HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

This qualification is required for people working or seeking work in industries such as:

• Aged Care & Disability
• Childcare & Education
• Hospitality & Retail
• Construction & Trades
• Fitness, Sport & Recreation
• Security & Event Operations
• Corporate and Office Roles
• Community Services

It is also suitable for any individual wanting first aid knowledge for personal safety.d

This course includes:

1. Mandatory Online Pre-Course Learning
Before attending the 1-day practical session, students must complete the required online module, which covers theoretical first-aid knowledge.
This is a training package requirement for HLTAID011 and is necessary to ensure adequate preparation before practical assessment.
Estimated completion time: 3–6 hours (self-paced).

2. Face-to-Face Practical Training (1 Day)
Students will complete:
• Practical first aid demonstrations
• Simulated scenarios
• CPR performance on adult/child/infant manikins
• AED operation
• Wound care, bleeding control, bandaging
• Asthma and anaphylaxis management
• Recovery position

Assessment Requirements (Training Package Compliant)
To be deemed competent in HLTAID011, students must complete both:
Knowledge Assessment
Completed via online learning + in-class questioning:

• Multiple-choice questions
• Short-answer questions
• Demonstration of understanding of legal, WHS, and emergency procedures
Practical Skills Assessment
Students must demonstrate ability to:
• Perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on adult & infant manikins on the floor
• Use an AED correctly
• Provide first aid in at least 3 simulated scenarios
• Perform bandaging and bleeding control
• Manage unconscious casualty using recovery position
• Communicate effectively and call emergency services

All assessments must be completed individually, in English, and without outside assistance, per RTO Standards 2025 requirements for fair, valid, reliable assessment.

To enrol, students must:

• Provide valid photo ID on the day of training
• Be physically able to kneel on the floor and perform CPR for at least 2 minutes (mandatory for HLTAID011)
• Complete mandatory LLND assessment (minimum benchmark required)
• Have a USI (Unique Student Identifier)
• Complete the required online pre-course module before attending class

Physical Requirements: Students must be able to kneel and perform CPR on the floor.
If you have a temporary or permanent injury, please contact us before booking to discuss reasonable adjustments.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy & Digital (LLND) Requirements
All courses are delivered in English. Students require the ability to:

• Read and interpret first aid instructions and safety information
• Communicate clearly in an emergency
• Write brief incident notes
• Use a computer or mobile device for online learning

On enrolment, students complete an LLND screening tool.
If a student scores below benchmark, our team will contact them to discuss support options and additional support requirements.

Student Support & Wellbeing
Sydney Metro College is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Students are encouraged to contact [email protected] if they:

• Need additional learning support
• Have accessibility needs
• Experience distress from course content (e.g., trauma-related scenarios)

If necessary, we will refer students to appropriate external support services.

Certification
Upon successful completion, students will receive:
Statement of Attainment

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
(Delivered digitally within 24 hours; weekends may take longer.)
Validity
• First Aid (HLTAID011): Valid for 3 years
• CPR component (HLTAID009): Valid for 12 months

Industry employers may require CPR refreshers annually.