OVERVIEW
What You’ll Learn
Emergencies can happen anywhere—at work, at home, on the road or in the community. The First Aid course provides participants with the practical skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to a range of medical emergencies and provide an appropriate first aid response until professional medical assistance arrives.
By completing this course, participants will learn how to:
Recognise and assess emergency situations.
Apply first aid principles and procedures.
Perform CPR on adults, children and infants.
Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Respond to unconscious casualties.
Manage choking incidents.
Treat bleeding, burns, fractures and soft tissue injuries.
Assist people experiencing medical emergencies such as asthma, anaphylaxis, seizures and cardiac events.
Communicate effectively with emergency services and other responders.
Provide first aid until professional medical assistance arrives.
Complete incident reporting and workplace documentation requirements.
Why Choose Academia of Trade?
Industry-Relevant Training
Develop practical first aid skills through hands-on training and realistic emergency scenarios.
Nationally Recognised Certification
Receive nationally recognised training that meets workplace and industry requirements.
Experienced Trainers
Learn from qualified trainers with real-world industry and emergency response experience.
Practical Learning Environment
Gain confidence through practical exercises designed to reflect real-life situations.
Pathways to Further Training
Explore additional opportunities in construction, trades, WHS and vocational education.
DELIVERY & STRUCTURE
Course Details
course structure
Duration: 1 Day Face-to-Face Training
Delivery: Face-to-Face Classroom and Practical Training
Nationally Recognized
RPL availability
ELIGIBILITY
Entry Requirements & Pathways
Understand the requirements to enrol and where this qualification can take you.
Entry Requirements
Be at least 14 years of age.
Have sufficient language, literacy, numeracy and communication skills to participate in training and assessment activities – LLND.
Be physically capable of performing CPR on the floor for a minimum period as required by the training package assessment requirements.
Provide valid identification for enrolment purposes.
Hold or obtain a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) before certification can be issued.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
Students undertaking nationally recognised training must hold a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) before certification can be issued.
Course Brochure
hltaid011 Course Guide
Complete course details, units, fees, entry requirements and career outcomes.
Duration:
1 day
Assessment includes
Knowledge questions
Practical demonstration (e.g. PPE use)
Verbal questioning
Core content areas:
WHS legislation & responsibilities
Hazard identification & risk control
PPE usage
Incident reporting
Emergency procedures
Core Units
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Fees & Funding
Course Fees & Payment Information
Clear and straightforward — here's what you need to know about the cost of studying
Course Fee - $110
Payment Options
We offer upfront payment, and payment via our secure online Payment Portal. Speak to our admissions team to find the right option for you.
Compliance Note
Fees are subject to change. Refer to the official Course Guide for detailed fee schedules and refund policies.
Where This Takes You
Career Outcomes
More than a First Aid Certificate — skills and confidence that may save a life.
First Aid skills are highly valued across many workplaces and industries.
Construction Worker
Warehouse Operator
YOUR GUIDE
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential information to support your journey.
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Step 1
Be required to have a Hard hat, Eye protection, Hearing protection, and Hi-visibility retro/reflective vest
Step 2
: Need to complete the online Evidence of Identity (EOI) V3-EOI-SW08447-1217-393519-INT.pdf, and enrolment form when you click on the APPLY NOW button
Step 3
Need to submit supporting documentation
Step 4
Need to Pay for the course
Step 5
Receive confirmation of the start of your course via email
Step 6
Attend your class on the DATE AND ON TIME
Step 7
Need to read and understand all the course details and information (refer to the Course Guide)
By submitting an application, you agree to the institute’s policies and enrolment terms.
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Course availability and enrolment conditions may vary. Refer to the official Course Guide for complete details.
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Nationally recognised vocational training
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RTO 45739
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