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The First Aid Training Company operates across Newcastle and the Hunter Valley and can run ALL courses at your premises and tailor courses to suit your specific needs.
Our classes are not cancelled due to lack of numbers!
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First Aid Courses
About this unit of competency
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.
Applicable Industries:
- Emergency responders
- Childcare
- Education
- Medical professionals
- Construction
- Many more
National Course Code
The content of this course covers the following codes:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Training Program
This Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation course is delivered as a 4 hour face-to-face training session, plus breaks
We offer weekly public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours.
Assessment Requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that this CPR element of this course requires a level of physical ability to complete practical assessments.
All students are required to perform 2 minutes of CPR on an adult manikin and baby manikin on the floor. If your health or fitness will not allow you to demonstrate this, you will not be awarded a nationally accredited certificate for HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We can however issue a non accredited certificate of attendance for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
This course combines plain english, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first aid skills that will be needed in an emergency.
If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current.
Course completion
Once assessed and competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised from Health Training Package, it is recommended that it is updated yearly by the Australian Resuscitation Council.
About this unit of competency
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.
Applicable Industries:
- Emergency responders
- Childcare
- Education
- Medical professionals
- Construction
- Many more
National Course Code
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
Training Program
This Provide basic emergency life support course is delivered as a 6 hour face-to-face training session, plus breaks.
We offer weekly public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours.
Assessment Requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that this CPR element of this course requires a level of physical ability to complete practical assessments. All students are required to perform 2 minutes of CPR on an adult manikin and baby manikin on the floor. If your health or fitness will not allow you to demonstrate this, you will not be awarded a nationally accredited certificate for HLTAID003 Provide first aid. We can however issue a non accredited certificate of attendance for First aid.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
The course combines plain english, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first aid skills that will be needed in an emergency.
If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current.
Course completion
Once assessed and competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised from Health Training Package and it is recommended that it is updated three yearly by the Australian Resuscitation Council.
About this unit of competency
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.
Applicable Industries:
- Emergency responders
- Childcare
- Education
- Medical professionals
- Construction
- Many more
National Course Code
The content of this course covers the following codes:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Training Program
This Provide First Aid course is delivered as a 7 hour face-to-face training session, plus breaks.
We offer weekly public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours.
Learners are to complete pre course theory via self-paced learning on-line course, this takes on average 2 hours to complete, with some people taking much more. (There is no time limit)
A refresher course is available for students who hold a current Provide First Aid certificate (or equivalent).
Assessment Requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that this CPR element of this course requires a level of physical ability to complete practical assessments. All students are required to perform 2 minutes of CPR on an adult manikin and baby manikin on the floor. If your health or fitness will not allow you to demonstrate this, you will not be awarded a nationally accredited certificate for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. We can however issue a non accredited certificate of attendance for First aid.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
The course combines plain english, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first aid skills that will be needed in an emergency.
If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current.
Course completion
Once assessed in all areas of the course and competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised from Health Training Package and it is recommended that it is updated annually by the Australian Resuscitation Council.
About this unit of competency
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.
Applicable Industries:
- Emergency responders
- Childcare
- Education
- Medical professionals
- Vacation care/after school care
- Many more
National Course Code
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care setting
Training Program
This Provide First Aid in an education and care setting course is delivered as a 10 hour face-to-face training session, plus breaks.
We offer weekly public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours.
Assessment requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that this CPR element of this course requires a level of physical ability to complete practical assessments.
All students are required to perform 2 minutes of CPR on an adult manikin, child manikin and baby manikin on the floor. If your health or fitness will not allow you to demonstrate this, you will not be awarded a nationally accredited certificate for HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting. We can however issue a non accredited certificate of attendance for Childcare First aid.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
This course combines plain english, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first skills that will be needed in an emergency.
If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current.
Course Completion
Once assessed and competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised from Health Training Package and it is recommended that it is updated three yearly.
About this unit of competency
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a remote or isolated site over an extended period of time until medical assistance is provided, or evacuation occurs.
This unit applies to any site where medical assistance is likely to be delayed.
First aid is provided in line with guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
Applicable Industries:
- Emergency responders
- Construction
- Many more
National Course Code
- HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
Training Program
This Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site course is delivered as a 8 hour face-to-face training session, plus breaks. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is required prior to attending the Remote area component
We offer public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours.
Assessment requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that this CPR element of this course requires a level of physical ability to complete practical assessments.
All students are required to perform 2 minutes of CPR on an adult manikin and baby manikin on the floor. If your health or fitness will not allow you to demonstrate this, you will not be awarded a nationally accredited certificate for HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site. We can however issue a non accredited certificate of attendance for Provide First Aid in remote of isolated site.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
The course combines plain english, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first aid skills that will be needed in an emergency.
If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current.
Course Completion
Once assessed in all areas of the course and competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised from Health Training Package and it is recommended that it is updated three yearly.
Prerequisites
Participants must be 14 years or older
Participants are required to complete the Provide First Aid training prior to attending the remote area session.
Should you have completed the Provide First Aid course within the last 12 months you may attend just the Remote area session, although we will require a copy of your current first aid certificate as proof.
You must hold a current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Certificate to be able to attend this training.
About this unit of competency
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.
Applicable Industries:
- Emergency responders
- Mining
- Construction
- Many more
National Course Code
- HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid
Training Program
This Provide Advanced First Aid course is delivered as a 2 day course comprising of a 7 hours face to face training course in Provide First Aid and then a 6 hour face to face training course in Provide advanced first aid, plus breaks.
We offer public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours.
Assessment Requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that this CPR element of this course requires a level of physical ability to complete practical assessments.
All students are required to perform 2 minutes of CPR on an adult manikin and baby manikin on the floor. If your health or fitness will not allow you to demonstrate this, you will not be awarded a nationally accredited certificate for HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid. We can however issue a non-accredited certificate of attendance for First aid.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy Requirements
This course combines plain english, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first skills that will be needed in an emergency.
If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current
Course Completion
Once assessed and competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised from Health Training Package and it is recommended that it is updated three yearly.
Pre-Requisite – Participants must hold a current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid to attend this session
About this unit of competency
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment in the provision of resuscitation and oxygen therapy in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
This unit applies to persons who may be required to use specialised equipment to provide resuscitation or oxygen therapy in a range of complex situations, including community and workplace settings.
Applicable Industries:
- Emergency responders
- Mining
- Construction
- Many more
National Course Code
- HLTAID015 – Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
Training Program
This Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy course is delivered as a 1 day (7 hours plus breaks) face to face course plus online pre course work.
It is a requirement of those who attend this training to hold a current HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate which must be provided prior to attendance.
We offer weekly public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours.
Assessment Requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that this CPR element of this course requires a level of physical ability to complete practical assessments.
All students are required to perform 2 minutes of CPR on an adult manikin and baby manikin on the floor. If your health or fitness will not allow you to demonstrate this, you will not be awarded a nationally accredited certificate for HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy. We can however issue a non accredited certificate of attendance for Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
The course combines plain english, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first aid skills that will be needed in an emergency.
If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current.
Course Completion
Once assessed and competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised from Health Training Package and it is recommended that it is updated yearly.
About this unit of competency
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace.
The unit applies to workers in nominated occupational first aid or management roles.
Applicable Industries:
- Emergency responders
- Mining
- Construction
- Many more
National Course Code
- HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources
Training Program
This Manage first aid services and resources course is delivered as a 6 hour face to face training course, plus breaks.
We offer weekly public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours
Assessment Requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that the HLTAID competency standards do require a level of physical ability to meet the evidence requirements for assessment. Specifically, for this course, students must be able to inspect first aid resources and check operational readiness.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor
Language, Literacy and Numeracy requirements
This course combines plain english, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first skills that will be needed in an emergency.
If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current
Course completion
Once assessed and competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised from Health Training Package and it is recommended that it is updated every three years.
About this unit of competency
This unit covers the performance of rescue procedures from live low voltage (LV) apparatus, not including overhead lines and underground cables in the workplace. It specifies the mandatory requirements of rescue from a live LV panel and how they apply in the context of transmission, distribution or rail work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health, safety and risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.
The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace subject to regulations for undertaking of electrical work.
Applicable Industries:
- Emergency responders
- Mining
- Construction
- Many more
National Course Code
UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Training Program
This Perform rescue from a live LV panel is delivered as a 6 hour face to face training course, plus breaks.
We offer weekly public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours
Assessment Requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that the HLTAID and UETDRRF competency standards do require a level of physical ability to meet the evidence requirements for assessment. The physical requirements include:
- Getting down to the ground and back up
- Lifting and moving equipment around to demonstrate skills
- Scenario based activities where a student simulates the role of a first responder.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
The course combines plain english, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first aid skills that will be needed in an emergency.
If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current.
Course Completion
Once assessed competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel and HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised from Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector training package and it is recommended that it is updated every year.
About this unit of competency
This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency.
Following completion of the skills set, the units awarded would be:
- HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
- HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
- HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources
Delivery
The expected duration to complete this course is 16 hours face to face workshop from our training centre in Mayfield West.
Content
Skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace inline with State and Territory Legislation
- First Aid Rooms and Maintenance
- First Aid Equipment and Resources
- First Aid Management Procedures
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
The Occupational first aid skill set course combines plain English, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first aid skills that will be needed in an emergency. If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact us before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. i.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current.
Award Issued
A statement of attainment and wallet card for HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set will be issued upon successful completion of
- HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
- HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
- HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources
Prerequisites
Participants must be 14 years or older
Participants must hold a recently completed HLTAID011 Provide first aid certificate.
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to administer restricted analgesics to provide pain management as part of a medically supervised first responder organisation. It includes identifying the need for analgesia; accessing, preparing and administering restricted pain relief such as analgesics and aspirin according to medically endorsed protocols; performing casualty handovers and completing analgesic use requirements.
The unit is applicable for personnel from emergency services, volunteer organisations or organisations that provide a medically supervised first aid service. Licensing requirements for the storage and administration of drugs may apply.
Applicable Industries:
- Emergency responders
- Mining
- Construction
- Many more
You must hold either HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support or HLTAID011 – Provide first aid to complete this course.
National Course Code
PUAEME005 Provide pain management
Training Program
This Provide pain management course is delivered as a 5 hour face to face training course, plus breaks.
We offer weekly public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours.
Assessment Requirement
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that the PUAEME competency standards do require a level of physical ability to meet the evidence requirements for assessment. The physical requirements include:
- Getting down to the ground and back up
- Lifting and moving life saving equipment around to demonstrate skills
- Scenario based activities where a student simulates the role of a first responder.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
This course combines plain English, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first skills that will be needed in an emergency. If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment Submission
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current.
Course Completion
Once assessed in all areas of the course and competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment for PUAEME005 Provide pain management.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised Training from Health Training Package and it is recommended that it is updated yearly.
Pocket Mask Training – NSW Police Force
This training includes usage of a resuscitation mask which is a requirement for entry into the NSW Police Force and other emergency services along with your Provide First Aid certificate.
This course is not aligned to any Nationally Recognised courses and is merely an industry specific course for those requiring it.
Course Inclusions
- Pocket Mask
- A4 Certificate
- Student support services
Assessment Methods
- Practical demonstrations/skills observations
- Short answer questioning
Award Issued
- Upon successful completion a Statement of Training will be issued
Prerequisites
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
About this unit of competency
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.
Applicable Industries:
- Emergency responders
- Childcare
- Education
- Medical professionals
- Construction
- Many more
National Course Code
The content of this course covers the following codes:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Training Program
This Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation course is delivered as a 4 hour face-to-face training session, plus breaks,
OR,
FAST TRACK training which incorporates a blended learning format which includes:
- 5 hours online pre-course assessments
- 5 hours face-to-face skill based training and assessments.
All students that enrol in our ‘FAST TRACK’ CPR course must;
- Provide a current ‘Statement of Attainment’ certificate in HLTAID009 and,
- Complete all pre-course assessment requirements prior to the day of training.
Please note; if you have completed previous HLTAID009 training with another organisation, this will be verified by our Administration Team with the issuing organisation to ensure it is a true copy prior to the day of training.
We offer weekly public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre, or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours.
Assessment Requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that this CPR element of this course requires a level of physical ability to complete practical assessments.
All students are required to perform 2 minutes of CPR on an adult manikin and baby manikin on the floor. If your health or fitness will not allow you to demonstrate this, you will not be awarded a nationally accredited certificate for HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We can however issue a non accredited certificate of attendance for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
This course combines plain english, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first aid skills that will be needed in an emergency.
If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current.
Course completion
Once assessed and competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised from Health Training Package, it is recommended that it is updated yearly by the Australian Resuscitation Council.
About this unit of competency
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.
Applicable Industries:
- Emergency responders
- Childcare
- Education
- Medical professionals
- Construction
- Many more
National Course Code
The content of this course covers the following codes:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Training Program
This Provide First Aid course is delivered as a blended learning program that includes;
- Online pre-course learning modules and assessment
- 7 hours face-to-face training (excluding breaks)
OR
FAST TRACK training which incorporates a blended learning format and is inclusive of:
- Online pre-course learning modules and assessments.
- 5 hours face-to-face skill-based training and assessments.
All students that enrol in our FAST TRACK HLTAID011 course must;
- Provide a current ‘Statement od Attainment’ certificate in HLTAID003 or HLTAID011 and,
- Complete all pre-course assessment requirements prior to the day of training.
Please note; if you have completed previous HLTAID003/011 training with another organisation, this will be verified by our Administration Team with the issuing organisation to ensure it is a true copy prior to the day of training.
We offer weekly public attendance first aid courses at our Mayfield West training centre or we can come to your workplace.
If your organisation is interested in a private / in-house booking to have this course delivered to a group of staff, please contact our head office to discuss booking options. The delivery can be programmed to fit in with your staff and company schedule, at your venue or ours.
Assessment Requirements
Physical Requirements:
It is important to note that this CPR element of this course requires a level of physical ability to complete practical assessments. All students are required to perform 2 minutes of CPR on an adult manikin and baby manikin on the floor. If your health or fitness will not allow you to demonstrate this, you will not be awarded a nationally accredited certificate for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. We can however issue a non accredited certificate of attendance for First aid.
Language Skills:
All students must be able to demonstrate an accurate verbal report which would be given to emergency services and workplace supervisor.
Language, Literacy & Numeracy requirements
The course combines plain english, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and developing first aid skills that will be needed in an emergency.
If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our head office before enrolling to discuss your training needs.
Identification
All students must bring ID with them to the training course. Photo ID is the minimum requirement (e.g. Drivers Licence, Passport or similar).
Assessment submission process, support and outcomes
Assessment Outcomes: Competent or Not Competent
For any learner who is unable to satisfactorily complete all assessment tasks, the assessor will attempt to make reasonable adjustments to the methods of assessment. If the learner is deemed not competent, they will need to re-sit the training course and additional fees will apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students choosing to undertake RPL will need to be sent an RPL guide for their course.
In order to be eligible for RPL, the student must demonstrate currency in that particular subject. I.e. a student cannot submit evidence from 5 years prior and request it be applied directly to their new competency. They must show how they have since applied those skills and that they are current.
Course completion
Once assessed in all areas of the course and competency demonstrated, learners will be issued a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
This Unit of Competency is Nationally Recognised from Health Training Package and it is recommended that it is updated annually by the Australian Resuscitation Council.
Workplace Health & Safety Courses
Health Safety Representative Committee Training Newcastle. OHS Committee member course is targeted at those that are part of the committee but NOT HSR’s.
Since the new HSR course came into effect there was a gap in training for the committee members as there wasn’t a requirement to put them through the full HSR course.
Delivery
The expected duration to complete this course is 6 hours face to face training although experienced groups may complete it in an accelerated timeframe.
Course Aims
This course aims to increase participants knowledge and skills so that they:
- Function effectively as a member of their Health & Safety Committee
- Contribute to WHS legal compliance
- Contribute to minimizing health and safety risks in their workplace.
Course Content
- WHS Legislation
- Duties and duty holders
- WHS Risk Management
- Incident Investigation
- Effective consultation
- Committee functions
Who should do the course?
New and existing Health & Safety Committee members and others who would like to gain a good grounding in WHS Consultation.
Award Issued
Certificate of Attendance
Course Fee Inclusions
- All training resources
Booking Enquiries
Please contact us on (02) 4960 8608 or email enquiries@efirstaid.com.au
This course is designed to provide participants with the basic knowledge and skills to provide the provisions of the laws regarding Manual Handling, and to familiarise participants with the Manual Handling Code of Practice.
The course will raise personnel awareness of how the back functions and how to identify assess and control manually handling risks which may be present in the workplace. It focuses on the causes of manual handling related injuries, the management and prevention of these injuries and the development of manual handling skills.
Participants will learn safe lifting principles and how to use the risk management model in regards to the manuals handling tasks. The course provides practical opportunities to develop and consolidate new and existing skills
Content
Course includes a short video presentation with group discussion PowerPoint presentation and participation in a workplace inspection.
Topics include:
- Role of employee
- Role of supervisors and managers
- The back structure
- Reasons for back pain
- Workplace hazards
- Mechanical aids
- Risk analysis
- Risk control
- Risk analysis check list
Booking Enquiries
Please contact us on (02) 4960 8608 or email enquiries@efirstaid.com.au