HLTAID012

Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is the required qualification for those working with infants and children in education and childcare environments.

This course equips you with the practical skills and confidence to respond to a wide range of first aid situations involving children, including injuries, medical conditions, and emergency incidents. You’ll learn how to provide immediate care and ongoing support until professional help arrives.

Training is delivered in line with the latest Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines, ensuring you are using current, trusted first aid practices tailored to education and care settings.

Course Duration

This is a blended course combining online learning with in-person training. Students are required to complete the online pre-course work prior to attending the face-to-face practical assessment. The online component can be completed in one sitting or across multiple sessions at your own pace.

  • Online Learning: Allow up to 4 hours

  • Face-to-Face Training & Assessment: 2 hours

Assessment

Students are assessed through a combination of written, practical, and scenario-based activities to ensure competency across all required areas, including both knowledge and hands-on skills.

Age Requirement

Minimum age: 14 years (parental permission required)

Certification Validity

  • HLTAID009 – Provide CPR: 12 months

  • HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support: 36 months

  • HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid: 36 months

  • HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting: 36 months

Course Content

In this course, you will learn to:

  • Recognise and assess an emergency situation

  • Ensure safety for yourself, children, bystanders, and the casualty

  • Respond to emergencies involving infants, children, and adults

  • Seek assistance from emergency services

  • Perform CPR in line with current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines

  • Provide first aid following established principles

  • Manage and comfort the casualty, including children, and obtain consent where possible

  • Use first aid equipment safely and effectively

  • Monitor the casualty and respond to changes in their condition

  • Accurately communicate incident details to emergency services

  • Complete workplace documentation and maintain confidentiality

  • Recognise psychological impacts on yourself and others and seek support if needed

  • Contribute to reviewing the first aid response when required

Certificate Issuance

A PDF Statement of Attainment will be issued on the same day following successful completion of the course, provided a valid USI has been supplied and all assessments have been completed.

Safe Work Australia recommends renewing CPR (HLTAID009) every 12 months. The full HLTAID012 qualification is valid for 3 years.

Training and Assessment delivered on behalf of Allen’s Training RTO: 90909

Who This Course is For

This course is designed for those working in education and care settings, including childcare, early learning, and school environments. It is suitable for both beginners and those with existing first aid experience who are comfortable with blended learning.

Important Information

Students must be able to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin, child manakin and infant manakin.

If you have any limitations that may impact your ability to complete the course, please contact us prior to booking as we may be able to accommodate where reasonable.

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