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FAQ’s

This is the place we try to provide answers to industry questions. If you have a question not found on the page below please use the form at the bottom of the page and we will endeavour to provide you with the answer.
What is that abbreviation?

Abbreviations Here is a glossary of common abbreviations used in the our TEO sector and that can be found in AECTP documentation.

What are the minimum workplace requirements?
Workplace Health and Safety

Pre-hospital Emergency Care and First Aid for the Workplace

  • Employers must take all practicable steps to develop procedures for dealing with emergencies that may arise while employees are at work
  • Each industry undertakes their own risk assessment
  • See Worksafe’s guides – First Aid for Workplace – A Practical Guide and Workplace First Aid Needs Assessment Checklist
What are the requirements for Refresher training?
Refresher and Revalidation Courses
  • The student’s workplace certificate should be renewed every 2 years however there is a maximum grace period of 3mths from date of certificate – no exceptions.
  • To ensure the learner’s certificate expiry is within the 2yrs 3mths timeframe the First Aid training provider is to sight the learner’s certificate (or copy of their certificate) or have verified this information from their current electronic systems.
How do I find information about NZQA first aid unit standards?
First Aid Unit Standards

Information can be found at NZQA’s First Aid Training Requirements for tertiary education organisations (TEOs). This document outlines key information for quality systems for all first aid training providers in New Zealand.