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The following is extracted from the AECTP Rules.
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Full Membership

Full Membership will allow the member to nominate individuals to stand for appointment/election to the Board and to vote where permitted by these Rules on Board elections and AECTP decisions. The Board will determine from time to time the member benefits applicable to this category of membership, but it is intended to be as full as circumstances permit. New Zealand Red Cross and St John will each be Full AECTP Members.
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Intermediate Membership

Intermediate Membership will allow for New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 3 & 4 Providers to work towards gaining category 1 or 2 status. Intermediate membership does not allow an organisation/provider to appoint organisation members or employees to stand for appointment/election to the Board or vote at Board Elections or AECTP decisions.

Intermediate members will be actively working towards Full membership within the first two years of membership, or as approved by the Board. The Board will request a status update during this period.

If the desired status has not been reached by, or within, the time frame set, the Board will review further options with the organisation/provider, on a case-by-case basis. Intermediate members will not be entitled to utilise the AECTP logo.

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Affiliate Membership

Affiliate Membership may include any organisation or interested individuals with a demonstrated interest in the first aid training industry but does not allow an organisation or interested individuals to appoint individual organisation members or employees to stand for appointment/election to the Board or to vote at Board elections or AECTP decisions, nor utilise the AECTP logo. The Board shall determine from time to time the extent of member benefits that this class of membership shall be entitled to,

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RULES of the ASSOCIATION OF EMERGENCY
CARE TRAINING PROVIDERS INCORPORATED

  1. The Association shall be called the Association of Emergency Care Training Providers Incorporated(“AECTP”).
  2. The Registered Office of the AECTP will be situated at such place as the Board shall decide from time to time.
  3. The AECTP will consist of a group of Emergency Care Training Providers administered by a national executive known as the Board.
  4. The AECTP shall represent the interests of the organisations and individuals that constitute its members, and shall provide an opportunity for other individual persons to also participate in its activities.
  5. The objects of the AECTP shall be:
    (a) To represent member organisations.
    (b) To act as the recognised industry representative body.
    (c) To act as a conduit to key stakeholders where appropriate.
    (d) To be recognised as a “Peak Body” by NZQA.
    (e) To add credibility to member organisations.
    (f) To support and assist in the development of industry standards.
    (g) To provide networking and support opportunities to members.
    (h) To keep members up to date with current industry standards and developments.
    (i) To provide recognised professional development through industry conferences and forums.
    (j) To facilitate ideas and motivation.
    (k) To respect the independence of individual member organisations.
What our members say

Simon Barnett

Hato Hone St John
The Association of Emergency Care Training Providers (AECTP) brings together organisations and professionals committed to raising the standard of First Aid training in New Zealand. By breaking down traditional competitive barriers, AECTP fosters a culture of collaboration, where members share knowledge, advocate for best practice, and shape the future of first aid education—together. As a member, you’ll be part of a collective voice driving positive change, ensuring consistency, quality, and accessibility in life-saving training across the country.

Ron Liddicote

Shalom Training

As a sole trader First Aid provider based in the isolated rural Far North AECTP is invaluable.

Through this professional association I am able to keep up with changes and trends in national and international First Aid standards. Our Conferences provide a platform for new and innovative tools I can use in everyday course delivery and widen my overall skill and knowledge.

It also means I get great updates and can ask the tricky questions in a supportive environment. Many of our presenters over the years have been world leaders in their specialist areas and inspiring educators.

AECTP IS Aotearoa’s top professional body in the First Aid domain and I know any prospective members won’t be disappointed.