What is HLTAID012?
The HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting 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
What You'll Learn
Upon successful completion of this credential, you will be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
- ✓ Assess Emergencies in Care Settings: Evaluate incidents specific to education and childcare environments.
- ✓ Provide Comprehensive First Aid: Respond to injuries and illnesses common in children, including wounds, bleeding, fractures, and burns.
- ✓ Manage Medical Emergencies in Children: Handle asthma attacks, allergic reactions, seizures, and anaphylaxis.
- ✓ Perform CPR on Children and Infants: Execute age-appropriate chest compressions and rescue breathing techniques.
- ✓ Use AEDs Correctly: Operate automated external defibrillators with understanding of pediatric considerations.
- ✓ Control Bleeding and Manage Shock: Apply techniques appropriate for pediatric patients.
- ✓ Recognize Common Childhood Illnesses: Identify signs of meningococcal disease, gastroenteritis, and other common conditions.
- ✓ Work with Education and Care Procedures: Understand duty of care in educational and childcare settings.
- ✓ Communicate Effectively: Report incidents to parents/guardians, manage emergency contacts, and work with responders.
- ✓ Follow Infection Control and Hygiene: Maintain standards to protect children and staff.
- ✓ Maintain Professional Responsibility: Understand legal obligations, mandatory reporting, and confidentiality in care environments.
Key Benefits
- ✓ Industry-recognised certification
- ✓ Practical, hands-on training
- ✓ Same-day certificate issued
- ✓ Valid for P3Y
- ✓ Expert instruction
- ✓ Confidence in emergencies
How HLTAID012 Compares
Choosing the right first aid credential depends on your industry, role, and specific needs. Here's how HLTAID012 compares to other available credentials:
| Feature | HLTAID012 | HLTAID009 | HLTAID011 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Area | Childcare First Aid | CPR & Cardiac Only | General First Aid |
| Validity Period | 3 years | 12 months | 3 years |
| CPR Training | Adult + Pediatric | Comprehensive | Included |
| General First Aid | Yes | Not included | Comprehensive |
| Pediatric Focus | Yes - Specialized | No | No |
| Scope | Childcare/Education | Narrow & Specialized | Broad & Versatile |
| Best For | Childcare, Schools | Healthcare, Events | General Workplace |
Choose HLTAID012 if: You need specialized first aid training for childcare or education settings.
HLTAID012 – FAQs
What is HLTAID012?
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Will I learn about assess emergencies in care settings?
Will I learn about provide comprehensive first aid?
Will I learn about manage medical emergencies in children?
Will I learn about perform cpr on children and infants?
Will I learn about use aeds correctly?
Will I learn about control bleeding and manage shock?
Will I learn about recognize common childhood illnesses?
Will I learn about work with education and care procedures?
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Will I learn about follow infection control and hygiene?
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Real Student Reviews
What our students say about their first aid training experience
Dion Jacobi
AU
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The instructor tried to make every part fun and light hearted, while still remaining serious and properly teaching the course.
Karen Rafferty
AU
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Lynly was an amazing trainer! Coached all of us with our learning & supported the whole class through to passing successfully. She was very professional & approachable. Thank you!
Mark
AU
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Great training by teacher
MENGQI WANG
AU
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Faith is really good and enthusiastic. The whole training session is very helpful and engaging.
Corey Castellanos
AU
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Fantastic Trainer made everything easy to follow and understand