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Health and Safety courses

Part of your apprenticeship with EarnLearn includes booking specialist courses through external training providers. This course cost is covered by EarnLearn if it is booked within the first three months after you sign up to the apprenticeship. However, if you are needing to re-sit these courses due to non-completion, failure, or non-attendance, or you need to complete a refresher course, you will need to pay for this yourself.

What you need to do

  1. Check your Welcome Email from EarnLearn. This will tell you what courses you need to book.
  2. Find your chosen training provider from the listed providers below and read the instructions for how to book.
  3. Click the link if given or call to book your course.
  4. If calling, make sure you tell them you are an EarnLearn apprentice. This means that EarnLearn is billed for your course.
  5. Make sure you enter your National Student Number (NSN) correctly, so your credits get loaded to your NZQA record.
  6. If you don’t attend a course you have booked, you will pay for the next one.

First Aid

Trade qualifications that require the completion of this course:  Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying; Electrical; and Scaffolding (Level 4 Apprenticeship only)

If you have a current first aid certificate and the units are listed on your NZQA Record of Learning you are not required to do this course again.  

If you have a current first aid certificate for 6401 and 6402 only and your programme also requires 6400, you will need to talk to the first aid provider about how to bridge this gap. 

If your certificate is not current (more than 2 years old) you will need to do the full course again and not just a refresher course. 

Be aware that your First Aid Certificate is valid for 2 years, after which time you should attend a refresher course.  Your employer will decide if they want you to do the First Aid refresher course or not.  EarnLearn does not cover the cost of this so either you or your employer will need to pay.

We recommend that apprentices complete the First Aid training before doing the Height Safety and Confined Spaces courses.

Please do the First Aid course within the first three months of your apprenticeship.

Book your First Aid training with one of the providers listed below.

The course you will book depends on the programme you are doing: 

Electrical:  Choose an Essential First Aid course (unit standards 6401 and 6402)

Plumbing, Drainlaying & Gasfitting:  Choose a Comprehensive First Aid course (unit standards 6400, 6401, and 6402)

Scaffolding (Level 4 Apprenticeship only):  Choose a Comprehensive First Aid course (unit standards 6400, 6401, and 6402)

Courses with New Zealand Red Cross must be booked online.  A separate booking is required for each person attending.

Please note these points for booking a course then click the link below:

  • To claim NZQA credits, you must fill out all the information required on the ‘Register’ page for your trainee (Name, DOB, Address, Gender)
  • Follow the prompts to book your course online. For payment method please select “invoice”.
  • When you attend the course, you must tick yes to claim NZQA credits on the enrolment form.
  • If you have already achieved US6402 and US6401 (Essential First Aid), and just need the additional 6400 unit standard, please email firstaid@redcross.org.nz to book.

All bookings are made online by clicking here, then click register.

If you need to change or cancel your booking, or if you have any difficulty booking, please email firstaid@redcross.org.nz or call 0800 RED CROSS and ask for first aid.

Red Cross’ policy on cancellations and refunds can be found here:  Information for course participants | New Zealand Red Cross

The course you will book depends on the programme you are doing: 

Electrical:  Choose a First Aid Level 1 course (unit standards 6401 and 6402)

Plumbing, Drainlaying & Gasfitting:  Choose a First Aid Level 2 course (unit standards 6400, 6401, and 6402)

Scaffolding (Level 4 Apprenticeship only):  Choose a First Aid Level 2 course (unit standards 6400, 6401, and 6402)

When booking you must:

  • Enter your NSN number where Employee ID is requested 
  • Tick the box “I want to receive NZQA units for this course”

 

Click here to book a course online.

If you just need unit standard 6400, you can do this at St John only if you do it within three months of completing the St John First Aid Level One course. If you meet this criteria, please contact St John to book on:

 

Please note that all other bookings must be made online by clicking the link here and cannot be made over the phone.

Make sure you have the right dates as we cannot get refunds from St John. To change the date of your booking, please see how here. Please do not just make another booking.

Please note, you can reschedule your booked course for free up to 5 days before the course. However, you must ensure you attend within 3 months or you will incur the cost.

The course you will book depends on the programme you are doing: 

Electrical:  Choose a Workplace First Aid course (unit standards 6401 and 6402)

Plumbing, Drainlaying & Gasfitting:  Choose a Workplace First Aid Advanced course (unit standards 6400, 6401, and 6402)

Scaffolding (Level 4 Apprenticeship only):  Choose a Workplace First Aid Advanced course (unit standards 6400, 6401, and 6402)

Training Locations:        South Auckland and North Auckland
Course Duration:            1 day in person for Basic First Aid and, 1 day in person, plus up to 4 hours of pre-learning online for Advanced First Aid

Booking Options:


Online Booking Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Click the booking link.
  2. Click “Book Now” on your chosen course and preferred date (Do not use the search bar at the top).
  3. Confirm you’ve chosen the correct course, then click “Book Now” again.
  4. Enter your first name, last name, and email address in the Casual Booking form.
  5. Click “1” on the quantity required, then continue.
  6. Enter your date of birth and gender.
  7. Enter your National Student Number (NSN) if you know it.
  8. Enter your mailing address at the bottom of the page.
  9. Enter your city/town and postcode.
  10. Enter your phone number, then click “Continue.”
  11. Review the information but ignore the section about the invoice – we’ll handle the payment for you.
  12. In the Terms and Conditions section, check the box to agree, then click “Continue.”
  13. Check your booking details. If you need to make changes, use the back button at the bottom (not in your browser). When ready, click “Complete.”
  14. Congratulations! You’ve booked your course. You’ll receive confirmation emails shortly and a friendly reminder call from our support team the day before your in-person training.


Already Achieved US6401 and US6402?
If you only need the additional 6400 unit standard, please contact us at 0800 333 899 or info@besafetraining.co.nz to book.

For help with booking or if you have any questions, contact BeSafe:

  • Phone: 0800 333 899

Height Safety

Trade qualifications that require the completion of this course:

  • Scaffolding
  • Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying

 

If you do not already hold the Height Safety units, you must complete a Height Safety course.

If you do already hold the Height Safety units (23229 and 15757) when you begin your apprenticeship, you are not required to do the training again. However, we encourage you to take this opportunity to update your height safety knowledge. In this event, your employer will decide if they want you to do the Height Safety course or not. EarnLearn does not cover the cost of this so either you or your employer will need to pay.

Book your Height Safety training with one of the providers listed below.

Book your Height Safety training with one of the providers listed below.

The course you need to book is:  Working at Heights

This course will give you the unit standards required for your programme – 23229 and 15757

Training Locations:        South Auckland and North Auckland
Course Duration:            1.5 days

Booking Options:

  • Online: Use the booking link below
  • Phone: 0800 333 899
  • Email: info@besafetraining.co.nz

Online Booking Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Click the booking link.
  2. Click “Book Now” on your chosen course and preferred date (Do not use the search bar at the top).
  3. Confirm you’ve chosen the correct course, then click “Book Now” again.
  4. Enter your first name, last name, and email address in the Casual Booking form.
  5. Click “1” on the quantity required, then continue.
  6. Enter your date of birth and gender.
  7. Enter your National Student Number (NSN) if you know it.
  8. Enter your mailing address at the bottom of the page.
  9. Enter your city/town and postcode.
  10. Enter your phone number, then click “Continue.”
  11. Review the information, but ignore the section about the invoice – we’ll handle the payment for you.
  12. In the Terms and Conditions section, check the box to agree, then click “Continue.”
  13. Check your booking details. If you need to make changes, use the back button at the bottom (not in your browser). When ready, click “Complete.”
  1. Congratulations! You’ve booked your course. You’ll receive confirmation emails shortly and a friendly reminder call from our support team the day before your in-person training.

For help with booking or if you have any questions, contact BeSafe:

The course you need to book is Height Safety Advanced.  This 2-day course will give you the unit standards required for your programme – 23229 and 15757.

When booking please note your address in the booking form or your employer’s address, so that your Go Safe card can be sent to you when you complete the training.

To make a booking for Height Safety Advanced check out the available dates and book online here.

Please note: When filling in the booking information in the Attendees Information section you must add ‘charge to EarnLearn’ in the box titled ‘Comments/Any Health issues or learning difficulties’.

You can also book by contacting Safety’n Action direct. Remember to note that EarnLearn should be charged.

Email: sales@safetynaction.co.nz

Phone:  0800 222 388 or 021 578 977.

The course you need to book is Height Safety Intermediate.  This 2-day course will give you the unit standards required for your programme – 23229 and 15757.

The following information must be provided when booking:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Cell phone number.


Under Company Contact Details:

  • Company name = your employer’s business name
  • Account number = EarnLearn
  • Purchase Order number = your National Student Number (NSN)
  • Consolidated invoicing = Yes
  • Business contact email and contact phone = your employer business details.


Please ensure you put EarnLearn as the Account Number, so you do not get invoiced.

Click here to book online or contact NZ Safety Blackwoods via email or phone.

Email: training@nzsafetyblackwoods.co.nz

Phone: 0800 967 572

Confined Spaces

Trade qualifications that require the completion of this course:  Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying

You need to ensure you choose a Confined Spaces course with these two unit standards: 18426 and 17599.

If you already have these units listed on your NZQA Record of Learning you are not required to do this course.

The course you need to book is Working in a Confined Space.

 This course will give you the unit standards required for your programme – 18426 and 17599

Training Locations:      South Auckland, North Auckland, and Online
Course Duration:          1 day (Available in-person or online)

If you choose to complete this course online, you will need to submit completed documentation for a confined space entry.  This can be from a real entry you have participated in or one of the scenarios provided in the course.  Four specific documents must be completed, or you can submit equivalent forms from your workplace for assessment.

Booking Options:


Online Booking Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Click the booking link.
  2. Click “Book Now” on your chosen course and preferred date (Do not use the search bar at the top).
  3. Confirm you’ve chosen the correct course, then click “Book Now” again.
  4. Enter your first name, last name, and email address in the Casual Booking form.
  5. Click “1” on the quantity required, then continue.
  6. Enter your date of birth and gender.
  7. Enter your National Student Number (NSN) if you know it.
  8. Enter your mailing address at the bottom of the page.
  9. Enter your city/town and postcode.
  10. Enter your phone number, then click “Continue.”
  11. Review the information, but ignore the section about the invoice – we’ll handle the payment for you.
  12. In the Terms and Conditions section, check the box to agree, then click “Continue.”
  13. Check your booking details. If you need to make changes, use the back button at the bottom (not in your browser). When ready, click “Complete.”
  14. Congratulations! You’ve booked your course. You’ll receive confirmation emails shortly and a friendly reminder call from the Besafe support team the day before your in-person training.

For help with booking or if you have any questions, contact BeSafe:

The course you need to book is Confined Spaces and Gas Detection.  This 2-day course will give you the unit standards required for your programme – 18426 and 17599.

When booking please note your address in the booking form or your employer’s address, so that your Go Safe card can be sent to you when you complete the training.

To make a booking for Confined Spaces and Gas Detection check out the available dates and book online here.

Please note: When filling in the booking information in the Attendees Information section you must add ‘charge to EarnLearn’ in the box titled ‘Comments/Any Health issues or learning difficulties’.

You can also book by contacting Safety’n Action direct. Remember to note that EarnLearn should be charged.

Email: sales@safetynaction.co.nz

Phone:  0800 222 388 or 021 578 977

The course you need to book is Confined Spaces Intermediate.  This 2-day course will give you the unit standards required for your programme – 18426 and 17599.

The following information must be provided when booking:

  • First and last name
  • Email address
  • Cell phone number.


Under Company Contact Details:

  • Company name = your employer’s business name
  • Account number = EarnLearn
  • Purchase Order number = your National Student Number (NSN)
  • Consolidated invoicing = Yes
  • Business contact email and contact phone = your employer business details.


Please ensure you put EarnLearn as the Account Number, so you do not get invoiced.

Click here to book online or contact NZ Safety Blackwoods via email or phone.

Email: training@nzsafetyblackwoods.co.nz

Phone: 0800 967 572

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