Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

HLTAID012

Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

SHORT COURSE

Duration

Flexible

Delivery

Theory + Practical

Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are requried 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 anaphlaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).

Duration/Delivery

Duration

Flexible

Delivery

Theory + Practical

Pre-course Theory – Online
Practical – 8 hours face-to-face session

Entry Requirements

ACOS requries that all students:

Are over the age of 18
Have access to internet, webcam, email and MS Word
Have language, literacy and numeracy skills to interpret first aid guidelines for children, complete incident reports, and communicate calmly and effectively with children, families, and staff during emergencies.
Have a reasonable level of fitness in order to complete manual and physically demanding tasks, such as bending, lifting and standing for long periods of time.

Units of Competency

[None]

Career Outcomes

Fees

	Domestic & International Students
Unit Fee	$150

Education Pathway

Students who complete this unit may wish to continue their education with the following courses.

Certificate III Early Chirdhood Education and Care

CRICOS CODE: 119610H

VET CODE: CHC30125

This qualification prepares educators to work in early childhood settings, supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing in line with national regulations and quality standards. Workers implement approved learning frameworks and may work under supervision or independently depending on the service.

Career Outcomes

Playgroup SupervisorEarly Childhood EducatorHome-based Care WorkerNanny

Duration and Delivery

Study Areas

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

CRICOS CODE: 118603D

VET CODE: CHC50125

This qualification prepares early childhood educators to design and implement curriculum in line with national frameworks and quality standards. They support children’s learning and may also supervise staff or volunteers in early childhood education and care settings.

Career Outcomes

Childcare AssistantRoom LeaderEarly Childhood EducatorEarly Childhood Coordinator