This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency.
Units
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAID014 Provide advanced First Aid
HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy*
HLTAID016 Manage First Aid services and resources
Note: Units marked with* have prerequisite HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as appropriate for people who are either employed in, or intending to become employed in, nominated occupational first aider roles.
These units may provide credit towards a range of qualifications at Certificate IV and Diploma levels.
Credit toward our qualifications. Units in this skill set count toward:
Specific licensing requirements relating to these competencies, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the relevant State/Territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority.
Skill set information: HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set, Release 2, training.gov.au. © Commonwealth of Australia.
This skill set is made up of 4 units of competency from the Health. The course fee for this skill set is confirmed on enquiry.
| Code | Unit of competency | Fee |
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| HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | On enquiry |
| HLTAID014 | Provide Advanced First Aid | On enquiry |
| HLTAID015 | Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy | On enquiry |
| HLTAID016 | Manage first aid services and resources | On enquiry |
| Total course fee | On enquiry | |
First aid, CPR and infection control units are priced separately and their fee is confirmed on enquiry; any skill set that includes one of them is quoted on enquiry.
Select a unit code for that unit's details, prerequisites and assessment conditions.
When you are assessed as competent in every unit, CAQA issues a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment within 30 calendar days, provided all fees are paid and your USI is verified. It lists each unit of competency and includes the training package wording for this skill set:
This skill set meets industry requirements to perform the role and responsibilities required of an Occupational First Aider.
If you complete only some units, you receive a Statement of Attainment for the units you have completed. A skill set is not an AQF qualification, but every unit counts toward any qualification that includes it.
| Modes of delivery | Online self-paced learning through the CAQA student portal, supported by scheduled trainer webinars, phone and email trainer support, and optional virtual classrooms. Some practical skills must be demonstrated in person: your face-to-face practical assessment session is arranged with you before enrolment is confirmed. Workplace-based and blended arrangements are available by negotiation. |
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| Location | Online, Australia-wide. Practical assessment is held at a venue agreed with you. |
| Commencement | Enrol any time. Intakes commence on the first Monday of every month. |
| Duration and amount of training | Self-paced. Most learners complete a skill set within 4 to 16 weeks, depending on the number of units and their existing skills. The amount of training for you is set out in your Pre-Enrolment Information Pack and confirmed in your Training Plan, based on the unit requirements and your existing skills and experience. |
| Assessment | Competency-based assessment including knowledge questions, projects, case studies and practical or workplace tasks, judged by qualified assessors against the unit's performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions. Reasonable adjustment is available. |
| Third-party arrangements | This skill set is delivered and assessed directly by CAQA (RTO 45459). No third-party arrangements apply. If this changes, you will be told before you enrol. |
| Who can enrol | Learners are recommended to be at least 18 years of age and to have language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills suited to the training. Every applicant completes a free pre-enrolment review (LLN and digital literacy), and we tell you honestly whether the training suits you. |
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| Unique Student Identifier | You need a USI before we can issue your Statement of Attainment. It is free to create and we can help. About the USI. |
| What you need | A computer with webcam and microphone, reliable internet and a personal email address. |
| Total course fee | On enquiry. The fee is confirmed in writing before you enrol. |
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| Enrolment fee | $0. No application or enrolment fee. |
| Other costs | No compulsory additional costs. |
| Payment options | Pay up to $1,500 upfront with the balance paid as your training is delivered, or use an interest-free payment plan. CAQA never holds more than $1,500 in fees for training not yet delivered. |
| Government funding | This skill set is offered on a fee-for-service basis. VET Student Loans are not available for skill sets or single units. Contact us to check whether any government funding applies to you. |
| Cooling-off and refunds | Full refund within 10 business days of enrolment if training has not commenced. After commencement you pay only for training delivered; unspent prepaid fees are refunded under our Fees and Refunds policy, which also covers what happens if CAQA cannot deliver your training. |
Trainer and assessor support, LLN and study skills support, reasonable adjustment for disability or other needs, wellbeing referral and technical help with the student portal are available throughout. Student support and wellbeing.
If you already hold any of these units, or have the skills through work and life experience, you may not need to repeat training. CAQA offers recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer, and recognises Statements of Attainment and qualifications issued by any RTO. RPL and credit transfer.
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