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.

Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.

The latest release of the unit of competency can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/HLTAID011

For the standard course – Face to Face minimum duration is 6 hours.

For the express course – Face to Face minimum duration is 60 minutes*.

*Maximum class size applies

This program is delivered in the classroom and through self-paced learning and assessment.

Suite 230, Level 2, 10 King Street, Rockdale New South Wales 2216

HLTAID011 is suitable for individuals in a wide range of settings, including workplaces, schools, sports organisations, and community groups, as well as for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond to emergencies in everyday life. Upon completion, learners will be confident in applying first aid techniques in line with the guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other relevant bodies.

Ingleside College has the following entry requirements:

Successful completion of this course requires participants to have the physical ability to respond to an emergency situation and provide a first aid response to a casualty. This includes the requirement for all participants to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.

Foundation skills are the underpinning communication skills required for participation in the workplace, the community and in adult education and training.

• Learning – to learn to provide first aid response in an emergency.

• Reading – to administer medication for anaphylaxis or asthma.

• Writing – to complete documentation such as reports/risk assessments.

• Oral communication – to call the ambulance and provide a handover.

• Numeracy – to count the number of compressions and breaths.

• Digital literacy – to access and navigate online learning environments

You will require an internet capable smartphone or tablet to complete online components of the course.

All other training and assessment materials and equipment will be supplied throughout the course. Students should wear comfortable, casual clothing.

If you are concerned about any of these requirements you should contact Ingleside College prior to enrolling into the course.

Those with concerns related to language, literacy or numeracy skills will be asked to complete an LLN assessment, which will inform on the suitability of the course or any additional support that may be required for successfull completion.

Not Applicable

The unit HLTAID011 Provide first aid is included in many qualifications within Training Packages. Therefore, a statement of attainment for these units can be used as credit for a range of qualifications.