Key Takeaways – HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
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HLTAID003 has been superseded by HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, the current nationally recognised training for workplace first aiders under the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011.
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The course update was endorsed by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) in August 2020 to align with best practices and current regulations.
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Key changes include self-reflection on psychological impacts, more rigorous skills assessment, added infection control measures, and increased PPE focus.
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Enrolment in HLTAID011 is recommended only when your HLTAID003 certificate expires, with CPR refreshers required yearly and first aid qualifications renewed every three years.
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Delivered by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) listed on training.gov.au, including CPR First Aid, meeting ASQA compliance standards.
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Flexible delivery options: 1-hour express refresher, 3-hour regular course with online theory, or 6.5-hour full course without pre-course theory.
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Competitive pricing starting at $95.
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Training available nationwide, with public classes, private bookings, and on-site workplace training available.
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Successful participants receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID011, HLTAID009 (CPR), and HLTAID010 (emergency first aid response).
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Ideal for workplace and community settings, providing essential skills to respond confidently in a first aid emergency.
The formerly known HLTAID003 senior first aid course is now 
HLTAID011 Provide first aid. It is also the minimum requirement for a workplace first aider as determined by the Australian Government’s Federal Register of Legislation’s Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. The comprehensive course includes the skills and knowledge needed to perform first aid practices in the workplace and community. For this reason, the information below may help anyone who wants to acquire first aid skills and knowledge in responding to a casualty, whether or not it is required at work or if you are caring for a senior.
Changes in the Senior First Aid Course Code
The update of the senior first aid course to the HLTAID011 Provide first aid course was announced by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). The change was made to improve the delivery of first aid courses and enrollees’ outcomes. These are aimed to be achieved by reflecting the industry’s best practices, expectations, and current regulations. ASQA is the national regulator for Australia’s vocational education and training sector.
When the Senior First Aid Course Code was Changed
According to an ASQA news article, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) endorsed the release of new first-aid course versions in August 2020. AISC partners with the national training system, including the Australian government. This industry-led body is responsible for national training package product development under its Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
Difference Between the Old and New Senior First Aid Courses
The same news article states that the new HLTAID011 Provide First Aid supersedes the old HLTAID003 Provide First Aid course and is not equivalent. Furthermore, it lists the following changes:
- Self-reflection of psychological impacts in giving first aid responses.
- Increased requirements in assessing knowledge in skills demonstrations (in volume and breadth).
- More resource requirements.
- Additional focus is on infection control and personal protective equipment (PPE).
More information about the new HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course is available on SkillsIQ. SkillsIQ is a not-for-profit, independent Skills Service Organisation directed by the First Aid Industry Reference Committee.
Enrollment in the New 
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course
Enrolling in the new HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course is advised only when the first aid certificate for HLTAID003 has expired. In addition, renewal is set in the below timelines according to Safe Work Australia’s code of practice:
- Every year, for the CPR refresher course.
- Every three years, first aid qualifications are renewed.
Safe Work Australia is a government statutory agency that develops national policies to improve work health and safety (WHS) and workers’ compensation arrangements nationwide.
Accredited Provider of HLTAID011 Provide first aid Course.
ASQA has set a guideline on choosing a first aid course provider on this link. It states that a training provider must provide the following to be compliant with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 set by the Australian government’s Federal Register of Legislation:
- Course title.
- Course code.
- Currency.
- Obligations of the training provider.
- Obligations of the student.
The above items are in our HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Course information sheet, and we are also on training.gov.au’s list of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). The National Register on Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia is managed by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations on behalf of the State and Territory Governments.
HLTAID011 Provide first aid Course Duration
Training.gov.au has listed the HLTAID011 Provide first aid Course competency details showing information about the elements and performance criteria. We deliver these in different course durations that match the enrollee’s current qualifications and certificate.
1-Hour Express Refresher HLTAID011 Provide first aid Course
This is an assessment course only that applies to students who:
- Hold current qualifications.
- Train annually.
Students will have an online theory with just 1 hour to attend a practical class.
3-Hour Regular HLTAID011 Provide first aid Course
This is recommended for people who:
- I have not enrolled in a first aid course before.
- Does not hold any first aid certification.
Enrollees will have a 3-hour class besides the online theory, which may take 3-5 hours and must be completed before the training date.
6.5-Hour Full-Length HLTAID011 Provide first aid Course
This may be taken by those who are recommended to enrol in the regular course, but:
- I don’t have time to complete the pre-course theory.
- I prefer a slower-paced format.
The 6.5-hour first aid class will cover all the contents mentioned by Training.gov.au without the requirement to complete pre-course online theory.
HLTAID011 Provide first aid Course Cost
We offer first aid courses at the below prices:
- Discount courses $95 (RRP $195).
- Additional $20 for bookings made via phone.
- Additional fee for participants who have special needs
HLTAID011 Provide first aid Course Location
CPR First Aid has training locations in Perth and other areas, as listed here. These are facilities where private training and public classes are held. We can also come to your organisation’s location and conduct a customized training session for your staff/students/personnel.
HLTAID011 Provide first aid Course Qualification
Participants must have a minimum level of Literacy and numeracy to be admitted to our first aid courses.
HLTAID011 Provide first aid Course Assessment
Training.gov.au outlines what performance and knowledge evidence must be assessed by an assessor. The same will be evaluated by us, after which a Statement of Attainment will be given to participants who prove their competence in all the assessments. It will be for HLTAID011 Provide first aid that also includes:
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- HLTAID010 Provide an emergency first aid response.
The first one is also available in Perth as a separate first aid course at different durations.
Conclusion
The formerly known HLTAID003 senior first aid course is now HLTAID011 Provide first aid. This supersedes the old first aid course designed to reflect the industry’s best practices, expectations, and current regulations. HLTAID011 Provide first aid applies to all persons who may be required to provide a first aid response in various situations, including community and workplace settings. It is available from accredited first aid course providers recognised by Training.gov.au, like CPR First Aid, at a competitive price, different durations and locations.