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Civil Defence Training

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Civil Defence Training
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Our civil defence training courses are designed for councils, CDEM groups, emergency responders and other organisations involved in emergency management.

Advanced First Aid
A intensive course covering advanced first aid techniques for complex medical emergencies. Aligns with NZQA Unit Standards 23921. Participants must hold current certification in NZQA unit standards 6401, 6402 & 6400 as a pre-requisite.
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Civil Defence Emergency Hub Training
A civil-defence based training course teaching how to set up, manage, and integrate a Civil Defence Emergency Hub during a disaster. Covers hub roles, emergency needs management, coordination with councils and Civil Defence, and community engagement. Ideal for community leaders, councils, community groups, and volunteers.
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Civil Defence Spontaneous Volunteer Training
A civil-defence based practical course on coordinating and managing spontaneous volunteers during emergencies. Covers volunteer registration, risk management, task allocation, and integration into response efforts. Ideal for community groups and welfare centres.
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Coordinated Incident Management System (CIMS) Training
A practical and theoretical course covering New Zealand’s CIMS framework for emergency response coordination. Learn CIMS principles, roles, resource management, and multi-agency coordination.
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Mental Resilience Training (with Dave Wood)
Developed in partnership with Dave Wood, a leading expert in human performance, stress mitigation, and mindset training, this specialised resilience training teaches how to stay calm, clear-headed, and in control under stress. Learn breathwork, nervous system regulation, and mindset techniques to maintain performance in crises. Ideal for emergency responders, community leaders, businesses, and frontline teams.
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Team Leadership in Civil Defence Emergency Management
A practical and theoretical course developing leadership and coordination skills for civil defence emergencies. Covers team management, decision-making under pressure, logistics, and communication. Ideal for CDEM teams, community leaders, councils, businesses, and emergency responders.
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