BASIC FIRST AID, LEVEL 1 (QCTO SP-230801)

QCTO Basic First Aid (SP230801) learning material, audit-ready and designed for practical training delivery.

Medically accurate, ILCOR-aligned, and fully compliant with QCTO requirements.

Includes a built-in 60-second FISA generator for fast, compliant assessment creation.

Beautiful material for training providers who know the difference.

📥 Download a sample of the QCTO-aligned first aid learning material here. 

▶️ See short video demo of the FISA generator here

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QCTO Basic First Aid Learning Material (SP230801)

The QCTO Basic First Aid Learning Material (SP230801) provides a complete, practical solution for training providers delivering entry-level first aid programmes under the QCTO.

This programme focuses on essential emergency response skills and is designed for real-world training environments, particularly for private providers offering short courses.

Since its release, this material has become a popular choice among training providers seeking high-quality, reliable first aid content.


What’s Included

This product contains one fully developed, stand-alone manual:

    • SP230801 – Basic Emergency First Aid Responder (NQF Level 2, 2 credits)

The manual is designed to function independently, while also aligning with higher-level first aid programmes for providers offering progression pathways.


Designed for Real Training Environments

This manual is built for practical delivery in real training environments.

Key design considerations include:

    • Clear alignment to QCTO skills programme requirements
    • Logical progression of knowledge, practical skills, and applied competence
    • Structured content that supports both facilitation and assessment
    • Clean, professional layout for ease of use in the classroom

Medical Accuracy and International Alignment

All content has been developed to ensure both regulatory compliance and clinical accuracy.

The material is audited against internationally recognised ILCOR guidelines, ensuring alignment with current global best practice in resuscitation and emergency care.

At the same time, it remains fully aligned with South African legislative and QCTO requirements.


Developed by Industry Experts

This material was co-developed by:

    • Neil Kelham – Vice Chair of the Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
    • Reuben Jensen – ETDP SETA-endorsed learning material developer, assessor, and facilitator

This ensures the material is both medically sound and instructionally effective for real-world training delivery.


60 Second FISA Generator

All Lime Green QCTO-aligned learning material includes a built-in FISA Generator.

This tool:

    • Runs in Microsoft Excel (Visual Basic)
    • Generates complete FISAs and rubrics in approximately 60 seconds
    • Pulls from a structured, outcome-aligned question bank
    • Enables large volumes of unique tests
    • Solves major QCTO compliance issues related to the management of FISAs

▶️ See short video demo of the FISA generator here


Download a Sample

To help you evaluate and implement the material:

📥 Download a sample of the QCTO-aligned first aid learning material here. 

▶️ See short video demo of the FISA generator here


Current Version

Revision 2 – March 2026


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All learning material is

Written by an accredited course writer.

Developed in collaboration with real subject matter experts and industry leaders.

Already approved, or guaranteed to be approved by the ETQA (e.g. QCTO).

Periodically revised and updated as guided by industry and the subject matter expert.