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Advance your first aid knowledge or update your current certification with this course that will give you the skills to confidently respond in a medical emergency in the workplace or community.
COURSE OUTCOME
SSHLT0001 Provide First Aid
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Course overview
Advance your first aid knowledge or update your current certification with this course. This course will add value to your existing certification/s, giving you the skills to confidently provide assistance in a medical emergency in the workplace or in the community.
This course offers you the skills to recognise an emergency situation, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in line with current ARC guidelines, provide first aid, operate first aid equipment, and accurately convey incident details to emergency service personnel. Our industry-embedded teachers offer one-on-one guidance to help you succeed in your studies no matter what flexible study option you choose.
Successful completion of this course will give you the confidence to respond in emergency situations while at work or in the community.
Our learning spaces are more than just classrooms. The simulated working environment will prepare you for real-world situations while under the supervision of industry professionals.
We know that life is busy, that's why our courses are designed to be flexible. Our mixed-mode delivery means you can complete components of your study online at a time that suits you. We can also tailor first aid training to fulfill staff training requirements - in our classrooms or at your workplace.
Units
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete core unit from the list below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
HLTAID003Provide first aidUnit code: HLTAID003 Unit description: This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, include community and workplace settings. |
Provide first aid | |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
Ways to study
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools.
- North and Far North Queensland
- Greater Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Wide Bay Burnett
- Darling Downs and South West
| Campus | START DATES |
Duration | WorkLoad |
STUDY MODE |
COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville (Pimlico) | 1 day | Full time 8 hours per day | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
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| Thursday Island | 1 day | Full time 8 hours per day | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
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| Cairns | 21 September 2018 | 1 day | Full time. 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment. | Mixed mode | Full fee: $140 |
| Cairns | 05 October 2018 | 1 day | Full time. 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment. | Mixed mode | Full fee: $140 |
| Cairns | 10 October 2018 | 2 days | Full time 8 hours per day | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Cairns | 12 October 2018 | 1 day | Full time. 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment. | Mixed mode | Full fee: $140 |
| Cairns | 16 October 2018 | 2 days | Full time 8 hours per day | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Cairns | 19 October 2018 | 2 days | Full time 8 hours per day | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Atherton | 20 October 2018 | 1 day | Full time. 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Cairns | 22 October 2018 | 1 day | Full time. 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment. | Mixed mode | Full fee: $140 |
| Townsville (Pimlico) | 23 October 2018 | 1 day | Full time 8 hours per day | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Cairns | 29 October 2018 | 2 days | Full time 8 hours per day | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Cairns | 12 November 2018 | 1 day | Full time. 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment. | Mixed mode | Full fee: $140 |
| Cairns | 13 November 2018 | 2 days | Full time 8 hours per day | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Townsville (Pimlico) | 20 November 2018 | 1 day | Full time 8 hours per day | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Cairns | 22 November 2018 | 1 day | Full time. 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment. | Mixed mode | Full fee: $140 |
| Campus | START DATES |
Duration | WorkLoad |
STUDY MODE |
COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hills | Anytime | 6-8hours online, 4 hours in the classroom | Self-paced | Classroom Online | Full fee: $140 |
| Bracken Ridge | Anytime | 6-8hours online, 4 hours in the classroom | Self-paced | Classroom Online | Full fee: $140 |
| Loganlea | Anytime | 6-8hours online, 4 hours in the classroom | Self-paced | Classroom Online | Full fee: $140 |
| South Bank | Anytime | 6-8hours online, 4 hours in the classroom | Self-paced | Classroom Online | Full fee: $140 |
| Caboolture | Anytime | 6-8hours online, 4 hours in the classroom | Self-paced | Classroom Online | Full fee: $140 |
| Ipswich | 29 October 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Springfield | 12 November 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Ipswich | 26 November 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Ipswich | 14 February 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Ipswich | 13 March 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Springfield | 25 March 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Ipswich | 30 May 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Springfield | 03 June 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Ipswich | 11 June 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Campus | START DATES |
Duration | WorkLoad |
STUDY MODE |
COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport | 23 October 2018 | 1 day | 1 day workshop from 9.00am-5.00pm plus pre-reading and assessment, Level 1 (Ground Floor), Room 104 Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Southport | 30 November 2018 | 1 day | 1 day workshop from 9.00am-5.00pm plus pre-reading and assessment, Level 3, Room 305 Friday |
Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
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| Campus | START DATES |
Duration | WorkLoad |
STUDY MODE |
COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingaroy | 07 November 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Nurunderi | 08 November 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Kingaroy | 30 April 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Nurunderi | 18 June 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Campus | START DATES |
Duration | WorkLoad |
STUDY MODE |
COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinchilla | 21 September 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Dalby | 08 October 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Toowoomba | 18 October 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Chinchilla | 20 October 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Roma | 24 October 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Toowoomba | 01 November 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Toowoomba | 15 November 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Chinchilla | 16 November 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Warwick | 20 November 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Roma | 21 November 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Toowoomba | 29 November 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Dalby | 03 December 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Chinchilla | 08 December 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Roma | 12 December 2018 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Chinchilla | 18 January 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Roma | 29 January 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Dalby | 04 February 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Toowoomba | 14 February 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Chinchilla | 23 February 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Roma | 26 February 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Warwick | 27 February 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Toowoomba | 13 March 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Chinchilla | 22 March 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Roma | 26 March 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Dalby | 01 April 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Chinchilla | 13 April 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Toowoomba | 15 April 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Roma | 30 April 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Chinchilla | 10 May 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Warwick | 22 May 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Roma | 28 May 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Toowoomba | 30 May 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Dalby | 03 June 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Toowoomba | 11 June 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Chinchilla | 15 June 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
| Roma | 25 June 2019 | 1 day | 1 workshop plus pre-reading and assessment | Classroom | Full fee: $140 |
What you need to know about studying on campus
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students studying full time should allow up to 16 hours per week of personal study time to complete the course requirements.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
Upfront payment
This is the total cost of the course you need to pay when you enrol if you are not eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Selection criteria
It is highly recommended that students are aged 15 or older by the course commencement date.
Resources required
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
How to apply
If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
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Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways