The life-saving skills that a first aid student learns may be valuable in work settings and everyday life. Knowledge from this study program may be applied directly in a career as an emergency responder, or it may be used to maintain safety protocols in manufacturing work environments.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.