Course Overview

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The qualification reflects workers who provide initial pre-hospital and out-of-hospital basic health care response and assessment to patients requiring urgent medical services. The provision of urgent clinical care includes providing basic life support. The qualification applies to people working in a variety of roles within the health care system.

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To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 80 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of Units of Competency.

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Course Structure

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To receive this qualification you must successfully complete this course, you must satisfactorily complete all course assessment requirements.

 

16 units, 9 core and 7 electives.

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Duration

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The expected completion time is 5 Days. 

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This time period is inclusive of all teaching, learning and assessment activities required to achieve course outcomes.

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Pre-requisites

 

There are no formal pre-requisites required for entry into this qualification.

 

RTO Entry Requirements

 

Students must satisfactorily complete a language, numeracy and literacy assessment prior to or on course commencement to assess capacity to meet the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the course.

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Students will also need to have the physical capacity to undertake the practical components of this course.

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Delivery

Delivery modes include classroom lead training sessions and written assessments.

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Training

 

The course is facilitated by a highly experienced training team, and includes trainer presentations, small group work, and lots of opportunity for practical hands on activities.

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Assessment

 

A range of assessment methods are used to monitor student progress and assess competence. Knowledge checks and practical skill demonstrations are used across all units, some units also require written activities to be completed.  Throughout the course trainers are available to assist and support students in their learning journey and in the completion of assessment requirements.

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Employment Outcomes

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Students who are successful in gaining this qualification can expect to be eligible for jobs in the emergency response sector within the mining and resources industry.  

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Recognition of Prior Learning

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Australasia Fire & Emergency Response College is committed to recognising knowledge and skills acquired through work experience, education, training and life experiences. Call our Training Department on 07 5343 3058 for a personalised RPL kit.

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Course resources required

 

Prior to course commencement students will be informed of any specialist clothing, footwear, equipment or materials required for the course.

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Fees

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Qualification fee - $6,250

 

Please note certification will not be issued until all course fees have been paid.

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Unique Student Identifier (USI)

 

All students need to have a USI to be able to enrol onto this course.  The USI is available online at no cost and will stay with you for life. You can apply for your USI prior to the course at www.usi.gov.au or Australasia Fire & Emergency Response College can apply on your behalf.  More information about applying for a USI will be provided at enrolment. 

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