First Aid Training - Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your role. Most workplaces require HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid). If you work in childcare, schools, or outside school hours care, you need HLTAID012 which meets ACECQA requirements. If you only need CPR, HLTAID009 is sufficient. Mining, remote, and FIFO workers typically need HLTAID013. Designated first aid officers may need HLTAID014. If you're unsure, contact [email protected].

HLTAID009 covers CPR only - it takes around 90 minutes and costs $77. HLTAID011 covers full first aid including CPR, wound management, fractures, burns, bleeding, shock, and anaphylaxis. It takes 3-4 hours and costs $110. Most workplace first aid requirements mean HLTAID011, not just CPR.

Yes. HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) includes CPR as a component. If you complete HLTAID011 you do not also need to separately hold HLTAID009.

HLTAID012 (Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting) is the course required for early childhood educators, school staff, and outside school hours care workers. It meets ACECQA requirements and includes paediatric-specific content covering anaphylaxis, asthma, and seizure management in children.

Yes. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required for all nationally recognised training. You can create one free at usi.gov.au. If you need help, call the USI Registry on 1300 857 536 (or +61 2 6218 0994 if overseas), available 8:30am-4:30pm ACDT Monday to Friday, excluding SA and national public holidays.

Both options are available. Face-to-face courses are held in Perth and regional WA. Pre-course theory can be completed online before your face-to-face practical session. This is the express format that keeps your time commitment to a minimum while meeting all assessment requirements.

No. First aid training requires a face-to-face practical component. This is a requirement under the training package - CPR and first aid skills must be assessed in person. You can complete theory online beforehand to reduce your face-to-face time.

Wear comfortable clothing you can move in - you will be on the floor for CPR practice. Bring your USI number, photo ID, and any relevant workplace documentation if your employer requires it. Water is recommended for longer courses.

Contact us before booking at [email protected]. Britt has experience adapting assessments where possible. Some components such as CPR assessment have minimum standard requirements set by the training package - we'll be upfront about what adjustments can and can't be made.

Yes. Paper-based pre-reading is available for people who prefer not to complete online learning. Contact us before booking to arrange this.

Certificates are issued within 24 hours of successful completion for most courses.

HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) is valid for 3 years. HLTAID012 and HLTAID014 follow the same validity. CPR (HLTAID009) should be renewed annually - the Australian Resuscitation Council and ANZCOR recommend annual CPR renewal to maintain skill retention.

Yes. HLTAID011 certificates are valid for 3 years. After that, your certificate is no longer current for most workplace compliance purposes. CPR components should be refreshed annually even within a current first aid certificate period. Safe Work Australia and most WHS regulations require current certificates.

Yes. You can complete a renewal course at any time. Many people choose to renew before they start a new job or when their employer requests it, even if the certificate hasn't technically expired yet.

No. You complete the same course as someone doing it for the first time. There's no shortened pathway for lapsed certificates - you do the full course again. This ensures your skills are current.

Yes. Mobile group training is available across Perth, regional WA, and Australia-wide. Groups of 4 or more qualify for group rates. Visit the Group Training page for details and to send an enquiry.

A minimum of 4 people. There's no maximum per session - larger groups can be split into concurrent or sequential sessions.

For planned workplace training, 2-4 weeks is ideal. For urgent compliance needs such as a new staff member, site audit, or last-minute deployment, contact us directly - we accommodate urgent bookings where possible.

First Aid Courses can be bundled with Mental Health First Aid training through REACHAU (Regional Education and Career Help Australia). This is available for group bookings. Contact us for a combined package quote.

Yes. All courses are nationally recognised qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). They are registered on training.gov.au. Training is delivered by Britt Brennan on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399, registered with ASQA (asqa.gov.au).

Training is delivered by Britt Brennan on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399, registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). You can verify the RTO on training.gov.au. Britt has been delivering training on behalf of this RTO since 1997.

Yes. Courses that include HLTAID011 meet the general first aid training requirements referenced in Safe Work Australia guidance. Check your state WHS legislation and your specific industry codes of practice for any additional requirements that may apply.

Yes. HLTAID012 (Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting) satisfies the ACECQA requirement for first aid qualifications in education and care services in Australia.

ANZCOR is the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation. They publish the resuscitation guidelines that underpin CPR and first aid training standards in Australia. Course content is developed in line with current ANZCOR guidelines. More information is available at resus.org.au.