What first aid course do I need for my industry?
Not sure which health and safety course you need for your industry or profession? Here at First Aid Accident & Emergency, we provide courses that range from beginner First Aid to Advanced Resuscitation.
Depending on the work environment or industry, safety certification requirements and recommendations can differ.
We have put together a handy chart to help you find the right FAAE course for you. For further information on the required and recommended courses outlined below or if your industry/profession is not on this list, please call 07 5520 5068 or send us a message here and one of our knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you.

Profession / Position |
Required Course |
Valid |
Recommended |
---|---|---|---|
Electrical Contractor | CPR | 12 mo | First Aid, Low Voltage Rescue, CPR |
Low Voltage Rescue | 12 mo | ||
Restricted Electrical License | CPR | 12 mo | First Aid, Low Voltage Rescue |
Plumber | First Aid | 3 yrs | First Aid, CPR |
CPR | 12 mo | ||
Builder | First Aid | 3 yrs | First Aid,CPR |
CPR | 12 mo | ||
Construction Contractor | First Aid | 3 yrs | First Aid,CPR |
CPR | 12 mo | ||
Doctor | CPR | 2 yrs | First Aid,CPR |
Dentist | CPR | 12 mo | First Aid,CPR |
Nurse | CPR | 12 mo | First Aid,CPR |
Physiotherapist | CPR | 12 mo | First Aid |
Child Care Teachers | CPR | 12 mo | First Aid, CPR |
First Aid | 3 yrs | ||
School Teachers | CPR | 12 mo | First Aid, CPR |
First Aid | 3 yrs | ||
Retail Workers | 1 Member of Staff on Premises – First Aid | 3 yrs | First Aid,CPR |
1 Member of Staff on Premises – CPR | 12 mo | ||
Marine Industry | First Aid | 3 yrs | First Aid,CPR |
CPR | 12 mo | ||
Advanced Resuscitation | 3 yrs | ||
Personal Trainer, Gym Instructor | First Aid | 3 yrs | First Aid,CPR |
CPR | 12 mo | ||
University Students in Medical/ Teaching/Physio Courses |
First Aid – required for practice sessions | 3 yrs | First Aid,CPR |
CPR | 12 mo | ||
Security Personnel | First Aid | 3 yrs | First Aid,CPR |
CPR | 12 mo | ||
Hotel | 1 Member of Staff on Premises – First Aid | 3 yrs | First Aid,CPR |
1 Member of Staff on Premises – CPR | 12 mo | ||
Hospitality | 1 Member of Staff on Premises – First Aid | 3 yrs | First Aid,CPR |
1 Member of Staff on Premises – CPR | 12 mo | ||
Sporting Event Staff | 1 Member of Staff on Premises – First Aid | 3 yrs | First Aid,CPR |
1 Member of Staff on Premises – CPR | 12 mo |