Who this course is for
- Appointed first aiders on sites whose own hazards go beyond everyday injuries
- Mining, industrial and construction first aiders dealing with occupational risk
- First aiders who already hold Level 1 and need to go further
- Employers whose risk assessment calls for more than basic first aid cover
What you will be able to do after this course
- Provide primary first aid care in response to a workplace health emergency
- Assess and manage a patient whose condition arises from an occupational risk
- Use first aid equipment and oxygen where the workplace provides it
- Record the incident and hand over accurately to emergency services
What the course covers
The course builds on Level 1 and focuses on the health emergencies that come out of the specific occupational risks of a workplace rather than general injuries.
Learners cover patient assessment in more depth, respiratory and circulatory emergencies, managing an unconscious patient, injuries arising from occupational hazards such as crush, chemical, heat and electrical exposure, use of the equipment the workplace provides, multiple casualty situations, and incident recording and handover. Practical work is done through scenario-based exercises.
How you are assessed and what you receive
Assessment covers a written knowledge test and practical scenarios, where the learner assesses and manages simulated casualties under time pressure. On successful completion the learner is certificated against the relevant unit standard, and the certificate can be downloaded from the Fundza portal as well as issued directly.
What this certificate is worth
Where a risk assessment shows that a workplace carries hazards beyond the ordinary, a Level 1 appointment is not enough and auditors will say so. This certificate is what closes that gap, and it is checked during safety audits and at site induction. Learners can download it from the Fundza portal at any time.
Duration, dates and fees
| Option | Duration | Fee | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full course | 2 Days | R2 178 | First-time certification |
On-site delivery at your own premises is available and is usually the better option for a group, because the scenarios can be built around your own hazards. For group bookings, tell us how many people need certifying and where they are based.
Where and how the training runs
Training runs at the Fundza Training Institute centre in Mokopane, and on site at your own premises. On-site delivery is generally better for Level 2, since the whole point of the course is responding to the risks that particular workplace carries. For a group booking, tell us how many people need certifying and where they are based, and we will come back with dates and a quotation.
First Aid Level 2 and Level 1: how they differ
| Level 2 (this course) | Level 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| What it certifies | Primary first aid care in the workplace | Basic life support and first aid |
| Focus | Occupational risks specific to that workplace | Stabilising a patient until help arrives |
| Typically needed | Higher-risk mining and industrial sites | Most general workplaces |
Level 2 assumes the competencies in Level 1 and extends them. Which one you need comes out of your own risk assessment, not the headcount alone.
Where this course can take you
First Aid Level 2 sits at the top of the first aid stack at Fundza. It is usually held alongside Fire Fighting Level 1 or Level 2 and SHE Representative training, and many employers book the set together in the Safety Combo.
See both levels side by side on the first aid courses page.
Enquire about this course
Tell us how many people need certifying and where they are based, and we will come back with dates and a quotation.
First Aid Level 2 questions
What does First Aid Level 2 cover?
First Aid Level 2 builds on Level 1 and focuses on the health emergencies that come out of the specific occupational risks of a workplace rather than general injuries. It covers patient assessment in more depth, respiratory and circulatory emergencies, managing an unconscious patient, injuries arising from occupational hazards such as crush, chemical, heat and electrical exposure, using the equipment the workplace provides, multiple casualty situations, and incident recording and handover.
How long is First Aid Level 2 and what does it cost?
First Aid Level 2 runs over 2 days and costs R2 178 at Fundza Training Institute. The fee covers the training, the assessment and certification, and you can download your certificate afterwards. Group bookings for on-site training are quoted per booking.
Do I need First Aid Level 1 first?
Level 2 builds on Level 1 and assumes those skills, so learners normally hold Level 1 before doing it. If you are not sure where your team stands, tell us what certificates they already hold and we will advise.
Who on a site should hold First Aid Level 2?
Where a risk assessment shows that a workplace carries hazards beyond the ordinary, a Level 1 appointment is not enough and auditors will say so. Mines, plants, workshops and construction sites usually train at least some of their appointed first aiders to Level 2.
Is there a practical assessment?
Yes. You are assessed on a written knowledge test and on scenario-based practical exercises, where you assess and manage simulated casualties under time pressure.
Can Fundza train our team at our workplace?
Yes. Fundza trains first aid groups on site at your own premises anywhere in South Africa. On-site delivery is generally better for Level 2, since the whole point of the course is responding to the risks that particular workplace carries. Tell us how many people need certifying and where they are based, and we will come back with dates and a quotation.
