This course describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. It includes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); as well as the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies.
This course applies to all people who may be required to provide a first aid response, an emergency response or provide CPR in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
You will gain the confidence to respond in an emergency situation by developing your basic first aid skills. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response, life support and management of casualty(s) at the incident until emergency qualified help arrives at the scene.
Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:
On successful completion of the course, learners can pursue roles such as:
Units of Competency
HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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.
HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
This unit applies to all persons who may be required to provide an emergency response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
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.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| HLTAID009 | Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| HLTAID010 | Provide basic emergency life support |
| HLTAID011 | Provide first aid |
Learners must have the necessary language, literacy and numeracy skills to interpret and apply relevant information to commence learning in this program. Learners will be required to undergo a pre-enrolment assessment to determine their Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) capability. This test aligns with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) which describes the outcomes of foundational skills relevant to the level of this program. The outcomes of this assessment will indicate whether a learner is suitable for the course or whether they require additional educational and support services, reasonable adjustment or referral to other training or services.
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Knowledge acquired will be assessed through a combination of Knowledge Questions and Performance Tasks such as role plays, written tasks, observation by the assessor, and any other assessment method deemed appropriate by the College.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a nationally accredited Statement of Attainment. Learners who complete this training are entitled to a statement including this unit HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid; and two other units of competency:
HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support
Not applicable.
Not applicable as this is a preparatory course.
Academic assistance, LLN support, learning materials, digital support, counselling and referral services are available to support students’ wellbeing and learning.
For support, please email enrol@secc.edu.au
18 hours
Specific day and time will be emailed once enrolment is confirmed.
At the College at 98 Bondi Road, Bondi Junction 2022 or at a location suitable to the organisation requesting the bespoke course.
This skillset may be fully funded by the NSW Government subject to set criteria to assess the learner’s eligibility.
| Title | Fee |
| Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) | $135 |
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