First Aid Level 2

Level 2 First Aid Training is more than just learning life-saving techniques – it’s about gaining the confidence and knowledge to act swiftly in critical situations. Whether you’re dealing with an occupational risk, a health emergency, or a serious accident at work, this course empowers you to take immediate, effective action. By enrolling in this course, you’ll learn important skills such as assessing injury scenes, providing emergency life support, and managing shock. You’ll also learn how to handle incidents involving children and infants and perform secondary assessments to ensure a thorough and accurate response.

Formative assessment

Various activities to be completed in class

Summative assessment

  • Written test
  • Practical exercise

Course outline

Upon completion of the course, the successful learner will be able to:

  • demonstrate the principles of primary emergency care
  • assess and control a single injury emergency scene in the workplace
  • demonstrate primary emergency life support for adults, children and infants
  • explain and manage shock
  • carry out secondary assessment of the sick or injured person and provide appropriate primary emergency care at the scene
  • keep records of the incident/accident.

Course information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder (QCTO Skills Programme)
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Credits: IconCredits:5
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:SP-230802 (QCTO Skills Programme ID)
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:First Aid Level 1
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Companies with an extensive risk profile, as learners will acquire a more in-depth knowledge of various injuries and emergency conditions, with which fellow employees in the work place might suffer.
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder (QCTO Skills Programme)
Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Credits: IconCredits:5
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:SP-230802 (QCTO Skills Programme ID)
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:First Aid Level 1
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Companies with an extensive risk profile, as learners will acquire a more in-depth knowledge of various injuries and emergency conditions, with which fellow employees in the work place might suffer.
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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title: Intermediate Emergency First Aid Responder (QCTO Skills Programme)
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R2 518,50 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:3 days
Credits: IconCredits:5
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:SP-230802 (QCTO Skills Programme ID)
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:First Aid Level 1
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• Companies with an extensive risk profile, as learners will acquire a more in-depth knowledge of various injuries and emergency conditions, with which fellow employees in the work place might suffer.
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