Basic First Aid – NQF Level 2

Gain the knowledge and practical skills to respond confidently to common emergencies at home, at work or in the community.
  Only available in Cape Town
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What you will learn

Essential theory combined with practical, hands-on application.

Assess an emergency

Scene safety and primary assessmentAirway, breathing and circulationContacting emergency services

Respond to urgent situations

Adult, child and infant CPR, Choking response, Recovery position and shock

Manage common injuries

Severe bleeding and burns, Fractures and sprains, Bites, stings and environmental injuries

Communicate and report

First aider responsibilities, Emergency communication, EMS handover and incident records
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Corporate & Group Training – Tailored for Your Team

Looking to train groups of 5+? We can tailor a bulk-training package to meet your organisation’s needs.
  • Custom scheduling
  • Certification valid for 3 years
  • We handle bookings, assessments, and logistics
  • Flexible mode: self-paced online theory + on-site practical day
  • 24/7 Support with Live Chat
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Course Content

This course is divided into two key modules — Knowledge and Practical Skills:

Knowledge Module (Theory)


  • Role of a first aider & legal/ethical considerations
  • Understanding the ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
  • Basic human anatomy relevant to first aid
  • Recognising and responding to common emergencies
  • Communication and incident reporting

Practical Module

  • Scene safety and primary assessment
  • Hands-on CPR (infant, child, adult)
  • Choking rescue techniques
  • Bleeding control and shock management
  • Immobilisation of fractures and sprains
  • Treating burns, bites, stings, and environmental injuries

Training Schedule

Day 1 - Knowledge & Core Skills-Self Paced Learning

  • Introduction & course briefing
  • Legal and ethical role of a first aider
  • Scene safety and assessment
  • Primary survey (ABCs) CPR for infants, children, and adults
  • Choking management

Day 2 – Practical Application & Assessment

  • Bleeding control and shock management
  • Treating burns, bites, stings, and environmental injuries
  • Fracture and sprain immobilisation
  • Safe EMS handover and record keeping
  • Written and practical assessments

Training Days Schedule:

  • Location: Care College, 155 Loop Street, Cape Town
  • Days: Weekdays (Excluding Friday's). The booking link will be shared with you, once you purchase the course to book your slot.
  • Time: 09:00am – 14:00pm

Important to note:
  • Day 1 will be completed online via our digital platform.
  • Day 2 must be attended in person at our Care College campus for the practical session and official First Aid sign-off.


Once you book, we’ll confirm your allocated training day to ensure class availability
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Ready to build life-saving confidence?

Complete the two-day programme and demonstrate your knowledge and practical competence.

Meet the instructor

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Wesley Jordan

Sales Manager
Wesley Jordan is a Sales Manager and Business Consultant since 2002. He enjoys teaching all levels and all ages. He looks forward to sharing his love of building meaningful and effective content with all students to develop their marketing abilities.

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