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HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

CPR & First Aid Training

Gain the specialised first aid skills required in education and care environments, including responding to children and infants. Training is practical, scenario-based, and designed to meet workplace and regulatory expectations where applicable.

Course Overview

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to deliver first aid response in education and care settings. Participants learn to manage incidents involving infants, children and adults, including CPR and AED use where available, aligned to current guidelines and the needs of childcare and school environments. Training focuses on practical scenarios, risk management, communication, and documentation in education and care contexts.

Key Details

Delivery Location: Training is delivered at Health Security Education’s approved facilities or at client workplaces by arrangement.

Start / Intake Information: Regular intakes are available. Contact Health Security Education for upcoming course dates.

Schedule / Time Commitment: Allow 1 full day (up to 6–8 hours), including theory, practical activities and assessment (delivery dependent).

Work Placement: No work placement required

Units of Competency / Course Content

HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting (Core)


Who This Course Is For


This course is suitable for Early childhood educators and childcare staff, Outside school hours care (OSHC) staff, Teachers and education support staff, Nannies and family day care educators, Supervisors and coordinators in education and care services, and Anyone requiring first aid training for education and care compliance.

Course Details

Course Information

Minimum Age: Participants must be at least 14 years of age (participants under 18 require parent/guardian consent).
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites. Where this unit is applied in clinical or high-risk contexts, workplace authorisation and scope requirements may apply.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy: All learners complete an LLN assessment. Support is available where required.
PPE / Equipment / IT Access: Access to appropriate PPE where required and a device with internet access if online learning is included.
Workplace or Site Access Requirements: Participants must be physically capable of completing practical activities relevant to the unit outcomes, with reasonable adjustments available where appropriate.

Assessment Methods: Knowledge questions and practical demonstrations in simulated education and care scenarios, including infant, child and adult first aid responses and CPR techniques.
Completion Requirements: All tasks must be completed to a competent standard.
Facilities and Equipment: Infant/child/adult manikins, AED training equipment, and simulated first aid resources (as required).
Workplace or Simulated Environment: Assessment occurs in a simulated or workplace environment that reflects real conditions relevant to this unit.
Safety Requirements and PPE: PPE must be worn where required, and all safety and infection control procedures must be followed.
Learner Evidence Responsibilities: Learners must demonstrate safe and correct task performance and provide any required evidence of completion as directed by the assessor.

Successful participants receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting, issued by Health Security Education (RTO #40907). A valid USI must be provided prior to certification issuance.
Refresher training intervals may be determined by employer, industry requirements, or current guidelines.

Course fees include training, assessment and (where applicable) issuance of certification for participants who successfully meet competency requirements.
Course fees may not include personal PPE, travel, onsite delivery travel costs, replacement certificates, or additional resources unless stated.

Funding and subsidies: Where applicable, funding or subsidies may be available for eligible participants.
Payment terms: Payment is required prior to course commencement unless otherwise arranged.
Refunds and withdrawals: Refunds are managed in accordance with Health Security Education’s Fees and Refunds Policy. Written notice is required to withdraw.

Trainer support is available throughout the course. Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) support and wellbeing support are available on request. Health Security Education provides a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Participants must follow trainer instructions and use equipment safely. Reasonable adjustment is available where appropriate.
USI: A valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required prior to the issuance of nationally recognised certification.
Policies and processes (including Complaints & Appeals) are available via the Student Handbook.

Credit Transfer: Available for equivalent completed units where a valid and current Statement of Attainment is provided.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): May be available for learners who can provide evidence of current competence.
Pathways: This unit may support entry into further training pathways in health, community services, emergency response, workplace safety, or related outcomes, depending on learner goals and packaging rules.