Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

Course Overview

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.

This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.

This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).

Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities

Face-to-face and Online Training
Training will be delivered face to face within a classroom and online using online platform and utilities

Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
is an accredited short course. A Certificate of Completion will be provided upon completion.

Assessment Methods
Observation/
Practical Skills
Oral Questioning
Written
Case Studies
Simulated

Entry Requirements

This course is intended for:

Aged 16 years and over with parents/carers permission/consent
Those wishing to complete first aid training for personal reasons such as assisting family members, au pairs and nannies.
Those from corporate environments as first aid officers within companies that have creche facilities and/or children on site.
Those working in public buildings, such as libraries, sports facilities, care homes for children, schools.
Existing workers who need this qualification for their job
School leavers and/or new entrants to the workplace who wish to gain a qualification for the purpose of getting a job

Entry requirements may include:

Language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills (LLND test may apply)

Students will need to meet the Selection Criteria requirements to be eligible to enter into this course. Evidence of the student meeting the Selection Criteria will be collected as part of the Enrolment process.

Must be over 16 years of age with parents/carers permission/consent.
Due to the physical requirements of this unit the student must have the ability to perform CPR on a manikin
Willingness to complete LLN assessment
Students will be required to provide their own digital devices, able to access reliable internet and have video recording capabilities to record and submit assessment. Including access to: Internet access through Google Chrome or other internet browsers
MS Word, MS PowerPoint or equivalent applications
Adobe Acrobat Reader

Support Services

All students have access to:

LLND support
Wellbeing and counselling referral
Trainer support (via email, phone, or online platform)
Accessibility options for learners with disability

Resources to be provided by the VET Student

A laptop or computer with access to Wi-Fi
PPE
Closed-in Shoes

Resources and services to be provided by the RTO

Access to LMS with personal secure login
Training materials and assessment resources that can be accessed by the students via the LMS portal.
- Learning resources:
  - Learner Guide
  - Learning Activity Booklet
  - PowerPoint
  - Learner Resource Mapping Tool
- Assessment resources:
  - Assessor Guide
  - Assessment Workbook
  - Supporting resources
Risk assessed facilities, equipment and processes for safety and duty of care, including accessibility such as:
- Training rooms
- Desk
- Chairs
- Whiteboard
- overhead projector
- Computers with Microsoft Office and access to the Internet
Policies and procedures to ensure and monitor delivery of high-quality services

Why choose Aroha College?

Quality Training

Aroha College deliver nationally recognised training designed to meet industry standards, ensuring our students graduate job-ready and confident in their skills.

Support to Succeed

Our dedicated trainers and student support team are committed to helping you succeed with personalised guidance every step of the way.

Work placement Assistance

Work placement is an important part of our training. It helps students gain real experience and develop the skills they need for their future careers. Aroha College assists students in finding suitable work placement facilities to support their learning.

Here for your Next Move

Whether you’re changing careers, upskilling, or starting fresh, Aroha College is here to support your next move.

With Aroha College there are:

No hidden prerequisites

No hidden assessment requirements

No hidden fees or charges