HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid
The complete package for workplaces where first aid can't be an afterthought.
This nationally recognised skill set is designed for nominated occupational first aiders in medium-to-high-risk workplaces — construction, mining, manufacturing, and similar environments where a first aid room or dedicated first aider is required under state/territory WHS regulations. It combines advanced first aid, advanced resuscitation, and first aid service management into one comprehensive qualification.
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HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set
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Basic first aid covers the essentials. But high-risk workplaces need more — someone who can manage a complex incident, deliver oxygen therapy and advanced resuscitation, and also make sure the workplace's first aid systems, equipment, and action plans are actually fit for purpose. This skill set brings all of that together for the person your workplace relies on most.
This skill set provides the skills to establish, maintain, and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including providing an emergency first aid response. It's endorsed by industry as the standard for people employed in, or intending to work in, nominated occupational first aider roles.
Includes:
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HLTAID011 Provide first aid
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HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid
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HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
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HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources
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Provide an advanced first aid response, including managing an incident and coordinating other first aiders
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Perform CPR, including single- and two-rescuer technique, with bag-valve-mask and oxygen delivery
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Assess and document vital signs, and conduct a secondary casualty assessment
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Manage life-threatening bleeding, including tourniquets and haemostatic dressings
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Monitor and care for a casualty after treatment, until handover to emergency services
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Conduct a workplace risk assessment and develop a first aid action plan
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Service, stock, and maintain workplace first aid and resuscitation equipment
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Participate in incident debriefing, including recognising the psychological impact on rescuers
Face-to-Face
A fully hands-on 3 day course with no pre-learning required. Delivered in small groups with direct trainer guidance, using adult and infant manikins throughout.
Face-to-Face
Time on the day
Pre-learning
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Full hands-on experience in one setting
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Practical: You'll demonstrate CPR (single- and two-rescuer, adult and infant manikins), advanced first aid response and incident coordination, management of life-threatening bleeding, and oxygen therapy delivery. You'll also conduct a workplace risk assessment and develop a first aid action plan as part of the HLTAID016 component.
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Theory: A written check covering across all four included units.
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No prior experience needed — we start from scratch
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Minimum age 14 (guardian consent required for under-18s)
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A valid USI is required to receive your certification
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CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions, in order for an accredited certificate to be issued
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Wear comfortable clothing — practical sessions may involve kneeling, bending, and lying on the floor; pants and flat shoes are recommended
Certification
On successful completion, you'll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment covering all four units in this skill set. HLTAID011, HLTAID014, and HLTAID016 are valid for 3 years; HLTAID015 (and CPR generally) should be refreshed every 12 months, in line with ARC guidelines.
First Aid and Fire delivers this training and assessment as an approved third-party provider on behalf of Healthcorp Pty Ltd (RTO ID 91222). All qualifications and Statements of Attainment are issued by Healthcorp Pty Ltd in accordance with ASQA standards.