HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid Course

Course Details

This Childcare First Aid course has been designed for the early childhood education industry. It covers the training requirements for first aid, asthma, anaphylaxis and legislation surrounding the early education industry.

This Childcare First Aid course is on the approved list of courses with The Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

This Childcare First Aid course is suited to all persons, including:

• Childcare workers
• Early education centres
• General office environments
• New parents, families and carers
• Sports groups

If organising staff training or onsite training, we can facilitate the Childcare First Aid training nationally.

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Pre-requisites

It is important to note that this HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid course requires a level of physical ability to complete practical assessments. If your health or fitness restricts you from performing physical activities associated with this program, you will be able to participate but may not be eligible for a nationally accredited certificate.

This HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid course combines plain English, videos, photos, and questioning to ensure all learners are able to have the best possible chance at comprehending the required knowledge and skills. If you believe you will need assistance due to your Language, Literacy or Numeracy skills, please contact our office on 02 9232 1010 to discuss your training needs.

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Assessment

Students will be assessed from the pre-study and classroom session. Assessment will confirm knowledge and skills have been achieved to demonstrate competency across the unit.

Students are offered multiple opportunities to demonstrate knowledge and skills throughout the Childcare First Aid course.

If a student is not successful in completing all assessments satisfactorily, they will need to rebook the Childcare First Aid course at the full course fee.

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Training Program

There are 4 components to this Childcare First Aid course:

1. Pre-study and assessments
2. Theory training in the classroom
3. Practical training in the classroom
4. Assessment for both knowledge and skills

Students should allow up to six (6) hours for the pre-study to be completed. If you have completed first aid training in the past, you may be able to complete the pre-study assessments in a shorter time frame.

The classroom session is an 8hr program including breaks.

If organising a group booking or onsite training, we can facilitate the training over two days to remove all pre-study training requirements. We also deliver this Childcare First Aid course nationally for group bookings.

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Online pre-study requirements

Online study requires access to the following resources to complete the pre-study for this Childcare First Aid course:

• Computer
• Internet connection
• Speaker or headphones

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Certification

Once a competent mark is awarded, learners will be issued with a Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency;

• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
• HLTAID012 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

Childcare First Aid certificates are emailed to students.

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First Aid FAQs

Do I have to do a Resuscitation Course every year?

You are not legally required to complete a resuscitation course each year. It is recommended, however, by the Australian Resuscitation Council. By taking a course every year, you will be able to demonstrate your resuscitation skills on a regular basis. Depending on which industry you work in, you may be required to take an annual CPR refresher course in order to comply with industry regulations or licensing requirements. TCP recommends that you do a refresher course every year so that you can keep up with any new techniques that are introduced and to ensure that you can effectively perform resuscitation.

I completed a First Aid Certificate a few years ago, do I have to do the whole Course again?

Yes, first aid knowledge and skills are frequently changed so you need to complete a new course to ensure you are up to date with any changes.

My First Aid Certificate expired 2 months ago, am I still current?

Unfortunately no, you will need to complete another first aid course.

What is the difference between Apply First Aid and Senior First Aid?

Previously, the Senior First Aid course was approved by SafeWork NSW for delivery. Now, first aid approval is only issued to Registered Training Organisations (RTO) by each state’s registering body. The most current version of the course is titled Provide First Aid HLTAID003.

Why does my Certificate need to be renewed every three years?

It is a requirement in most states and territories that a workplace first aider must renew their first aid certificate at least every three years to ensure that first aid skills are current.

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General FAQs

Can Centrelink pay for me?

What you need to do is register with your local Job Network Agent. Your Employment Consultant will make the booking with us on your behalf and arrange payment with us directly. Unfortunately Centrelink does not pay directly.

Can I pay my package in installments?

Unfortunately we cannot offer this service, full payment of course fees are required at the time of booking. The good news is that we try to always offer value for money and keep course fees affordable, so you know that you are always getting good value, especially with our package deals which offer reduced prices!

What if I have trouble with written/spoken english for a Course?

Most courses will permit a student to bring a friend to interpret for them during training. If you do need assistance, we ask that you contact first before booking your course so we can advise if there are any restrictions. For example, Forklift training requires students to complete all assessments in English.

If the course permits, you may bring a friend along to the course or, alternatively, you can phone the National Translation service to book an interpreter. Visit the Immigration website for more information about help with translating.

What payment methods do you accept?

Payment can be made at the time of booking using either a credit card, EFTPOS or cash. Invoices and acceptance of company cheques is by prior arrangement only.

When is my booking confirmed?

Your booking is confirmed once we receive full payment of course fees. Unfortunately there are rare occasions where the course will sell out prior to you finalising payment.  In this situation a member of our customer service team will get in contact to organise an alternate training date.

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