What is HLTAID011?
The HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid is a nationally accredited qualification that demonstrates your competence in providing emergency medical response. This credential, issued by Australia Wide First Aid (RTO 31961), is recognised across Australia by employers, training facilities, and healthcare providers as evidence that you have successfully completed formal training in life-saving techniques.
Why You Need This Credential
Employment Requirements: Many employers require staff to hold current first aid certification. Whether you work in healthcare, education, childcare, hospitality, construction, or office environments, having this credential demonstrates your commitment to workplace safety and duty of care.
Legal Compliance: Organisations must maintain trained personnel to meet Australian workplace health and safety regulations. By completing this course, you help your workplace meet its legal obligations and reduce liability.
Life-Saving Skills: In a medical emergency, immediate first aid response can be the difference between life and death. This credential ensures you have the knowledge and confidence to act decisively, perform CPR correctly, control bleeding, treat shock, and manage other critical situations until professional medical help arrives.
Career Advancement: First aid certification enhances your employability. Many roles in healthcare, security, hospitality, and education prioritise candidates with current credentials, opening doors to better opportunities and higher wages.
Peace of Mind: Whether in your workplace, home, or community, knowing you can respond appropriately to emergencies gives you confidence and peace of mind. Your skills could save a family member, colleague, or stranger.
Credential Validity
Credential validity period: P3Y. Industry standards and employer requirements may recommend earlier refresher training to maintain current best practices.
Recognition
Recognised by the Registered Training Organisation Australia Wide First Aid (RTO 31961), and accepted by employers and organisations across Australia. This is a nationally accredited statement of attainment, meeting AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) standards.
Next Steps
- Book or view classes near you
- Download digital certificate from your student portal
- Contact support for verification requests
Upcoming HLTAID011 Classes Near You
| Location | Date | Time | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairns | Sat 13 Jun 2026 | 09:00–13:00 | $119.00 | Details |
| Townsville | Sat 13 Jun 2026 | 09:00–13:00 | $129.00 | Details |
| Mackay | Sat 13 Jun 2026 | 10:00–14:00 | $129.00 | Details |
| Townsville | Mon 15 Jun 2026 | 09:00–13:00 | $129.00 | Details |
| Townsville | Wed 17 Jun 2026 | 09:00–13:00 | $129.00 | Details |
| Cairns | Thu 18 Jun 2026 | 09:00–13:00 | $119.00 | Details |
What You'll Learn
Upon successful completion of this credential, you will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
- ✓ Assess Emergency Situations: Evaluate the scene, identify hazards, and determine the appropriate course of action.
- ✓ Provide Appropriate First Aid: Respond effectively to injuries including wounds, bleeding, burns, fractures, sprains, and strains.
- ✓ Control Bleeding and Manage Shock: Apply appropriate techniques to stop blood loss and prevent shock in injured patients.
- ✓ Treat Burns and Scalds: Provide effective first aid for thermal, chemical, and electrical burns.
- ✓ Manage Poisoning and Overdose: Recognize toxic exposure and provide appropriate initial management.
- ✓ Handle Medical Emergencies: Respond to chest pain, asthma, allergic reactions, hypoglycemia, and seizures.
- ✓ Perform CPR and AED Use: Execute basic life support techniques when cardiac arrest is suspected.
- ✓ Communicate with Emergency Services: Relay critical patient information to paramedics and medical professionals.
- ✓ Apply Infection Control: Implement universal precautions and hygiene protocols.
- ✓ Maintain Legal and Ethical Standards: Understand duty of care, consent, confidentiality, and professional responsibilities.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Industry-recognised certification
- ✓ Practical, hands-on training
- ✓ Same-day certificate issued
- ✓ Valid for P3Y
- ✓ Expert instruction
- ✓ Confidence in emergencies
How HLTAID011 Compares
Choosing the right first aid credential depends on your industry, role, and specific needs. Here's how HLTAID011 compares to other available credentials:
| Feature | HLTAID011 | HLTAID009 | HLTAID012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Area | General First Aid | CPR & Cardiac Only | Childcare First Aid |
| Validity Period | 3 years | 12 months | 3 years |
| CPR Training | Included | Comprehensive | Adult + Pediatric |
| General First Aid | Comprehensive | Not included | Yes |
| Pediatric Focus | No | No | Yes - Specialized |
| Scope | Broad & Versatile | Narrow & Specialized | Childcare/Education |
| Best For | General Workplace | Healthcare, Events | Childcare, Schools |
Choose HLTAID011 if: You need comprehensive general first aid training for any workplace.
HLTAID011 – Elements and performance criteria
These outline the core tasks and expected outcomes for HLTAID011. Each element describes what must be achieved, and the associated performance criteria describe how success is demonstrated during training and assessment.
Elements and performance criteria will be published shortly.
HLTAID011 – Assessment requirements
Assessment requirements for HLTAID011 include performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions. These requirements align with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and other national peak clinical bodies, as well as State/Territory regulations and workplace procedures.
Performance evidence
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria for HLTAID011 in realistic workplace or community settings. Candidates must demonstrate practical skills in accordance with State/Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, ARC guidelines, national peak clinical bodies and workplace/site procedures.
Performance evidence will be published shortly.
Knowledge evidence
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria for HLTAID011. This typically includes current first aid principles, legal and ethical considerations, risk minimisation, infection control and context-specific factors relevant to the unit.
Knowledge evidence will be published shortly.
Assessment conditions
Each candidate must demonstrate skills in an environment that provides realistic, in‑depth scenarios and simulations to assess practical skills and decision‑making.
Due to the nature of first aid training, it is acceptable for performance evidence to be collected in a simulated environment, provided that conditions reflect real‑world constraints, resources and timeframes.
Assessment conditions will be published shortly.
Real Student Reviews
What our students say about their first aid training experience
Liya Varghese
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Hi, I'm Liya Varghese. Yesterday, I attended the class and it was amazing! The teacher is very cool and has a very positive attitude. I was a bit worried about how to do things, but she explained everything in great detail. I really appreciated her way of teaching. Overall it was a great learning experience.
Geoff Keogh
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Instructor was very professional clearly explains every aspect. Made everyone feel confident to carry out the assessments. felt we gained a good understanding of approach if we come in front of first aid situation
WEBBY
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Instructor stephen delivered training base on real life scenario and straight forward for firstaid treatment. Stephen was accomodoting to all questioned raised and answered based on his knowledged and experienced on real event.
Larissa Macleod
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Was really informative! Learned many things I’ve never been taught in the years I have done First aid and CPR training. Highly recommend! Ron is very knowledgeable given his past experiences and his upkeep on everything.
Tiri Marsters
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Tutor very thorough Delivered content well Those doing it wrong had to do the practical again She is the best one yet
gurpreet s.
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I had the opportunity to attend First Aid training with Bhavna Mam today. The session was very well organized and delivered in an engaging and professional manner. She explained all concepts clearly and made the training easy to understand. It was interactive and never boring. I truly appreciate the effort and highly recommend her training sessions.
Brett
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The Guy Training us, knew what he was talking about. I left the class knowing more about helping, and possibly saving a life than I knew before entering.
Craig.
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Great trainer very helpful and explained course very well. Definitely be back.
craig v.
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I don't know how you rate the experienced teacher? But Parker, would be number one in Australia teaching CPR first aid. Engaged with everyone, got to know us all and brought all of us out of our shell. In doing so, we felt comfortable, more interactive and learnt more throughout this training. Hands down, Parker is the best in his field. Thank you Parker. Craig Van Stekelenburgh
Saimisa Isaako George
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CPR class this morning awesome I was satisfied with course content Teacher presented course very well
Solomon Lee-Lo
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Julie was a terrific trainer, no nonsense and very knowledgeable. She knows what she's talking about and made sure we all did too! Highly recommend!
HEZ SUTH
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I had my class this Sunday morning (15/02/26) at 9am in Brisbane City. Well organised company, fast and easy to see available dates to book the session. Nice, friendly, approachable and helpful trainer. Good training equipment and fast results to receive my certificate the same day. I highly recommend and will book with them again when I need to refresh my skills. Thank you!
Isabella Moore
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This is the best place to get your CPR or first aid certificate. Micheal was a great instructor, super friendly and accomodating. He gave really helpful and easy to follow demonstrations which were followed by real world advice. Due to a smaller group we also finished earlier than expected which was great. Also, they price match so you can get your qualifications for cheaper. Parking is easy and free.
Mark Feeney
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The Trainee Julie, was awesome, knowledgable, organised and an excellent communicator. This was my second refresher and I learnt more today than everytime prior. Air conditioning wasnt working. Needs addressing
Dean Bemrose
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Great experience. The whole process was positive and very worthy. I’m so pleased to have knowledge that could help someone. Andrew, our instructor was awesome. Highly recommended.