Course Overview

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The provide first aid in an education and care setting course is run over 1 day. This course will provide students with the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

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This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.

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Course Structure

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To receive this qualification you must complete HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.

 

This course is run over 1 day.

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Pre-Requisites

No pre-requisites

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RTO Entry Requirement

 

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, self paced learning activities and written assessments.

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Training 

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The course is facilitated by a highly experienced training team, and includes trainer presentations, small group work, independent self paced 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.
 

 

Employment Outcomes

 

Students who are successful in gaining this qualification can expect to be eligible for jobs that require first aid qualifications.

 

Recognition of Prior Learning

 

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 1300 942 009 for a personalised RPL kit.   

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Fees

Course fee - $140 per person

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