HLTAID012
Provide First Aid
in an Education
and Care Setting
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Learning Time
Enhanced Online (EOL)
Learning Time
Learning time is 4 – 5hrs self paced online learning and 2.5hrs of in person practical assessement.
Pricing
Currently priced at $123 per head at public venues, for group bookings request quote.
Availability
Enhanced Online is available to public venues and onsite group bookings.
Blended Delivery
Learning Time
Learning time is 0.5hr self paced online learning and 5.25hrs of in person practical assessement.
Pricing
Group pricing only, enquire to get a quote for blended style training.
Face To Face
Learning Time
Learning time 7.5hrs of in person training & practical assessement.
Pricing
Group pricing only, enquire to get a quote for blended style training.
Course & Certificate is
Nationally Recognised
This course is nationally recognised and is delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Elevate your skills with us.
The HLTAID012 (Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting) course is the standard requirement for childcare educators, teachers, and support staff. Equip yourself or your team with the skills needed to manage first aid for infants, children, and adults in real childcare and school environments.
Outcomes of Our Childcare First Aid Program
This nationally recognised first aid course for childcare covers everything from everyday injuries to life-threatening emergencies, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies.
During this childcare first aid program, you’ll learn how to:
- Understand the responsibilities and essential fundamentals of emergency responses for children.
- Apply the DRSABCD (Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR and Defibrillation) plan.
- Perform CPR for infants, children, and adults, and refresh your CPR skills each year as recommended.
- Recognise and respond to choking, allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and anaphylaxis emergencies.
- Provide care for bleeding, burns, fractures, and head injuries.
- Safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in childcare and school settings.
- Support children in shock, seizures, or other sudden illnesses.
- Complete incident reports in line with childcare compliance standards.
- Manage the unique challenges of providing care in busy daycare and classroom environments.
This first aid training childcare unit covers general first aid training, while extending its focus to the needs of young children, infants, and their caregivers.
Who the HLTAID012 (Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting) Course is Best Suited For
- Childcare educators and early learning staff.
- Teachers and school support workers.
- Family daycare providers or out-of-school hours care staff.
- Parents or carers wanting the skills to provide first aid for daycare or school-aged children.
Completing this program ensures you meet the first aid training for daycare requirements under the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC).
We also offer HLTAID014 (Provide Advanced First Aid) courses for emergency first aid certification, and programs to refresh your CPR skills.
Why Enrol in Our First Aid Course for Childcare?
- Nationally recognised certifications with a three-year validity period (one year for CPR).
- Flexible formats with blended learning, online for public venues and on-site group bookings, or face-to-face sessions.
- Tailored for educators and childcare staff with a comprehensive coverage on medical conditions, trauma management, life support skills, compliance and safety, and recovery support.
- Same-day certificates for weekday childcare first aid classes (when pre-course learning is completed).
- We can come to you for group sessions, perfect for daycare centres, schools, and early learning facilities.
- Builds confidence to act quickly, calmly, and effectively when children are in need.
Equip Yourself to Protect the Children in Your Care
From asthma attacks and anaphylaxis to playground injuries, emergencies in childcare can happen at any moment. Completing the HLTAID012 (Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting) course gives you the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to protect the children in your care and respond without hesitation.
Book your spot today or equip your team with the tools to keep your classrooms and daycares safe.
QUALIFICATION
• HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
A digital copy will be available to download from your learner dashboard, usually within 24 hours.
This is dependent on participants successfully completing their online training. If not, the certificate will be delayed until this is done. Fridays and weekends may also affect the speed at which a certificate is issued.
If a hard copy of the certificate is required, this must be requested in advance. An additional $5 fee will apply. Please note that hard copies can take up to 30 business days to arrive (based on Australia Post).
It is recommended that this unit be renewed every 3 years in line with industry standards.
COURSE CONTENT
• Infant and child anatomy and physiology, and the consequences for provision of first aid
• First aid requirements for services under the Education and Care Services National Law
• Abdominal injuries, chest injuries
• Allergic reactions, asthma
• Anaphylaxis
• Assessing the casualty
• Bandages and slings, fractures and dislocations
• Bleeding – external
• Burns, bites, and stings
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Choking, spinal injuries
• Diabetes
• Drug overdoses
• Eye and head injuries
• Poisoning
• Safety issues at home and at work
• Shock
• Sprains, strains, and bruising
• Stroke
• Traffic accidents
• Unconscious casualty
• What to do in an emergency, calling for help
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This unit of competency has no prerequisites in order to enrol and is suitable for those with no prior skills or knowledge in first aid.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This course requires that you are physically capable of performing uninterrupted CPR for at least 2 minutes on a CPR manikin placed on the floor.
ONLINE REQUIREMENTS
All participants are required to complete online pre-course learning before attending the practical session. To do so, you will need a desktop or mobile device with internet access.
All format options for this course incorporate pre-course online learning, including:
• EXPRESS PRACTICAL FORMAT – Comprehensive video-based online learning and theory assessment prior to attendance
• FACE-TO-FACE FORMAT – Short online learning to cover basics prior to attendance
Once booked, you will receive an email with details of your chosen assessment location and time. Simply complete the video-based online training on your chosen device at your convenience.
Remember:
1. Your online learning must be completed before attending your practical assessment.
2. All modules will become green when this is finished.
3. To ensure you are fully prepared and confident for the practical assessment, we recommend rewatching the assessable topics carefully just prior to attending.
CERTIFICATE RENEWALS
• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting — every 3 years
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid — every 3 years
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation — every 12 months
ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
• Perform CPR on an adult (including the use of an AED and placing 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 or funnel-web spider bite)
Theory assessment includes a written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.
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FAQ’s
WHAT IS HLTAID012 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN AN EDUCATION AND CARE SETTING?
IS HLTAID012 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN AN EDUCATION AND CARE SETTING DIFFERENT FROM HLTAID011 PROVIDE FIRST AID?
DOES HLTAID012 ROVIDE FIRST AID IN AN EDUCATION AND CARE SETTING INCLUDE CPR, ASTHMA, AND ANAPHYLAXIS TRAINING?
HOW LONG DOES A CHILDCARE FIRST AID COURSE TAKE?
Enhanced Online Learning (most popular): Complete the online module at your own pace, then attend a 2.5-hour in-person assessment
Full face-to-face training: A 7.5-hour classroom session covering all theoretical and practical components
The Enhanced Online Learning option is ideal for those who prefer a flexible learning approach, while the face-to-face session suits those wanting a longer format.
HOW MUCH IS A CHILDCARE FIRST AID COURSE? ARE THERE AFFORDABLE OPTIONS?
HOW DO I GET MY FIRST AID CERTIFICATE?
1. Book your course: Choose a session on our website.
2. Complete the online learning
3. Attend the practical assessment: Demonstrate your first aid skills in person.
4. Receive your certificate: Upon successful completion, you’ll receive your certificate.