary Sector discount. The Tertiary Sector discount applies to our Workplace First Aider course, which meets NZQA, WorkSafe, and Ministry of Education requirements for most industries and workplaces. We also offer cost effective First Aid Revalidation and private group course.
| Workplace First Aider | Revalidation First Aid | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard course fee | $225 | $135 |
| Less sector discount | -$70 | |
| Less early payment discount | -$20 | -$10 |
| Course fee with all discounts | $135 | $125 |
All course fees shown include GST.
If you would like to have NZQA credits registered, please note that there is an additional cost of $15 per person.
Trades
If you are a tradie, this one is for you! Whether you are a sole trader, associated with a large construction company, apprentice, or the boss, you are eligible for our Trades discount. With our sector and early payment discounts the Workplace First Aider course fee reduces to $175.
We understand the value of time and money in the Trades sector and are pleased to support you by offering cost-effective first aid training and flexible course styles that require reduced time off the tools.
Whether you are a sole trader or associated with a large construction company, are an apprentice, office administrator, or the boss, if you work in the trades you are probably eligible for our Trades discount. The Trades Sector discount applies to our Workplace First Aider course, which meets NZQA and WorkSafe requirements for most industries and workplaces. We also offer cost effective First Aid Revalidation and private group course.
| Workplace First Aider | Revalidation First Aid | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard course fee | $225 | $135 |
| Less sector discount | -$30 | |
| Less early payment discount | -$20 | -$10 |
| Course fee with all discounts | $175 | $125 |
All course fees shown include GST.
If you would like to have NZQA credits registered, please note that there is an additional cost of $15 per person.
Healthcare
Whether you work in physiotherapy, disability support, general practice, rehabilitation, a rest home, pharmacy or other part of our health and disability sector, this is to support you. With our sector and early payment discounts the Workplace First Aider course fee reduces to $175.
We appreciate the important role people in the healthcare sector play in our communities. We also know what an important role first aid training plays in providing safe communities and therefore support the sector through cost-effective first aid training.
If you work in the healthcare sector, for example, in physiotherapy, disability support, general practice, rehabilitation, a rest home, pharmacy or other part of our health and disability sector, you are eligible for our Healthcare Sector discount. The Healthcare Sector discount applies to our Workplace First Aider course, which meets NZQA, WorkSafe, and Ministry of Education requirements for most industries and workplaces. We also offer cost effective First Aid Revalidation and private group course.
| Workplace First Aider | Revalidation First Aid | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard course fee | $225 | $135 |
| Less sector discount | -$30 | |
| Less early payment discount | -$20 | -$10 |
| Course fee with all discounts | $175 | $125 |
All course fees shown include GST.
If you would like to have NZQA credits registered, please note that there is an additional cost of $15 per person.
Hospitality
For those working in the hospitality sector: If you are a waiter, bartender, barista, chef, hotel/motel receptionist or housekeeper, event organiser, or manager, this is for you. With our sector and early payment discounts the Workplace First Aider course fee reduces to $175.
If you work in the Hospitality sector, for example as a waiter, bartender, barista, chef, hotel/motel receptionist or housekeeper, event organiser, or manager, you are probably eligible for our Hospitality Sector discount. The Hospitality Sector discount applies to our Workplace First Aider course, which meets NZQA, WorkSafe, and Ministry of Education requirements for most industries and workplaces. We also offer cost effective First Aid Revalidation and private group course.
| Workplace First Aider | Revalidation First Aid | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard course fee | $225 | $135 |
| Less sector discount | -$25 | |
| Less early payment discount | -$20 | -$10 |
| Course fee with all discounts | $175 | $125 |
All course fees shown include GST.
If you would like to have NZQA credits registered, please note that there is an additional cost of $15 per person.
Sport & Recreation
Accidents and injuries happen in sports and recreation and we would love to see most coaches, referees, and staff in gyms, clubs, and the professional sports sector to be first aid trained. With our sector and early payment discounts the Workplace First Aider course fee reduces to $175.
We appreciate the important role people in the sport and recreation sector play in our communities. Accidents and injuries happen in sports and recreation and we know what an important role first aid training plays in providing safe sport environments. We would love to see most coaches, referees, and staff in gyms, clubs, and the professional sports sector to be first aid trained and therefore support the sector through cost-effective first aid training.
If you work or volunteer in the sport and recreation sector, for example, you are eligible for our Sport and Recreation Sector discount. The Sport and Recreation Sector discount applies to our Workplace First Aider course, which meets NZQA, WorkSafe, and Ministry of Education requirements for most industries and workplaces. We also offer cost effective First Aid Revalidation and private group course.
| Workplace First Aider | Revalidation First Aid | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard course fee | $225 | $135 |
| Less sector discount | -$30 | |
| Less early payment discount | -$20 | -$10 |
| Course fee with all discounts | $175 | $125 |
All course fees shown include GST.
If you would like to have NZQA credits registered, please note that there is an additional cost of $15 per person.
Science & Environment
Whether you work at an environmental consultancy, university or research institute, as a scientific diver, science communicator, lab technician, or academic, this discount applies to you. With our sector and early payment discounts the Workplace First Aider course fee reduces to $175.
We understand the value of science and environmental protection and we also know that work in this sector can be high risk. In support of what you do we offer cost-effective first aid training and flexible course styles that allow you to get first aid trained with minimal interruption of your work schedule.
Whether you work at an environmental consultancy, university or research institute, as a scientific diver, science communicator, lab technician, or academic, if you work in science or environmental conservation, you are probably eligible for our Science and Environment discount. The Science and Environment sector discount applies to our Workplace First Aider course, which meets NZQA and WorkSafe requirements for most industries and workplaces. We also offer cost effective First Aid Revalidation and private group course.
| Workplace First Aider | Revalidation First Aid | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard course fee | $225 | $135 |
| Less sector discount | -$30 | |
| Less early payment discount | -$20 | -$10 |
| Course fee with all discounts | $175 | $125 |
All course fees shown include GST.
If you would like to have NZQA credits registered, please note that there is an additional cost of $15 per person.
No sector applies? You still get our early payment discount
If none of our sector discounts above apply to you, you are still eligible for our early payment discount, which reduces your Workplace First Aider course fee to $205*.
| Workplace First Aider | Revalidation First Aid | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard course fee | $225 | $135 |
| Less early payment discount | -$20 | -$10 |
| Course fee with all discounts | $205 | $125 |
All course fees shown include GST.
If you would like to have NZQA credits registered, please note that there is an additional cost of $15 per person.
