First Aid Training Courses
All our First Aid training is contextualised relevant to your workplace and is conducted by a practicing first responder to ensure authentic and valid training.
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Outcome: Nationally recognised statement of attainment
Course Duration: 2-3 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent)
Location: Onsite or offsite, statewide
Pre-requisites: Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills
What to bring: USI Number (https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi). Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch
PPE requirements: Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt.
Unit Descriptor
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Respond to an Emergency situation
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Perform CPR procedures
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Communicate details of the incident
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Review the incident
Application of the Unit
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide CPR, in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
(Includes HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation and
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support)
Outcome: Nationally recognised statement of attainment
Course Duration: 8 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent)
Location: Onsite or offsite, statewide
Pre-requisites: Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills
What to bring: USI Number (https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi). Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch
PPE requirements: Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt.
Unit Descriptor
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Respond to an emergency situation
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Apply appropriate first aid procedures
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Communicate details of the incident
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Review the incident
Application of the Unit
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Outcome: Nationally recognised statement of attainment
Course Duration: 8-12 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent)
Location: Onsite or offsite, statewide
Pre-requisites: Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills
What to bring: USI Number (https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi). Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch
PPE requirements: Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt.
Unit Descriptor
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Respond to an emergency situation
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Apply appropriate emergency first aid procedures
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Communicate details of the incident
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Review the incident
Application of the Unit
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.
This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities
HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid
Outcome: Nationally recognised statement of attainment
Course Duration: 8 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent)
Location: Onsite or offsite, statewide
Pre-requisites: Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills
What to bring: USI Number (https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi). Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch
PPE requirements: Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt
Unit Descriptor
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Respond to an emergency situation
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Apply appropriate emergency first aid procedures
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Coordinate first aid activities until arrival of medical assistance
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Communicate details of the incident
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Review the incident
Application of the Unit
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide an advanced first aid response to a casualty in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
The unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide an advanced first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.
HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and oxygen therapy
Outcome: Nationally recognised statement of attainment
Course Duration: 6 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent)
Location: Onsite or offsite, statewide
Pre-requisites: Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills
What to bring: USI Number (https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi). Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch
PPE requirements: Safety boots, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt
Unit Descriptor
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Respond to an emergency situation
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Perform resuscitation procedures
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Deliver oxygen therapy
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Communicate details of the incident
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Review the incident
Application of the Unit
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment in the provision of resuscitation in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
This unit applies to workers who may be required to use specialised equipment to provide resuscitation in a range of complex situations, include community and workplace settings.
Specific licensing requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority.
11244NAT Course in Mental Health Support for First Responders
Includes the following:
11244NAT Course in Mental Health Support for First Responders
NAT11244001 Develop knowledge of mental health support for first responders
NAT11244002 Provide mental health support to first responders
Outcome: Nationally recognised statement of attainment
Course Duration: 8 hours (experience, competency and class size dependent)
Location: Onsite or offsite, statewide
Pre-requisites: Must be 16 years of age and possess good language, literacy and numeracy skills
What to bring: USI Number (https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi). Biscuits, tea, coffee and drinks are provided. There are many takeaway food options nearby or feel free to bring your own lunch
PPE requirements: Enclosed footwear, long pants and Hi Vis short/long sleeve shirt.
Unit Descriptor
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Understand basic mental health concepts and relevant terms
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Identify signs that someone may be struggling with their mental health
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Recognise what may trigger mental health issues and immediate threats
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Create clear professional boundaries
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Use a range of techniques to calm down tense situations
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Know where to find help and refer people to the right professionals
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Report incidents while keeping information private and confidential
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Participate in post incident debrief
Application of the Unit
While this course is suitable for anyone seeking to understand mental health challenges and provide support, it is particularly beneficial for individuals in the following roles:
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Anyone who has, or is considering undertaking a CPR or first aid course
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Individuals doing any form of community support (paid or volunteer)
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Workplace first aiders
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Individuals who are working as first responders in a professional, or volunteer role
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Teachers and educators