Practical, nationally recognised first aid and CPR training. Express options and full-day sessions available. Book in minutes, certify with confidence.
The most searched questions about first aid training in Australia, answered directly.
What is the difference between HLTAID011 and HLTAID009?
HLTAID009 covers CPR only and must be renewed annually. HLTAID011 covers full first aid including CPR and is valid for 3 years. HLTAID011 includes HLTAID009.
Is HLTAID012 better than HLTAID011?
Neither is "better" - they serve different purposes. HLTAID012 includes paediatric scenarios and is required for childcare and education settings. Most workplaces only need HLTAID011.
How long is a first aid certificate valid in Australia?
HLTAID011 First Aid certificates are valid for 3 years. CPR (HLTAID009) should be renewed annually. Most employers require annual CPR renewal regardless.
Can I do a first aid course in one day?
Yes. HLTAID011 is available as a 3 to 4 hour express session for refreshers, or a full-day option for new learners. Full-day training is always available on request.
What are the 5 basic principles of first aid?
Preserve life, prevent deterioration, promote recovery, call for help early, and protect yourself as the first aider. These underpin the ARC and ANZCOR guidelines.
Do I need a USI to complete a first aid course?
Yes. A Unique Student Identifier is required by law for all nationally recognised training. It is free and takes about 2 minutes to create at usi.gov.au.
Which first aid course does my workplace require?
HLTAID011 meets most workplace requirements in WA. Childcare and education staff need HLTAID012. Remote and mining site workers typically need HLTAID013. Check with your employer or regulator.
What are the 7 principles of first aid?
Preserve life, prevent deterioration, promote recovery, protect yourself, reassure the casualty, record observations, and refer to medical care when needed. These are covered in every HLTAID011 course.
Scenario-based, practical, and focused on building confidence under pressure. Full-day sessions are always available. Express options let most refreshers complete in half a day or less.
Most of your time is spent doing, not watching. Every session uses real training equipment and practical scenarios so the skills stick when they are needed most.
Smaller groups mean more hands-on time per person, more opportunity to ask questions, and more individual feedback from the trainer.
The trainer holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Diploma in Mental Health. Understanding how the body and mind respond physiologically and psychologically under stress is built into how this training is delivered, not bolted on as an afterthought. For workplaces, a non-accredited Mental Health in the Workplace session can be bundled with first aid delivery.
All courses sit within the Australian Qualifications Framework. Certificates are issued by ABC First Aid RTO 3399 and accepted by employers and regulators across Australia.
Choose an express session for renewals or a full-day course for comprehensive learning. Both options are available. For participants who prefer not to complete the online pre-learning quiz, paper-based assessment can be requested. In that case the written component is completed on paper at the end of the session. Paper-based sessions may take longer and a small surcharge applies.
As a sole trader, overheads are significantly lower than large providers. For remote, FIFO, and regional delivery, travel and on-site costs are more affordable without sacrificing quality or compliance.
Training and Assessment is delivered by Britt Brennan on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399 since 1997. All units are listed on training.gov.au.
Covers cardiopulmonary resuscitation, rescue breathing, and AED use in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and ANZCOR guidelines. Meets the annual CPR renewal requirement.
Unit details: training.gov.au
Book NowThe most widely recognised first aid qualification in Australia. Covers emergency response, CPR, AED use, wound management, shock, burns, fractures, anaphylaxis, and more. Includes HLTAID009. Complies with SafeWork Australia's First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice.
Unit details: training.gov.au
Book NowDesigned for early childhood educators, school staff, and those working with children. Includes paediatric first aid scenarios and infant CPR alongside adult CPR. Meets ACECQA requirements for approved childcare services.
Unit details: training.gov.au
Book NowCovers extended patient management and decision-making when medical assistance is more than 30 minutes away. Builds on HLTAID011. Assessment integrates foundational first aiders into realistic group scenarios, which means delivery time varies between 8 and 12 hours depending on group size and whether participants are refreshing or completing for the first time. Full delivery is always available.
Unit details: training.gov.au
Book NowAn advanced qualification covering in-depth casualty assessment, complex emergency management, oxygen therapy, and leadership in first aid situations. Participants are assessed on advanced topics during the session using realistic group scenarios. Builds on core first aid competencies.
Unit details: training.gov.au
Book NowThe answer depends on your industry, employer requirements, and your work environment. Our parent site, REACHAU (Regional Education and Career Help Australia), has detailed guidance to help you choose before you book.
No paperwork, no phone queues. The whole process takes under five minutes.
Select the course that matches your needs or your employer's requirements. If you are unsure, HLTAID011 covers most workplace requirements. For guidance, visit reachau.com.au or email [email protected].
When the booking window opens, use the suburb filter to find sessions near you, then select your course type to narrow results. If there are multiple locations listed, filtering by suburb will show only what is relevant to you. Select your preferred date and time.
Fill in your personal details and verify your Unique Student Identifier (USI). This is required for all nationally recognised training in Australia. If you do not have a USI, you can create one at usi.gov.au in about 2 minutes.
Complete your training and assessment on the day. Your certificate is issued by ABC First Aid RTO 3399 and emailed to you within 24 business hours of completing all requirements including payment.
Can't see the booking system? Email Britt directly.
Group and on-site training removes the need to send staff away one at a time. We come to your workplace, school, or facility and certify your whole team in a single session.
As a sole trader, overheads are significantly lower than a large training company. For remote, FIFO, and regional delivery, the cost of travel and on-site delivery is considerably more affordable. We can also bundle a non-accredited Mental Health in the Workplace or Community session alongside first aid, covering two compliance obligations in one visit. Contact [email protected] for a quote.
HR managers and site coordinators in mining, resources, and remote industries regularly need qualified training delivered at short notice, particularly when compliance audits, roster changes, or incident reporting requirements arise outside of metro areas. As a sole operator, the answer on availability is usually straightforward. If there is a gap, email [email protected] directly with your location and timeframe and you will get a fast response on whether same-week or rapid deployment delivery is possible.
For workplace compliance requirements, refer to the SafeWork Australia First Aid in the Workplace Code of Practice and the ASQA Work Health and Safety Procedure.
Request a Group Training QuoteWe deliver first aid courses throughout the Perth metropolitan area and across Western Australia, with public scheduled sessions and private on-site group training available.
Sessions run regularly across metro Perth and in regional centres including Albany, Esperance, Bunbury, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Karratha, and Broome. We also deliver nationally, including Alice Springs and regional New South Wales.
Perth has consistent demand for first aid training across construction, mining, childcare, healthcare support, and community services. Regulatory requirements in WA mean most workplaces need a current certificate, and childcare services must hold HLTAID012 under ACECQA standards. All training meets Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and ANZCOR guidelines.
For individual suburb pages, including Armadale, Thornlie, Byford, Mundijong, Rockingham, Albany, Esperance, and more, visit firstaidcertification.net.au.
HLTAID009 Provide CPR covers initial patient assessment, sustained CPR, and AED operation, in line with ARC and ANZCOR guidelines. The express session takes approximately 90 minutes. It is required annually by most WA workplaces and can be completed as a standalone course or as part of HLTAID011.
The standard workplace first aid qualification. Express sessions from 3 hours. Accepted by WorkSafe WA. Required for most employers across Perth and WA. training.gov.au
Required for childcare and OSHC staff under ACECQA. Covers infant and child CPR and paediatric scenarios alongside adult first aid. training.gov.au
Recommended for mine sites, agriculture, and remote WA workers. Delivery time varies based on group and scenario complexity. training.gov.au
For first aid officers and roles requiring advanced capabilities. Typically 6 to 7 hours with practical group assessment. training.gov.au
Express CPR renewal from 90 minutes. Covers AED use and chest compressions assessed on the floor per ARC guidelines. Required annually. training.gov.au
Highlighted areas are frequently serviced. Suburb-specific pages available at firstaidcertification.net.au. Contact us for Australia-wide delivery.
The Australian Resuscitation Council identifies a sequence of actions that, when followed in order, significantly improve survival outcomes from cardiac arrest. Each link depends on the one before it.
Recognise the emergency and call 000 immediately.
Begin CPR to maintain circulation until help arrives.
Use an AED as soon as one is available.
Handover to paramedics and ongoing hospital care.
The chain does not end at resuscitation. When CPR is sustained and a patient reaches hospital, medical teams may determine that organ and tissue donation is possible. For some families, this becomes part of a devastating situation that carries meaning for others.
Knowing CPR and using it correctly keeps that chain intact from the moment of collapse through to the hospital. You can register as an organ and tissue donor through the DonateLife register at donatelife.gov.au. For ARC guidelines and protocols underpinning all our training, visit resus.org.au.
Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. It can progress within minutes. The most important thing a trained first aider can do is act immediately.
Australian guidelines from ASCIA (Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy) are clear: if anaphylaxis is suspected, administer adrenaline without delay. If you are uncertain, it is safer to give adrenaline and not need it than to delay and find it was needed. Delayed administration of adrenaline is consistently identified as a contributing factor in anaphylaxis fatalities.
Every first aid course delivered here covers anaphylaxis recognition, adrenaline autoinjector use, and the correct sequence of response. This is not a theoretical exercise. These are skills that have determined outcomes in real situations.
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia has been involved in multiple coronial inquiries into anaphylaxis deaths across Australia. Each case reinforces the same message: recognition and early intervention are the difference.
Raymond Cho was a secondary school student who died on 24 May 2011 from a hypoxic brain injury following anaphylaxis caused by ingesting walnuts. His case went before the NSW Coroner, with findings handed down in December 2012.
The coroner made recommendations to the Minister for Education, including that students known to have allergies be encouraged to carry their own autoinjectors in addition to those held by the school, that anaphylaxis action plans be improved, and that teacher training in anaphylaxis management be strengthened. For more detail, see the ABC News report on Raymond's story.
Raymond's story is shared in training sessions to reinforce why speed of recognition and confidence with an autoinjector are non-negotiable. It is not shared to alarm people. It is shared because understanding what happens when action is delayed is the most effective way to ensure people act without hesitation when it counts.
If this topic matters to you as much as it does to us, consider supporting awareness and education through the REACHAU Allergy and Anaphylaxis Awareness fundraising page.
Not all first aid training is the same. Here is a factual comparison of features across providers in Australia to help you make an informed decision. Information is based on publicly available details and is subject to change.
| Feature | First Aid Courses ABC First Aid RTO 3399 |
St John Ambulance WA | Australia Wide First Aid | FirstAidPro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Training Format | Small group, scenario-based, practical focus | Classroom-based, varies by location | Blended (online theory + face-to-face) | Blended (online theory + face-to-face) |
| Express Options | Yes - CPR from 90 min, First Aid from 3-4 hrs | Limited | Varies | Varies |
| Full-Day Option | Yes - always available on request | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Certificate Turnaround | Within 24 business hours | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| On-Site Group Delivery | Yes - groups of 4+ | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australia-Wide Delivery | Yes - including remote and regional | WA only | Yes | Yes |
| Mental Health Component | Yes - bundled non-accredited session available for groups | No | No | No |
| Trainer Qualifications | Qualified trainer + Bachelor of Health Science + Diploma in Mental Health | Qualified trainers | Qualified trainers | Qualified trainers |
| Certificate Issuing RTO | ABC First Aid RTO 3399 | St John Ambulance (RTO) | Registered RTO partner | Registered RTO partner |
| Employment & Community Support | Via REACHAU - employment, mental health, community programs | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
Information above reflects publicly available details at time of publication. Always verify current offerings with each provider before booking. Competitor certificate turnaround and pricing may differ by location and course type.
Quick answers before you book. For anything not covered here, email [email protected].
Training and Assessment Notice: Training and Assessment is delivered by Britt Brennan on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399 since 1997. ABC First Aid is registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All Statements of Attainment and certificates are issued by ABC First Aid RTO 3399.
All training is delivered by qualified trainers and assessors holding, at minimum, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or successor). Assessment practices meet the requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 and Australian Resuscitation Council (resus.org.au) guidelines.
firstaidcourses.net.au operates as a training delivery and marketing platform connected to the REACHAU (Regional Education and Career Help Australia) network. For questions regarding RTO registration or certification issuance, contact abcfirstaid.com.au directly or email [email protected].
Whether you arrived here through firstaidcourses.net.au, firstaidcertification.net.au, or reachau.com.au, you are booking training delivered by the same person: Britt Brennan.
Britt has delivered first aid training across Western Australia, in workplaces, schools, community organisations, and environments where incidents actually happen. That includes equestrian facilities, construction sites, aged care settings, and remote communities. The training is built around what goes wrong in real situations, not what looks neat on a slide.
Holding a Diploma in Mental Health alongside first aid qualifications means every session includes an awareness of how people respond under pressure. That understanding is part of the delivery, not a separate add-on.
Contact Britt directly at [email protected] for group training quotes, course enquiries, or regional delivery requests.
REACHAU is the broader organisation connected to this site. It works with job seekers, workplaces, schools, and regional communities across WA and beyond, with a focus on practical outcomes rather than just certificates.
Programs span employment readiness, career support, mental health awareness training for workplaces and community groups, and community-based education. If your organisation needs support that goes beyond a first aid certificate, REACHAU is where that conversation starts.
Britt is also developing a community platform designed to connect people to real, local support services: first aid, mental health, employment assistance, and more. The gap between knowing what help exists and being able to find it quickly is a problem this platform is built to close.
It is not a tech product for tech's sake. It is a practical extension of the same work that runs through every course, every community program, and every conversation about what actually helps people in difficult moments.
Large providers process a high volume of students across many locations. That model works for what it is. This is something different: a sole trader who delivers training personally, knows the name of every participant, and is accountable for every certificate issued.
That is not a marketing statement. It is the structure of the business. When you book here, you train with Britt.
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Training and Assessment is delivered by Britt Brennan on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399 since 1997. Certificates accepted across Australia.