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FIRST AIDLEVEL 1EMERGENCY BASICS First Aid Level 1 Core emergency response — CPR, bleeding control, choking, and scene safety for workplace and community settings. 8h Level 1 Certificate View Course Details FIRST AIDLEVEL 2AED & TRAUMA Sample First Aid Level 2 AED operation, fracture management, burns, shock treatment, and advanced CPR techniques. 16h Level 2 Certificate View Course Details FIRST AIDLEVEL 3WORKPLACE RESPONDER First Aid Level 3 Advanced first aid for appointed workplace responders — trauma management, oxygen therapy, and mass casualty triage. 24h Level 3 Certificate View Course Details FIRST AIDLEVEL 4PRE-HOSPITAL CARE First Aid Level 4 Professional emergency medical response — critical care, advanced airway management, IV fluids, and pre-hospital protocols. 40h Level 4 Certificate View Course Details FIREFIGHTING& PREVENTION Fire Fighting & Prevention Fire classes, extinguisher operation, fire spread dynamics, evacuation procedures, and practical suppression drills. 16h Practical Certificate View Course Details HEALTH &SAFETYAWARENESS Occupational Health & Safety Awareness Workplace hazard identification, risk assessment, legal obligations, and incident reporting for all staff levels. 8h Foundation Certificate View Course Details SAFETYREPRESENTATIVEELECTED REPS Health & Safety Representative Training for elected H&S reps — inspection, incident investigation, committee participation, and compliance duties. 24h Accredited Certificate View Course Details MENTAL HEALTHFIRST AIDWORKPLACE SUPPORT Mental Health First Aid Recognise and respond to mental health crises — anxiety, depression, burnout, and support protocols in the workplace. 16h Foundation Certificate View Course Details
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Policy Brief

Micro-credentials and the future of qualifications

How short, stackable credentials sit alongside full qualifications — and what awarding bodies need to settle before they scale.

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Public Policy and Governance
Published
April 2026
Authors
CIISD Standards Unit
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PDF · 28 pp
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