Provide First Aid (Education and Care Setting)

Overview

Specialised training for those who care for children. Our HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course delivers emergency response training tailored for schools, early learning centres, (Outside School Hours Care) OSHC, and childcare environments.

After completing of this unit, students are able to apply the skills and knowledge to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.

This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis first aid training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).

Course Delivery and Assessment

The course consists of approximately 18 hours of learning and assessment activities, including: Online learning and assessment and Face-to-face training (practical) and assessment.

Students will be assessed by three assessment methods: Online Knowledge Questions CPR Practical: Includes emergency response, CPR, AED, and communication. First Aid Scenarios: Eight childcare scenarios + reporting and review. Each participant must demonstrate skills in realistic scenarios and simulations. CPR skills must be demonstrated on resuscitation mannequins in accordance with ARC guidelines.

Why Study At Phia Education?

Comprehensive Scenario Based Training

Practise CPR, AED operation, wound management, and emergency response in realistic, simulated scenarios, building genuine confidence and skills.

Qualified Trainers

Learn from professionals with real experience who deliver engaging, clear, practical instruction.

Nationally Recognised Certificate

Receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the course, the standard certificate accepted by employers across Australia. Valid for 3 years.

Includes HLTAID011 Certification

HLTAID012 includes everything in HLTAID009/010/011 Provide First Aid plus child and infant specific contents, allowing you to gain both qualifications in a single half-day session.

Small Class Sizes

Our small group format ensures every participant gets hands on practice time and personalised guidance throughout the day.

Blended Learning Delivery

Study the theory online at your convenience, followed by a face to face practical session where you demonstrate CPR skills using mannequins under trainer supervision.

Pre-Class Checklist

1. Check Your Email

After enrolment, you will receive an email with your login details and instructions to access the student portal.

2. Complete LLND Quiz

You will also receive instructions to complete your LLND quiz. The LLND quiz must be completed before the start of your course

3. Log In to Your Student Portal

Inside your portal, you will find everything you need to get started: Learner Guide, Course Contents, and Knowledge Assessment Workbook.

4. Complete Your Workbook

Your Knowledge Assessment Workbook must be completed and submitted before your practical session. This is critical and musn't be forgotten.

5. Arrive Ready on the Day

Please arrive a few minutes early so your training can start smoothly and on time. Come well rested and ready to learn hands-on skills.

Entry Requirements

Age Requirements

Students must be at least 18 years of age. Students must have a USI (Unique Student Identifier) .

Academic Requirements

Language, literacy and numeracy assessment tested at ACSF level 3.

ACSF

Complete Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 2 to 3

Units of Study

Code	Title	Unit Type
HLTAID012	Provide Childcare First Aid	Core

What Will You Learn?

By the completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the scope of a First Aid practioner in an education and childcare setting.
Recognise, assess, and respond to an emergency situations.
Perform CPR in accordance with the ARC guidelines.
Identify and operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely.
Communicate effectively the details of incident/emergency situations to relevant person/parties.
Recognise the post-incident situation and respond as required.

Careers

Aged Care Support Worker

Childcare First Aid renewal is mandatory for most residential and home care roles every three years.

Disability Support Worker

NDIS providers typically require current Childcare First Aid and CPR certification for all support staff.

Personal Care Assistant

Required for home care and childcare roles across Australia.

Education Support Worker

Teacher Aides and Education Assistants require current Childcare First Aid certification.

Allied Health Assistant

Healthcare settings require current, valid First Aid credentials for all staff.

Community Member

Be prepared to help in an emergency at home, at work, or in your community.

What does this course cover?

This is a nationally recognised first aid qualification that prepares you to handle a broad range of emergencies — from CPR and AED operation to wound care, anaphylaxis, stroke, and seizure response. The CPR unit is built into the full-day training.

How long does the course run?

The course is 20 hours long with some of it online and a mandatory full eight-hour day for learning the practicals.

How often does my Provide Childcare First Aid certificate need to be updated?

Your Childcare First Aid certificate is valid for three years before renewal is required. The CPR component, however, needs to be refreshed every year, which is why a standalone half-day CPR course is also available.

Do I need prior experience to enroll?

Not at all. The course welcomes complete beginners and is equally suitable for people refreshing an existing Childcare First Aid certification.

Will my certificate be accepted by employers in Australia?

Yes. Statements of Attainment are issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework by Hopkins and are recognised by employers throughout the country.