The purpose of the skills programme is to build the capacity of a person to work function as a Basic First aid Provider.

Basic first aid providers respond to emergency situations to provide efficient and immediate basic medical care to ill and injured persons during emergencies. They use a limited range of equipment and operate within common and uncommon situations providing a basic first aid care service that falls within a strictly regulated scope of work as defined by various regulatory requirements.

Incumbents are also expected to continually remain updated on approved new practices and techniques.