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First Aid Skill Set

First Aid Skill Set

State ID MAB70
Gain the nationally accredited unit in first aid 

This course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty.

person performing chest compressions on a dummy

This course remains FEE FREE in 2025! The course fees are 100 per cent subsidised by the WA State Government for WA residents.

 

Some eligibility conditions apply for the free training, and other fees may apply for some courses. Please see the FAQs on our Skills Ready page for further information.

* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the free training.

Overview

Campus Albany | Bunbury | Collie | Denmark | Esperance | Harvey | Katanning | Mount Barker | Margaret River | Narrogin

When All year round

Study Mode On Campus

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This course covers a broad range of topics to enable participants to confidently manage emergency situations and provide a first aid response to a casualty. It is suitable to both people in workplaces and members of the public who want training in first aid.

On successful completion of this course, students will receive a statement of attainment for the following nationally accredited unit HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.

Is this course right for me?

  • Do you want the knowledge, skills and training to act in an emergency?
  • Do you know how to recognize and manage an unconscious person, OR how to place the patient in the recovery position and monitor them while waiting for an Ambulance?
  • Do you know how to perform EFFECTIVE CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) or how to provide first aid for a wide range of situations when responding to an unknown first aid incident?
  • Do you want to be more confident and effective in stressful first aid situations?
  • Would you like to be the first-aid responder in your workplace?

If so, then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

  • Be physically capable of meeting assessment requirements, including performing CPR to meet the required standard.
  • You MUST be able to meet the physical assessment requirements to ensure you can perform an actual resuscitation, in an emergency as a first aider.
  • Communicate and listen effectively when working with a diverse range of people, often in high pressure situations.
  • Have good problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly, calmly and effectively.
  • Understand the importance of personal and professional boundaries regarding privacy and confidentiality and ethical behaviour.

Please consider the following carefully before enrolling. Some topics within this course may be triggering if you have experienced trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and/or other crisis. Please ensure you have sufficient support networks for the duration of your study. Support is also available through South Regional TAFE Student Services, who can direct you to our student support services, including Counsellors, Aboriginal Services, and Disability Services.

Time Commitment: You will need to allocate appropriate time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on-site and/or online as outlined in the study mode; undertake independent study outside of class hours, including private study, assessment preparation, and research to successfully complete this course; and complete assessment requirements of this course.

Employability Skills

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training and are highly valued by community and industry. 

  • Communication: Engage effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, communicate ideas clearly, and foster trust and strong relationships.
  • Leadership: Increase the safety of individuals. Recognise and respond to crisis situations.
  • Behaviour: Demonstrate considerations for duty of care, consent, confidentiality and professional conduct.
  • Teamwork and Safety: Work collaboratively, treat others with respect, and remain open to constructive feedback. Participate in safe work practices.
  • Problem Solving: Proactively find solutions, engage with challenges, ask questions, and respond appropriately within your scope of practice.
  • Initiative: Stay motivated, take initiative, and seek help when needed.
  • Planning: Manage time well. Prioritise and complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Self-Management: Reflect on your performance. Acknowledge your success and take responsibility for your shortcomings.
  • Learning: Recognise your strengths while embracing new knowledge and experiences to support personal and professional growth. Some of the skills you will include:
    • Managing an unconscious person and the recovery position.
    • Performing CPR in an emergency (adult and infant) in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines.
    • Providing first aid for a range of conditions (e.g., cardiac arrest, choking, bleeding, head injury / concussion, burns / scalds, heat stroke / hypothermia, allergic reaction / anaphylaxis, shock, bites / stings, fractures / sprains / strains and medical conditions).
    • Infection control and personal safety.
    • Communicating details of the incident to emergency services and complete a workplace incident form.
    • Understanding the legal considerations and welfare needs post incident, including awareness of potential need for stress management techniques and available support for rescuers.

Important information

Entrance requirements

Course Requirements

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND)

Important Information

Fees

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All year round, 2025

Details

When All year round, 2025
Where Albany
How First Aid Skill Set

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

How to express your interest

Complete the "Course enquiry form" at the bottom of this page.

Indicative course fee

General*
Tuition fee $
Resource fee $
Total fee $
Concession*
Tuition fee* $
Resource fee $
Total fee $

Details

When All year round, 2025
Where Bunbury
How First Aid Skill Set

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Enrol now

Please contact your local campus or complete the Enrolment Form 

 

Indicative course fee

General*
Tuition fee $
Resource fee $
Total fee $
Concession*
Tuition fee* $
Resource fee $
Total fee $

Details

When All year round, 2025
Where Collie
How First Aid Skill Set

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

How to express your interest

Complete the "Course enquiry form" at the bottom of this page.

Indicative course fee

General*
Tuition fee $
Resource fee $
Total fee $
Concession*
Tuition fee* $
Resource fee $
Total fee $

Details

When All year round, 2025
Where Denmark
How First Aid Skill Set

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Enrol now

Please contact your local campus or complete the Enrolment Form 

 

Indicative course fee

General*
Tuition fee $
Resource fee $
Total fee $
Concession*
Tuition fee* $
Resource fee $
Total fee $

Details

When All year round, 2025
Where Esperance
How First Aid Skill Set

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

How to express your interest

Complete the "Course enquiry form" at the bottom of this page.

Indicative course fee

General*
Tuition fee $
Resource fee $
Total fee $
Concession*
Tuition fee* $
Resource fee $
Total fee $

Details

When All year round, 2025
Where Harvey
How First Aid Skill Set

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

How to express your interest

Complete the "Course enquiry form" at the bottom of this page.

Indicative course fee

General*
Tuition fee $
Resource fee $
Total fee $
Concession*
Tuition fee* $
Resource fee $
Total fee $

Details

When All year round, 2025
Where Katanning
How First Aid Skill Set

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Enrol now

Please contact your local campus or complete the Enrolment Form 

 

Indicative course fee

General*
Tuition fee $
Resource fee $
Total fee $
Concession*
Tuition fee* $
Resource fee $
Total fee $

Details

When All year round, 2025
Where Margaret River
How First Aid Skill Set

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

How to express your interest

Complete the "Course enquiry form" at the bottom of this page.

Indicative course fee

General*
Tuition fee $
Resource fee $
Total fee $
Concession*
Tuition fee* $
Resource fee $
Total fee $

Details

When All year round, 2025
Where Mount Barker
How First Aid Skill Set

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

How to express your interest

Complete the "Course enquiry form" at the bottom of this page.

Indicative course fee

General*
Tuition fee $
Resource fee $
Total fee $
Concession*
Tuition fee* $
Resource fee $
Total fee $

Details

Duration 2 Days
When All year round, 2025
Where Narrogin
How First Aid Skill Set

Units

Core

National ID Unit title
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Enrol now

Please contact your local campus or complete the Enrolment Form 

 

Indicative course fee

General*
Tuition fee $
Resource fee $
Total fee $
Concession*
Tuition fee* $
Resource fee $
Total fee $

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