Basic Occupational First Aid, CPR & AED Training
ASEC’s most common First Aid programme for companies that need practical training, participant assessment and stronger workplace emergency response readiness.
Is BOFA the right level for your team?
BOFA is suitable when your employees are expected to respond, practise key first aid actions and complete an assessment, not only attend a short awareness session.
Best for workplace responders
Suitable for ERT members, appointed first aiders, supervisors, floor wardens and employees who may need to support workplace incidents.
Designed for practical readiness
Participants go through hands-on first aid practice and assessment so companies can build stronger response confidence at the workplace.
More than basic awareness
BOFA provides more structure than a short awareness course, while remaining easier to arrange than a longer advanced programme.
What participants will practise
Participants are guided through key first aid response skills that are commonly needed during workplace incidents.
CPR Response
Practise the basic steps of CPR response for emergency situations where immediate action is required.
AED Use
Learn how to operate an automated external defibrillator safely while following proper response flow.
Choking Response
Practise response steps for choking incidents and understand when urgent support is needed.
Bleeding and Wound Care
Manage common bleeding and wound situations before professional medical help arrives.
Burns and Shock Management
Recognise and respond to burns, shock and related first aid situations at the workplace.
Bandaging and Splinting
Apply basic support techniques for injuries while waiting for further medical assistance.
Suitable for employees expected to support workplace incidents
BOFA is commonly arranged for employees who may need to take initial action during a medical emergency, support the workplace response team, or assist before professional medical help arrives.
ERT Members
Employees appointed as part of the Emergency Response Team who need practical first aid response skills.
Appointed First Aiders
Staff selected by the company to provide initial first aid support during workplace incidents.
Safety Committee Members
Committee members who need better understanding of first aid readiness and emergency support.
Supervisors and Team Leaders
Employees who manage teams on site and may be the first to coordinate help during an incident.
Floor Wardens
Wardens or support personnel who help guide people and assist during workplace emergencies.
Operational Employees
Staff working in production, site, warehouse, facilities or other areas where incidents may happen.
Key information before you arrange BOFA training
A quick overview of the training duration, format, certification, validity and claimability for companies planning to arrange BOFA.
2 days
Practical session and participant assessment included.
Certificate of Competency upon meeting the programme requirements.
3 years validity.
Available for in house training. Public class availability may depend on the current schedule.
HRD Corp claimable for eligible employers, subject to HRD Corp’s requirements and approval process.
How BOFA compares with other First Aid programmes
BOFA is usually the practical starting point for companies that want employees to respond properly, complete assessment and build workplace first aid readiness.
| Programme | Best for | Practical session | Assessment | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Occupational First Aid Short awareness level | General employees who need basic exposure to first aid concepts. | Limited due to shorter duration. | Not the main focus. | Awareness and basic familiarisation. |
| Basic Occupational First Aid Most common workplace level | ERT members, appointed first aiders and employees expected to support incidents. | Included. | Included. | Most companies that need practical first aid readiness. |
| Advanced Industrial First Aid Advanced response level | Higher risk workplaces or teams that require deeper first aid capability. | Included and more intensive. | Included. | Industrial or higher risk environments. |
| First Aid Team Leader Coordination level | Employees who need to lead, coordinate or support a first aid response team. | Depends on programme design. | Depends on programme design. | Team leaders or response coordinators. |
Essential Occupational First Aid
Short awareness level- Best for
- General employees who need basic exposure to first aid concepts.
- Practical session
- Limited due to shorter duration.
- Assessment
- Not the main focus.
- Typical fit
- Awareness and basic familiarisation.
Basic Occupational First Aid
Most common workplace level- Best for
- ERT members, appointed first aiders and employees expected to support incidents.
- Practical session
- Included.
- Assessment
- Included.
- Typical fit
- Most companies that need practical first aid readiness.
Advanced Industrial First Aid
Advanced response level- Best for
- Higher risk workplaces or teams that require deeper first aid capability.
- Practical session
- Included and more intensive.
- Assessment
- Included.
- Typical fit
- Industrial or higher risk environments.
First Aid Team Leader
Coordination level- Best for
- Employees who need to lead, coordinate or support a first aid response team.
- Practical session
- Depends on programme design.
- Assessment
- Depends on programme design.
- Typical fit
- Team leaders or response coordinators.
Frequently asked questions
Practical questions companies usually ask before arranging Basic Occupational First Aid training.
Is BOFA suitable for company ERT members?
Yes. BOFA is commonly arranged for ERT members, appointed first aiders and employees who may need to support workplace incidents before professional medical help arrives.
Does BOFA include CPR and AED training?
Yes. BOFA includes CPR and AED training as part of the practical first aid response skills covered in the programme.
Is BOFA HRD Corp claimable?
Yes. BOFA is HRD Corp claimable for eligible employers, subject to HRD Corp’s requirements and approval process.
What is the difference between Essential First Aid and BOFA?
Essential First Aid is more suitable for basic awareness. BOFA is more suitable when participants need practical sessions, assessment and stronger workplace response readiness.
Can BOFA be arranged as in house training?
Yes. BOFA can be arranged as in house training for companies. Public class availability may depend on the current schedule.
How long is the BOFA certificate valid?
The Certificate of Competency is valid for 3 years.