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What Is HLTAID011?
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid is a unit of competency under the HLT Health Training Package. RTOs issue it as a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. It is also referred to as a nationally accredited first aid course. HLTAID011 is a comprehensive first aid course covering a full range of first aid skills:
Full CPR and AED operation (incorporating HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
DRSABCD emergency action plan
Management of unconscious casualties
Bleeding control and wound care
Burns assessment and initial management
Fractures and musculoskeletal injuries
Seizures, diabetic emergencies, and asthma attacks
Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis recognition
Shock management
Head, neck, and spinal injuries
Incident reporting and documentation
What Does the HLTAID011 First Aid Course Include?
This accredited HLTAID011 first aid course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to provide a first aid response to a casualty across a range of real-world situations — at work, in a school, or in your community.
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CPR training is fully embedded in the HLTAID011 course. You do not need to complete a separate CPR course. As part of your practical assessment, you must perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin. This aligns with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and tests your ability to deliver uninterrupted CPR at the correct rate and depth.
Completing HLTAID011 gives you both your CPR and first aid certification on a single Statement of Attainment.
HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
HLTAID011 also incorporates the skills and knowledge covered in HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support. This gives you a layered foundation across emergency response — from basic first aid through to comprehensive first aid techniques.
Comprehensive First Aid Techniques
The provide first aid course includes instruction and hands-on practice across a full range of emergencies. You will learn to apply first aid, administer first aid with confidence, and manage first aid situations including burns, fractures, anaphylaxis, seizures, shock, and spinal injuries. First aid techniques are applied in line with current Australian Resuscitation Council standards throughout.
Who Needs HLTAID011?
HLTAID011 is the baseline requirement for any role described as a “workplace first aider” or that requires a current first aid certificate. Common requirements include:
Workplace first aiders under WHS regulations (all industries)
Teachers and school staff in most Australian states
Personal trainers and fitness professionals for industry registration and insurance
Construction site first aiders as required by WHS regulations
Hospitality managers and supervisors under venue and insurer requirements
Corporate staff in designated first aider roles
Workplace first aid training is a legal requirement in many industries. Your employer may specify that you need to attend first aid training through an accredited training provider to meet compliance obligations. No prior first aid experience is required to enrol.
How to Complete Your HLTAID011 First Aid Training
FAP First Aid (RTO 46449) is an accredited registered training organisation offering express course delivery for HLTAID011. This is a nationally accredited HLTAID011 first aid training course designed for both first-timers and those completing a renewal.
Step 1 — Online Pre-Learning
Complete 1 to 2 hours of online first aid pre-learning at your own pace, on any device. The online learning module covers the theory component so your face-to-face time focuses entirely on applying first aid skills and knowledge in practice.
Step 2 — Attend Your First Aid Class
Attend a 60-minute practical session at a location near you, available 7 days a week. This is where you demonstrate your first aid techniques — including 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin — and complete your formal assessment.
The 60-minute session is not a classroom lecture. It is a focused, skills-based assessment designed to respect your time while meeting all assessment requirements for this accredited course.
You must perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin. The assessment tests your ability to maintain correct technique without interruption, in line with Australian Resuscitation Council standards.
Step 3 — Receive Your HLTAID011 First Aid Certificate
Your HLTAID011 first aid certificate is issued the same day as a digital PDF. No waiting, no postal delays.
Cost: $109 (RRP $119)
Where Can You Complete Your First Aid Training?
FAP First Aid runs accredited HLTAID011 sessions 7 days a week across Australia. Use the calendar to find a first aid course near you and a time that works.
QLD: Caboolture, Cannon Hill, Logan, Southport SA: Adelaide, Morphett Vale, Salisbury NSW: Maitland, Sydney VIC: Melbourne TAS: Hobart, Launceston NT: Darwin WA: Joondalup
Book at fastfirstaidcpr.com.au/calendar/.
FAQ
How Long Is HLTAID011 Valid?
HLTAID011 is valid for 3 years from the date of your practical assessment. The HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation component must be renewed annually per Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.
What is the difference between basic first aid and HLTAID011?
HLTAID011 goes well beyond basic first aid. It covers a comprehensive range of emergencies and meets the requirements for workplace first aid under WHS legislation. It incorporates both HLTAID009 CPR training and the skills covered in HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support.
Do I need prior first aid experience?
No prior first aid experience is required. The course is designed to build your skills from the ground up, whether this is your first aid course or a renewal.
