AFACC


Location Alice Springs - Guide Hall ASP
Date:       Saturday 27 November 2021
ID HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Closing Date 26 November 2021 (Sorry, booking closed.)


Cost per person:

Full: 195

* Remote travel is additional to the course cost, and will be quoted on request.

Fees are payable though the website at time of booking and may be tax deductible to eligible students. All fees must be paid before a Certificate or Statement of Attainment is issued. Pre-payment secures your enrolment for this course.

This course is conducted under the auspices of Allens Training Pty Ltd - RTO 90909who will be responsible for the quality and direction of all accredited training and assessment conducted by Redpath Education., as well as the issuing of Statements of Attainment for the units of competency on Allen's scope.

Course Information

First Aid (HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting) qualifications should be renewed every three years, with refresher training in HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) undertaken annually.  ref; First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice.

GYCC first aidThis HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting course applies to teachers, educators and child care support staff who are required to respond to a first aid emergencies, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies, as they apply to infants, children and adults, and is on the ACECQA list of approved qualifications

Additional information can be found at Training.gov.au via this link; (HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting or download the RTO's course outline here; course flyer

Entry Requirements:

There are no prerequisite units. Participants will need the ability to meet the physical demands of providing First Aid, you must perform CPR on the floor, applying both breaths and compressions, .  Participants must possess functional written and spoken English skills to make accurate verbal and written reports in-class, to replicate reporting to emergency services and workplace supervisor.  Prior to the face-to-face practical training, you must have internet access and a current browser, as well as skills sufficient to follow a video learning program, and complete the on-line assessment questions pre-course work.

Training and assessment arrangements:

This accredited course is delivered in English (unless otherwise arranged), providing participants with the knowledge and skills to confidently recognise and respond to an emergency situation requiring first aid.  All courses are conducted either on site or at our training rooms, at a time to suit the facility or the majority of the participants.

  1. One Day course - 1 day face-to-face classroom training and assessment + 3-5 hours pre-course on-line knowledge learning & assessment.
  2. Two Day course (7hrs each day over 2 days) to support LLN needs of participants, or remote area time constraints.
  3. Other course formats we deliver courses in various formats to meet the needs of workplaces and the participants, please contact us to discuss your needs.

 This one day course includes an on-line learning and knowledge assessment (including video and written material) to be completed prior to the face to face session.  The on-line work can be progressed in one or multiple logon/logoff sessions, providing a self paced flexible method of learning the theory of First Aid in the comfort of one's own home, at work, or wherever an internet connection is available.

Our First Aid educator observes the participants application of skills and knowledge throughout the practical sessions, during various simulated emergency scenarios and skill stations both on and off the floor, (see Course Subjects below), including responding appropriately to written and verbal questioning, contextualised to the candidate's workplace/community settings.  You will have opportunities to discuss and reflect on your performance against the criteria during in-class scenario's.

CPR assessment requires candidates to perform at least two (2) minutes of single rescuer uninterrupted CPR on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor and an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface.  In a scenario, participants will also work in a small team to demonstrate a rotation of operators with minimal interruptions to compression's, while applying an AED during an emergency CPR scenario, on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.  Participants will work collaboratively during on/off floor scenario's, incl; manage an unconscious, breathing casualty including appropriate positioning to reduce the risk of airway compromise, manually assess vital signs, and provide an accurate verbal & written report of the incident.

Before the course (emailed)During the course
  1. Complete the online Safety Checklist
  2. Complete your online knowledge learning & assessment (allow approx. 3-5hrs to complete)

These must be completed and marked as satisfactory at least two (2) days prior to the course.

  1. CPR and other Simulated Emergency Scenarios
  2. Incident reports & debriefs

You will have opportunities to discuss and reflect on your performance during the course, to support you to provide first aid appropriately.

We send your emails and reminder sms messages to your nominated mobile and email contact (as you provide in your enrolment form), please ensure you check your junk and spam email folders.

Students under 14 years of age must provide written permission to attend the course from their parent or guardian.

Course fee:

Fees are payable though the website or at our office by credit card (Visa/MC), cash or purchase order, and may be tax deductible to eligible students.  Should the NT Government and industry bodies make Scholarships available, we will assist you to apply.

Click here to read the payment terms and conditions.

  • Classes on campus or at your workplace, on schedule or after hours
  • Class size is limited to a max of 12 participants - unless otherwise arranged
  • Learning program integrated with the development or review of Emergency Plans is price on application
  • Remote travel is additional to the course cost, and will be quoted on request


Text Books & Learning support

Hard copy reference books are available in class.  LLN support can be provided to participants on request, which includes additional face to face time with the trainer/assessor.

Course subjects:

1 competency unit is required for award of this qualification, with content including:

  • Differences between adults and children for provision of first aid
  • Normal clinical values for children
  • Childhood illnesses
  • Airway management, including infant airway
  • CPR for adults, children and infants
  • Automated External Defibrillation
  • Anaphylaxis emergency response
  • Asthma emergency response
  • Medical conditions including diabetes and epilepsy
  • Infection control and First Aid for minor wounds
  • Risk management for asthma and anaphylaxis
  • Bleeding, fractures, burns and other trauma
  • Hyperthermia and hypothermia
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Venomous bites and stings
  • Head, neck and spinal injuries
  • Communicating details of an incident
  • Reporting requirements in education and children’s services
  • Debriefing and evaluation of response to critical incidents


Additional information can be found at Training.gov.au via this link; (HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting  

Remote travel is additional to the course cost, and will be quoted on request.