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HLTSS00068 - Occupational First Aid Skill Set
Occupational First Aid: The Essentials
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Code | HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set |
| Units Included | 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 |
| Duration | Online with face-to-face assessment: minimum 8 hours face-to-face contact Face-to-face: minimum 24 hours |
| Validity | This certificate does not require renewal. Individual included units may have separate recommended industry refresh periods. |
| Entry Requirements |
Physical Demands: Participants must have the physical capacity to perform all practical demonstrations, including 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and rescue breathing techniques on manikins. Language & Literacy: Participants must have literacy skills to complete documentation and read instructions. Online Study (If Applicable): Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device with internet access to complete online or pre-course studies. |
| Your Responsibilities | Include: Bring a mobile phone/laptop/tablet Complete enrolment (including your USI) Arrive at least 10 minutes before the course |
| On Behalf of | Nationally Recognised Training (RTO Partner: Allens Training Pty Ltd 90909) |
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 Delivered
The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTSS00068
Occupational First Aid Skill Set
HLTAID009
HLTAID010
Provide basic emergency life support
HLTAID011
HLTAID014
HLTAID015
HLTAID016
Occupational First Aid Course Delivery
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
Information about the Delivery Options is summarised in the Course Duration below.
Redpath Education helps you master HLTAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy. We make it easy for you or your team to gain these vital skills.
We offer flexible training in:
Alice Springs and the Barkly Region
Central Desert and MacDonnell Regions
NPY Lands and Ngaanyatjarra
Our team works with you to find a time and place that suits your needs. We take the stress out of getting certified.
+ Course Durations
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Online with face-to-face assessment (with pre-course online study + in-class electronic assessment) face to face contact time of at least 8 Hours
If you are familiar with using computers and online training and assessment. Select this “Online with face to face assessment” course
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 24 Hours
If you are unfamiliar with using computers and online training and assessment. Select this “face to face” course.
The theory + First Aid Incident Report is delivered face to face (multiple choice delivered verbally, with the learner marking answer in writing), during the course. Hence if learners would have difficulty completing a pre-course on-line assessment, or who’s learning style is more kinaesthetic or practical focused, this modality better suits these learners, and is the preferred modality when we deliver training on community.
More information can be found here.
Face-to-Face Face to Face contact time of at least 6 Hours
Online with face-to-face assessment Face to Face contact time of at least 1 Hour
+ Occupational First Aid Course Requirements
Participants must have the physical capacity to perform all practical demonstrations including 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins.
Participants must have literacy skills to complete documentation and read instructions.
Online study options: 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.
+ 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
+ Learner Rights, Responsibilities & Support
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.
+ Assessment Activities
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
Complete a first aid incident report form based on a simulated first aid scenario
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 and shock, 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 provide oxygen
Complete a first aid incident report form based on the life-threatening bleed scenario
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
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Occupational First Aid course?
The Occupational First Aid course is an advanced workplace first aid program designed for people responsible for first aid response, emergency preparedness, and first aid coordination in higher-risk workplaces. It combines multiple nationally recognised units into one comprehensive qualification.
Who is the Occupational First Aid course suitable for?
The Occupational First Aid course is ideal for workplace first aid officers, supervisors, WHS representatives, site managers, remote workers, mining teams, construction businesses, and organisations that require a higher level of first aid capability.
What units are included in the Occupational First Aid course?
The Occupational First Aid course includes 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, and HLTAID016 Manage First Aid Services and Resources.
What will I learn in the Occupational First Aid course?
During the Occupational First Aid course, you will learn how to respond to workplace emergencies, manage casualties, use oxygen therapy and advanced resuscitation equipment, coordinate multiple casualty incidents, maintain first aid resources, and oversee workplace first aid systems.
How long does the Occupational First Aid course take?
The Occupational First Aid course is available in two delivery formats. The online with face-to-face assessment option requires a minimum of 8 hours face-to-face contact. The fully face-to-face option requires a minimum of 24 hours.
How long is the Occupational First Aid certificate valid for?
The Occupational First Aid skill set itself does not require renewal. However, included units such as CPR and advanced resuscitation may have recommended annual refreshers, while other first aid units commonly have recommended renewal periods of 36 months.
What is the difference between standard first aid and the Occupational First Aid course?
Standard first aid courses focus on everyday emergency response skills. The Occupational First Aid course goes further by including advanced first aid, oxygen therapy, resource management, and higher-level incident response suited to complex workplaces.
Are there physical requirements for the Occupational First Aid course?
Yes. Participants must be able to complete practical demonstrations, including CPR on the floor, rescue breathing techniques, casualty management scenarios, and other hands-on assessment tasks.
Where can I do an Occupational First Aid course near me?
Redpath Education delivers the Occupational First Aid course in Alice Springs and across Central Australia, with on-site training available for businesses, councils, schools, and organisations in remote and regional locations.
Who issues the Occupational First Aid certificate?
Your certificate is issued through Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909), a nationally recognised training organisation. Redpath Education delivers this training on their behalf.
How do I enrol in the Occupational First Aid course?
Click the Book Now button at the top of the page to enrol in the Occupational First Aid course. You will need to complete your enrolment details, including your USI (Unique Student Identifier), before attending.