This course is appropriate for people who are either employed in, or intending to become employed in, nominated occupational first aider roles. It is delivered in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority requirements, safe work practices, and first aid code of practice. 

The course provides simulated real-life scenarios for a set of skills to provide advanced first aid, oxygen therapy, advanced resuscitation, ongoing monitoring and care after treatment, handover of the casualty to emergency services and incident debriefing or evaluation to improve future operations, address individual needs recognising psychological impacts and seeking help as required.

Participants learn to develop and maintain first aid action plans in consultation with relevant parties, undertake a risk assessment to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, follow manufacturer’s instructions and complete documentation including checklists for stocking and maintaining equipment such as resuscitation and oxygen equipment and first aid kits.

Units Being Delivered

The following units will be included in your certificate:

• HLTSS00068 - Occupational First Aid Skill Set (V2)

• HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

• HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support

• HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid

• HLTAID014 - Provide Advanced First Aid

• HLTAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

• HLTAID016 - Manage first aid services and resources

Course Delivery

This course is being delivered at Orana Skills Centre in Macquarie Street Dubbo. Online pre-course work + 1 day face-to-face.

Entry Requirements

An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:

• An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).

• Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including CPR*

• To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:

  • Learning: Follow detailed instructions, reflect on what I’ve learned, and use my knowledge to make decisions in high-pressure situations.

  • Reading: Read and understand first aid guidelines, safety procedures, and equipment instructions.

  • Writing: Clearly write reports, fill in incident forms, and record accurate first aid information.

  • Oral communication: Speak clearly and confidently when giving instructions, asking questions, or providing updates during emergencies.

  • Numeracy: Use numbers to check times, count compressions, read vital signs, or measure oxygen flow if needed.

  • Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources

*Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.

Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.

Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face - The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 9 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.

Course Duration

Online pre-course work + 1 day face-to-face

Assessment Requirements

Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.

Certificate Renewal Requirements

This certificate does not require renewal

Learning Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints

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.

Performance tasks and practical scenarios:

• Perform CPR on an adult (incl. single and two-rescuer CPR, using a bag-valve-mask, select and insert an appropriate airway adjunct, manage oxygen equipment and use an AED to deliver at least one shock) 

• Place a casualty into the recovery position

• Perform CPR on an infant

• Manage a casualty with anaphylaxis

• Manage a casualty with asthma

• Manage a choking casualty

• Manage a casualty with non-life-threatening bleeding requiring minor wound cleaning

• Manage a casualty with a nosebleed

• Manage a casualty with a fracture and dislocation

• Manage a casualty with a sprain and strain

• Manage a casualty with envenomation (snake/ funnel-web spider bite)

• Coordinate a multiple casualty incident

• Manage a casualty with a life-threatening bleed and shock and provide oxygen

• Maintain resuscitation equipment

• Conduct a workplace risk assessment

• Develop a first aid response plan including strategies for management of incidents

• Use a first-aid checklist to service a workplace first aid kit for supplies’ replacement and equipment maintenance

Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:

• Complete a first aid incident report form based on a simulated first aid scenario

• Complete a first aid incident report form based on the life-threatening bleed scenario

• Complete a Risk Management form

• Complete a First Aid Response Plan

• Complete a First Aid Kit content checklist

Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions. 

Core Skill Requirements

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 detailed instructions, reflect on what I’ve learned, and use my knowledge to make decisions in high-pressure situations.

• Reading - I can read and understand first aid guidelines, safety procedures, and equipment instructions.

• Writing - I can clearly write reports, fill in incident forms, and record accurate first aid information.

• Oral Communication - I can speak clearly and confidently when giving instructions, asking questions, or providing updates during emergencies.

• Numeracy - I can use numbers to check times, count compressions, read vital signs, or measure oxygen flow if needed.

Provider of Training and Assessment

This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 by Orana Skills Centre.

In-House Occupational First Aid Training

Orana Skills Centre offers public and in-house occupational first aid courses for organisations at a time suitable to accommodate your workforce. We deliver courses in Dubbo, Bathurst, Orange, Parkes, Forbes, Wellington, Narromine, Nyngan, Cobar and across Australia.