Provide First Aid 1 Day
Face to Face
Equips students with the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to common first aid situations. Training covers immediate care and decision making until emergency services take over, in workplace and community settings. Accredited units in this training are:
- Legal and duty of care requirements
- DRSABCD action plan
- Casualty assessment and management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Use of automated external defibrillator AED
- Managing bleeding and shock
- Fractures, sprains and soft tissue injuries
- Burns and scalds
- Asthma and anaphylaxis
- Diabetic emergencies and seizures
- Choking and airway obstruction
- Poisons and bites and stings
- Infection control procedures
- First aid kits and equipment
- Incident reporting and documentation
- Closed footwear
- Lunch, or buy from nearby cafes
- Wear comfortable clothing for sitting and kneeling on the floor
- Hold a valid USI
- Minimum age 15 (under 18 requires parent/guardian consent)
- Be physically fit to lift and hold a fire extinguisher
- Have sufficient language, literacy and numeracy skills to participate in the course
Students deemed competent will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment as required by the Australian Qualifications Framework. Statements are issued by Safe Work Training RTO 21604. To keep skills and knowledge current, the Australian Resuscitation Council refresher training every 3 years
Units of Competency
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What are the units of competency?
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What certificate will I receive?
Statement of Attainment that includes: HLTAID011 Provide First Aid HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
When will I receive my certificate?
Certificates are issued at the end of the training day.
Is this course nationally accredited?
Yes. You can check this at: https://training.gov.au/Organisation/Details/21604/summary
How long is the course?
One day. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Are there any training course prerequisites?
Unique Student Identifier (USI): Required for all participants. Create or retrieve your USI at www.usi.gov.au. Language Proficiency: Basic understanding of spoken, reading and writing in English. Physical Ability: Ability to kneel and perform CPR on the floor.
What is a USI?
All students enrolling in nationally recognised training in Australia need to obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI). A USI is an exclusive 10-digit number consisting of letters and numbers that will be used to link a student’s account to all their training records.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes. Students must be at least 15 years old. Parental consent is required if under 18
How often is refresher training?
First Aid refresher is every 3 years CPR refresher is every one year Aligns with recommendations from the Australian Resuscitation Council.
How do I book into a Public Course?
Visit our website www.safeworktraining.com.au, call us on 5442 5449, or email us admin@safeworktraining.com.au
Can you do the course to be at our workplace?
Call us on 5442 5449, or email us admin@safeworktraining.com.au and we’ll send you a proposal and some suggested dates
Who needs to do this course?
Examples: Designated First Aiders. Every workplace must have trained first aiders depending on the number of employees and risk level. High-risk industries (construction, manufacturing, mining, etc.). Required to have multiple trained staff. Remote or isolated workers. Must be trained due to lack of immediate medical access. Childcare and education staff. Must complete specific first aid units (e.g., HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting). Aged care and disability support workers. Typically must hold a valid HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
Where is the training held?
Bendigo Safe Work Training Centre. 72 Powells Avenue, East Bendigo VIC 3552
What do I need to bring on the day?
Please bring your USI. You can bring your lunch or there are lunch venues nearby.
What do I wear on the day?
Comfortable clothes to be able to lay on the floor and participate in first aid practical scenarios.
Do I need to bring my own safety equipment?
No. Other than suitable clothing for the weather, we provide all PPE and equipment.
Do I need to be physically fit?
Yes. You must be physically capable of kneeling to administer CPR on a manikin.
Do I need Government ID?
No.
What Government ID do I need?
A current, government-issued photo ID Examples: Australian driver’s licence Passport Proof-of-age card Keypass card
What if I have an injury or medical condition?
Support is available. Contact us before booking so we can discuss your needs with the trainer and ensure a safe, inclusive training , inclusive training experience.
What if English is my second language?
Support is available. Let us know when booking if you need additional help during training
What if my reading and writing is not very good?
Support is available. Let us know when you enrol – we’ll work with you to ensure you can complete the course successfully.
What if I fail?
We aim to support every student to succeed. If you require extra help, we may provide one-on-one coaching, additional practice, or self-paced learning options to help you meet the assessment requirements.
Available Course Dates
Select your practical assessment time