HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
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The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
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This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
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Refresher min. duration - 420 minutes
Blended min. duration - 420 minutes
Face-to-face min. duration - 540 minutes
Online with face-to-face min. duration - 60 minutes
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Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins.
Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies.
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Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
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This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months
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Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
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Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
Perform CPR on an adult (incl. the use of an AED and placing a casualty into the recovery position)
Complete a first aid incident report form based on the simulated first aid scenario
Perform CPR on a child
Perform CPR on an infant
Manage a child casualty with anaphylaxis
Manage a child casualty with asthma
Manage a choking child and infant casualty
Manage a child casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding and shock, requiring minor wound cleaning
Manage a child casualty with a nosebleed
Manage a child casualty with a fracture and dislocation
Manage a child casualty with a sprain and strain
Manage a child casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.
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Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning - I can follow instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback.
Reading - I can read short texts like signs and step-by-step instructions.
Writing - I can write short notes or fill out a simple form.
Oral Communication - I can listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment.
Numeracy - I can count and use simple numbers.
Training your whole centre or school? We'll come to you.
On-site HLTAID012 training for childcare centres, schools and education providers, no need to send staff off-site during opening hours. Prefer a public course? We run regular sessions at Tomago and Nelson Bay.
Nationally recognised training for schools and childcare centres across Newcastle and the Hunter
At Anzen Safety & Training, we deliver trusted, hands-on first aid courses from our training centres in Nelson Bay and Tomago, supporting educators and childcare professionals across Port Stephens, Maitland, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley. Our trainers bring real frontline experience from emergency and clinical settings, helping you build the confidence and skills to respond effectively in any education or care environment.
The HLTAID012 course meets Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and national first aid standards. It's ideal for teachers, childcare workers and support staff who are required to respond to medical incidents in line with legal and workplace obligations.
Delivered in small, interactive sessions, the course teaches you how to identify and manage illness or injury, perform CPR and defibrillation, and administer treatment for anaphylaxis, asthma, bleeding, fractures, sprains, and shock. You'll also learn to manage emergencies involving infants and children, communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, and complete accurate incident documentation.
Training also explores post-incident debriefing, recognising psychological impacts, and supporting children through emotional recovery, ensuring you're prepared to act with care, confidence and professionalism.
We also work with education and childcare providers to train whole teams at once at our Tomago facility, or on-site at your centre or school.
Book your Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course at our Nelson Bay or Tomago training centres, or get in touch about training your team.
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Angel Tots Early Learning Centre
Highest overall satisfaction rating. Angel Tots will continue booking with Anzen for all future training.
"Book them, they are efficient, experienced, give you real scenarios and friendly."
— Director, Angel Tots Early Learning Centre
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
Take a look at the FAQ or Contact us for more information. If you're feeling ready, go ahead and book online.
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Yes. This course meets the first aid requirements for many educators and childcare workers under the Education and Care Services National Regulations.
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Absolutely. We regularly deliver onsite courses for childcare centres and schools, making staff training simple and convenient.
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Usually yes, HLTAID012 doesn't replace 22578VIC (Anaphylaxis) or 22702VIC (Asthma). Many centres require all three, so it's worth checking your service's specific requirements before you book, or ask us about doing them together.
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Not quite; the practical scenarios are rebuilt specifically around infants and children rather than adults, since the way you manage choking, CPR, fractures and allergic reactions changes significantly when the casualty is a baby or toddler.
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Yes, alongside the physical treatment, it also covers communicating with parents and caregivers and supporting a child's emotional recovery after an incident, which isn't something the standard adult-focused course goes into.