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This nationally recognised course provides the skills and knowledge required to respond to a range of first aid situations, including medical emergencies, injuries and life-threatening incidents. Participants will learn how to provide first aid, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and respond confidently until medical assistance arrives, in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
Units of Competency
- HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- HLTAID010 - Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid
At a glance
- Delivery: Blended (online pre-learning and face-to-face practical assessment)
- Duration: 2.5 hours face-to-face, plus approximately 2 hours of mandatory online pre-learning to be completed before attending the course.
- Time: 7:00am – 9:30am
- Certificate: HLTAID011, HLTAID010 & HLTAID009 Statements of Attainment
- Validity: CPR 12 months · First Aid 3 years
- Cost: From $62 with member rate + funding (see Cost & funding)
- Delivered by: Master Builders ACT qualified in-house first aid trainers
Overview
Under work health and safety (WHS) legislation, persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) must ensure adequate first aid arrangements are in place for workers. This nationally recognised course equips participants with the skills required to respond to a range of workplace first aid situations and helps employers meet their workplace first aid obligations.
Please note:
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation should be renewed every 12 months in line with industry recommendations.
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid should be renewed every three years.
The course is delivered and assessed in English. Participants will need a basic level of written and spoken English to successfully complete the training and assessment.
What you'll learn
- Assessing and managing an emergency scene
- Performing CPR and using an AED (defibrillator)
- Managing bleeding, burns, fractures and shock
- Responding to choking, anaphylaxis, asthma, seizures and stroke
- Casualty management and when to call for help
- Completing incident documentation
Who this course is for
This course suits anyone who needs a current workplace first aid qualification, including:
- Nominated workplace first aiders
- Construction and trades workers
- Site supervisors and managers
- Anyone wanting current first aid and CPR skills
Assessment & what you'll receive
Assessment includes a practical demonstration of first aid skills, including a minimum of two minutes of uninterrupted CPR performed on the floor, along with theory-based assessment activities. On successful completion, participants will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Entry requirements
There are no educational entry requirements. To enrol, you’ll need to:
- Be at least 15 years old
- Have a basic level of written and spoken English
- Have the physical capability to perform CPR on the floor
- Have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you don’t have one, create it at usi.gov.au.
- Bring valid photo identification
- Complete any online pre-course module before your class
Career pathways
A current first aid certificate is required or preferred for many construction, site, supervisory, leading-hand and First Aid Officer roles. Keeping your first aid skills current supports workplace safety responsibilities and helps you respond confidently to injuries and medical emergencies when required. Keep your skills current with:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Cost & funding
- Standard rate:$219.00
- Member rate:$197.00
- With TFA funding:$84.00
- Member + TFA:$62.00
About the Training Fund Authority (TFA) rebate
If you’re eligible for funding through the ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund, you can access a discounted course fee by entering the code FA26B at checkout. We will manage the funding claim on your behalf following your successful course completion. Check your eligibility at https://trainingfund.com.au/eligibility.
Course dates
Dates for this course are not open for online booking yet. Send us an enquiry and the MBA Training team will let you know when the next session runs.
The MBA Training advantage
When you train with Master Builders, you train with the industry’s own. We deliver the complete course, face-to-face, and we never cut corners on time or compliance.
We meet every national and ACT requirement, so your qualification is recognised wherever you work.
Competitive pricing
We keep our rates reasonable to help you and your team stay skilled without breaking the budget. With member discounts and TFA rebates, you can maximise your savings.
Nationally recognised
We offer many courses that lead to qualifications and statements of attainments recognised Australia-wide, alongside a range of industry-backed non-accredited training.