Links Training

Links Training Private Training Establishment linking training to your workplace

Friendly, experienced & professional staff

Tuition in small groups can be arranged

Mission Statement
We train, you gain
Helping people to achieve their goals. Links Training (2008) is a Registered and Accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) as a Category 1 - Private Training Establishment

Links Training was set up as a Private Training Establishment in 2008 to provide First Aid Training and training for people working in the Health and Well-being Sectors. Encouraging people back to education in a friendly professional environment, building confidence to continue on the pathway learning skills for life. First Aid Training for the general public, workplaces, community groups and organisations.

- To allow workplaces/organisations to develop career pathways within their
organisation; and to meet industry requirement.

- To assist people to achieve competency in their chosen field in conjunction
with meeting their workplace requirements.

- To give people the confidence in helping others in an emergency situation. The success of Links Training will be about understanding the industry, working in it and having a passion to deliver professional training to our students. We work closely with the industry training organisation that monitors training while ensuring our work schedule reflects the needs of our learners and stakeholders. We are delighted to see so many people taking the opportunity to add value to their work and life and the investment they have made to their training. We are privileged to see the growth in our learners in their personal lives along with the value they add to their place of employment.

The team at Links Training would like to thank you for your support through out the year. We wish you and your family a ...
24/12/2025

The team at Links Training would like to thank you for your support through out the year. We wish you and your family a relaxing Christmas and we look forward to working with you again in 2026.

From all of us at Links Training, we wish you and your whānau a joyful and peaceful Christmas Day.Thank you for being pa...
24/12/2025

From all of us at Links Training, we wish you and your whānau a joyful and peaceful Christmas Day.

Thank you for being part of our journey this year — for learning with us, working alongside us, and supporting the mahi we do to keep people safe, skilled, and confident at work and in the community.

May today be filled with rest, connection, and time with those who matter most. We look forward to continuing our work together in the New Year 🎁✨

Ngā mihi nui,
The Links Training Team

As we head into the Christmas and New Year break, we’d like to thank all our learners, clients, and partners for an incr...
22/12/2025

As we head into the Christmas and New Year break, we’d like to thank all our learners, clients, and partners for an incredible year of training and connection.

Links Training will be closed from:
📅 23 December 2025 to 12 January 2026
We will reopen on Monday 12 January 2026.

During this time, emails and enquiries will be monitored intermittently and responded to when we return.

We wish you and your whānau a safe, restful holiday season and a happy New Year. We look forward to supporting your training needs again in 2026 🌟

Ngā mihi nui,
The Links Training Team

Heat exhaustion occurs due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures, especially when the person is doing strenuous act...
15/12/2025

Heat exhaustion occurs due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures, especially when the person is doing strenuous activities or hasn’t had enough water. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

- Cool, moist skin
- Heavy sweating
- Dizziness
- Weak pulse
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Headaches

To treat someone with heat exhaustion:

- Get the person to a shaded area that’s out of the sun.
- If there are no shaded areas available, keep the person covered by any available materials that can block sunlight.
- Give the person water and keep them hydrated.
- Place a cool cloth on their forehead to lower their body temperature.

Treating SprainsSprains are usually an unalarming injury, and most of the time they’ll heal on their own. But there are ...
08/12/2025

Treating Sprains
Sprains are usually an unalarming injury, and most of the time they’ll heal on their own. But there are steps you can take to ease the swelling. Swelling is caused by blood flow to an injured area. You can reduce swelling by applying ice. Ice restricts the blood vessels, which reduces blood flow.

- Keep the injured limb elevated.
- Apply ice to the injured area. Don’t apply ice directly to the skin. Wrap it in a cloth or put ice in a plastic bag.
- Keep the injured area compressed. Put it in a brace or tightly wrap it. Don’t wrap it so tight that it’ll cut off circulation.
- Ice for a while. Then compress. Repeat at intervals.

Make sure the injured person avoids putting weight on the injured limb.

Christmas Fights Back : Most common Christmas injuriesChristmas decorations, trees, gifts and good cheer rack up Christm...
01/12/2025

Christmas Fights Back : Most common Christmas injuries

Christmas decorations, trees, gifts and good cheer rack up Christmas injuries during the festive season.

Decorations were REALLY dangerous.
- 33-YEAR-OLD MALE STANDING ON A STOOL HANGING CHRISTMAS LIGHT WHEN FELL BACKWARDS STRIKING HEAD ONTO A TV STAND
- 43-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ELECTRIC SHOCK-GRABBED A METAL POLE WHILE REMOVING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AT HOME
-27-YEAR-OLD FEMALE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT BROKE AT HOME SHE THOUGHT IT WAS ALL CLEANED UP WHEN SHE STEPPED ON A PIECE OF IT

Many were also attacked by Christmas trees.
-28-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS TRIMMING THE CHRISTMAS TREE WITH CHAINSAW AND SLIPPED CUTTING WRIST
-30-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS TRIMMING HIS CHRISTMAS TREE AT HOME WITH POCKET RAZOR KNIFE FROM WORK WHEN RAZOR SLIPPED WHEN CUTTING BRANCH
-44-YEAR-OLD FEMALE WAS TRYING TO THROW OUT A CHRISTMAS TREE, WAS UNABLE TO GET THE TREE INTO THE BIN, IT CAUSED HER TO FALL

Some patients were in a hurry to open gifts.
-19-YEAR-OLD MALE LACERATED THUMB WITH KNIFE WHILE OPENING A CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Other were done in by their own Christmas cheer.
-43-YEAR-OLD FEMALE STATES SHE WAS DANCING CHRISTMAS MORNING AND TWISTED HER LEFT ANKLE
- 28-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS FINISHING UP A CHRISTMAS PROJECT AND INJURED FINGER USING A NAIL GUN
-47-YEAR-OLD FEMALE HAS LOWER ARM PAIN AFTER RINGING BELLS FOR CHRISTMAS

Overall—whether by chainsaw, knife, or broken bulb—the most common Christmas injuries were lacerations, followed by strains and sprains.

Be prepared for any injury with one of our courses: https://links-ltd.co.nz/courses

What an incredible day in Hamilton on Saturday, standing alongside so many inspiring Puna Pākihi at Kohinga Koha Busines...
30/11/2025

What an incredible day in Hamilton on Saturday, standing alongside so many inspiring Puna Pākihi at Kohinga Koha Business Expo & Ōhanga ki te Ao. The energy, talent, and collective strength within our whānau was on full display - and it was a privilege to be part of it.

The day held special significance for us as we soft-launched Ngātahi Group - the realisation of eight years of commitment and collaboration. Ngātahi Group brings together Social Labour Supply Ltd, Links Training (2008) Ltd, and Ngātahi Developments, uniting our work across Employment, Education, and Housing into a single, purpose-driven pathway.

The sun was out, the kōrero uplifting, and the connections genuine. Plenty more cups of tea ahead as we continue pursuing the vision we began eight years ago: creating real, practical solutions for whānau.

3. Treating Cuts and ScrapesBlood is a vital component of our bodies. When someone is bleeding, you want to prevent as m...
24/11/2025

3. Treating Cuts and Scrapes
Blood is a vital component of our bodies. When someone is bleeding, you want to prevent as much blood from leaving their body as possible. Try and find a clean cloth or bandage. Then:

- Apply gentle pressure for 20 to 30 minutes
- Clean the wound by gently running clean water over it. Avoid using soap on an open wound.
- Apply antibiotic to the wound, like Neosporin.
- Cover the wound with a bandage.

Check the Scene for DangerBefore you provide help to an injured person, it’s important that you check the scene for dang...
17/11/2025

Check the Scene for Danger
Before you provide help to an injured person, it’s important that you check the scene for danger. You don’t want to get yourself injured, too. This isn’t a cowardly precaution. The fact of the matter is this: if you get injured, you won’t be able to help someone else who’s injured. So before you rush to help someone, take a moment to analyze the area and spot anything that could injure you.

For example, there might be a terrible storm outdoors, and you spot someone outside who’s injured and who can’t make it to shelter. Before you go running outside to help them, look for hazards. Are strong winds hurling debris? Are there any trees or structures that look as if they’re about to fall? Are there downed power lines? Is there floodwater?

Once you’ve assessed these dangers, you can better strategize how to reach and rescue the injured person.

Remember to join one of our courses to learn more: https://links-ltd.co.nz

Injuries are practically inevitable in emergency situations. There’s a chance you get hurt by whatever’s causing the eme...
10/11/2025

Injuries are practically inevitable in emergency situations. There’s a chance you get hurt by whatever’s causing the emergency; for instance, you could get burned in a fire, or you could get struck by toppling debris during an earthquake. But injuries are also sustained during the panic that ensues in an emergency. In the rush to get away from danger, you could sprain your ankle or suffer an open wound.

Over the next 10 weeks we will look at first aid “must-knows” that you can use to treat a broad array of injuries. And remember to join one of our courses to learn more: https://links-ltd.co.nz

1. The “Three P’s”
The “Three P’s” are the primary goals of first aid. They are:

Preserve life
Prevent further injury
Promote recovery

What first aid do I need in an office workplace?We've broken down what your first aid requirements are into 4 simple ste...
03/11/2025

What first aid do I need in an office workplace?
We've broken down what your first aid requirements are into 4 simple steps.

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Levin
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