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HLTAID009 to HLTAID014: what each first aid unit covers

Australian first aid training is built on five nationally recognised units. HLTAID009 is CPR only. HLTAID011 is the standard first aid certificate most workplaces ask for. HLTAID012, HLTAID013 and HLTAID014 each build on HLTAID011 for a specific setting: education and care, remote or isolated work, and advanced or high-risk roles. This page explains what each one covers, who it suits, how it is delivered and how long it takes, so you can pick the right one before you book.

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The five units at a glance

Every unit is nationally recognised and issued as a Statement of Attainment by ABC First Aid RTO 3399. The difference is scope: how many situations you are trained for, and how far from help you are expected to be.

UnitBest forScopeTypical practical time
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitationAnnual CPR refresh, or roles that only need CPRCPR, AED, DRSABCDAbout 1 to 1.5 hours
HLTAID011 Provide First AidWorkplace first aiders, most general roles, parents and carersCPR plus the full range of common emergencies3 to 4 hours (full day option available)
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care settingChildcare educators, early learning and school staffHLTAID011 plus infant and child focus, asthma and anaphylaxis3 to 4 hours
HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated siteAnyone an hour or more from emergency helpHLTAID011 plus extended care, triage and evacuationUp to 8 hours (public session); longer group formats by arrangement
HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First AidFirst aid coordinators, high-risk sites, event and venue leadsHLTAID011 plus scene control, multiple casualties and coordinationUp to 6 hours

How the units nest. HLTAID011 is issued together with HLTAID009 and HLTAID010. HLTAID012, HLTAID013 and HLTAID014 are each issued together with HLTAID009, HLTAID010 and HLTAID011. So if you complete one of the three specialist units, you also hold standard first aid. How units and certificates work.

How REACHAU delivers these courses

Blended (the ideal)

You complete the theory online before the session, at your own pace. The session itself is practical, so the time together goes into hands-on skills and scenarios rather than slides.

In-session quiz, by arrangement

If online learning is not practical for you or your group, any course can run with the theory covered by a quiz during the session. This adds hours to the day. A paper version is available if required.

On site for groups

Every unit can be delivered at your workplace, school, club or community venue across Perth and regional WA. Request a group quote.

What to expect on the day, and how to prepare.

Unit by unit

Course names vary between providers. The unit code is what goes on your certificate and what employers check, so each section below is organised by unit.

HLTAID009

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Who it suits

  • Anyone whose role requires current CPR
  • People who hold HLTAID011, 012, 013 or 014 and only need their annual CPR refresh
  • Educators, childcare staff, sporting clubs, community groups, workplaces

What it covers

  • DRSABCD emergency response sequence
  • Adult CPR: hand position, depth and rate
  • Infant CPR using the two-finger technique
  • Rescue breaths and airway management
  • Hands-on AED use, including pad placement
  • Two-rescuer CPR and rotation

Delivery and duration

  • Face-to-face practical session
  • About 1 to 1.5 hours
  • No lengthy online pre-work for this unit

Prerequisites

None. Assessment includes performing CPR on an adult manikin on the floor for at least two minutes. If a physical limitation could affect this, talk to Britt before booking.

On your Statement of Attainment

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Recommended refresh

Australian workplace first aid guidance commonly recommends refreshing CPR every 12 months and first aid every 3 years. Employer, industry or registration body requirements take priority.

HLTAID009 course details and bookingSession dates and current pricing are on reachau.com.au.
HLTAID011

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

Who it suits

  • Designated workplace first aiders
  • School and education support staff, sports coaches
  • Community and sports leaders
  • Parents and carers
  • Remote and regional workers who are not yet an hour from help
  • Anyone renewing a first aid certificate

What it covers

  • CPR for adults, children and infants, and AED use
  • Severe and minor bleeding
  • Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injector use
  • Asthma and bronchodilator use
  • Bites and stings, pressure immobilisation
  • Fractures, sprains, dislocations, burns and scalds
  • Choking, stroke, cardiac, diabetic and seizure emergencies
  • Shock, head and spinal injuries, care of an unconscious casualty
  • Simulated incident response and WHS responsibilities

Delivery and duration

  • Blended: online theory first, then a 3 to 4 hour practical session. Ideal if you have trained before
  • Full day: about five hours of practical time on top of the online learning, with room to practise every skill, not just the assessable ones. Recommended for first-timers
  • On site for groups

Prerequisites

None. Assessment includes performing CPR on an adult manikin on the floor for at least two minutes. If a physical limitation could affect this, talk to Britt before booking.

On your Statement of Attainment

HLTAID009, HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support, and HLTAID011. All three are issued together.

Recommended refresh

Australian workplace first aid guidance commonly recommends refreshing CPR every 12 months and first aid every 3 years. Employer, industry or registration body requirements take priority.

Seen "senior first aid", "level 2" or "workplace first aid" on a job ad? They are old course names. The employer almost always means HLTAID011.

HLTAID011 course details and bookingSession dates and current pricing are on reachau.com.au.
HLTAID012

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting

Who it suits

  • Childcare educators and early learning staff
  • Nominated supervisors and centre managers
  • School staff, out of school hours care, family day care

What it covers

  • Everything in HLTAID011, with an infant and child focus
  • Infant and child CPR on manikins on the floor
  • Anaphylaxis management, including auto-injector use
  • Emergency asthma management
  • Febrile convulsions, choking, drowning, head injuries, diabetic emergencies in children
  • Wounds, burns and fractures in a care setting

Delivery and duration

  • Blended: online theory first, then a practical session
  • Typically 3 to 4 hours of practical time (quiz or paper versions add time)
  • On site at your service for groups

Prerequisites

None. Assessment includes performing CPR on an adult manikin on the floor for at least two minutes. If a physical limitation could affect this, talk to Britt before booking.

On your Statement of Attainment

HLTAID009, HLTAID010, HLTAID011 and HLTAID012. All four are issued together.

Recommended refresh

Australian workplace first aid guidance commonly recommends refreshing CPR every 12 months and first aid every 3 years. Employer, industry or registration body requirements take priority.

ACECQA approved. HLTAID012 is on the ACECQA approved qualifications list and meets the first aid, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma management requirements for education and care services in a single unit. Services can confirm current requirements on the ACECQA approved qualifications list.

HLTAID012 course details and bookingSession dates and current pricing are on reachau.com.au.
HLTAID013

HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site

Who it suits

  • Anyone whose work or travel puts them an hour or more from emergency help
  • Mining, resources, agricultural and pastoral workers
  • Parks, conservation and outdoor guiding staff
  • Remote construction teams, station staff, remote travellers

What it covers

  • Everything in HLTAID011
  • Extended casualty care and monitoring when help is hours away
  • Triage of multiple casualties
  • Severe bleeding and tourniquet use
  • Hypothermia, hyperthermia, envenomation, chemical exposure
  • Satellite phone and PLB use, aeromedical evacuation protocols
  • Psychological first aid for remote teams

Delivery and duration

  • Blended: online theory first, then practical
  • A general public session runs up to 8 hours. Group formats range from 6 to 48 hours depending on the delivery agreed for your team
  • Usually delivered on site or at a venue suited to scenarios

Prerequisites

None. No prior first aid certificate is required. Assessment includes performing CPR on an adult manikin on the floor for at least two minutes. If a physical limitation could affect this, talk to Britt before booking.

On your Statement of Attainment

HLTAID009, HLTAID010, HLTAID011 and HLTAID013. All four are issued together.

Recommended refresh

Australian workplace first aid guidance commonly recommends refreshing CPR every 12 months and first aid every 3 years. Employer, industry or registration body requirements take priority.

When to choose HLTAID013 over HLTAID011. Standard first aid assumes an ambulance is on its way soon. If an ambulance could realistically take an hour or more to reach you, HLTAID013 is the unit built for that gap.

HLTAID013 course details and bookingSession dates and current pricing are on reachau.com.au.
HLTAID014

HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid

Who it suits

  • Designated first aid coordinators and health and safety representatives
  • Site supervisors in construction, mining, agriculture and industry
  • Event and venue coordinators
  • Emergency response team members
  • School and sports administrators overseeing first aid cover (education and care services need HLTAID012 instead)

What it covers

  • Everything in HLTAID011
  • Scene assessment and control
  • Triage of multiple casualties
  • Coordinating other first aiders
  • Chest injuries, crush injuries, breathing emergencies
  • Communicating with emergency services, paramedic handover and incident documentation

Delivery and duration

  • Blended: online theory first, then practical
  • Up to 6 hours of practical time
  • On site for groups

Prerequisites

None. HLTAID011 is not required beforehand because it is included. Assessment includes performing CPR on an adult manikin on the floor for at least two minutes. If a physical limitation could affect this, talk to Britt before booking.

On your Statement of Attainment

HLTAID009, HLTAID010, HLTAID011 and HLTAID014. All four are issued together.

Recommended refresh

Australian workplace first aid guidance commonly recommends refreshing CPR every 12 months and first aid every 3 years. Employer, industry or registration body requirements take priority.

HLTAID014 course details and bookingSession dates and current pricing are on reachau.com.au.

Choosing between them

  1. Start with what your role or regulator asks forCheck the unit code in your position description, your service's requirements, or your industry body's rules. If it says HLTAID011, that is your answer. If it names a specialist unit, go with that.
  2. Then think about distance from helpIf an ambulance could take an hour or more to reach your worksite or the places you travel, HLTAID013 is the unit designed for it, whatever your job title.
  3. Then think about responsibilityIf you coordinate other first aiders, manage a site or run events, HLTAID014 adds scene control and multiple-casualty skills that HLTAID011 does not.
  4. If you only need to refresh CPRBook HLTAID009 on its own. It is short and keeps your CPR current between full first aid renewals.

Still unsure? The course selector on firstaidcourses.net.au asks a few questions and points you to the right unit.

Where to next

Preparing for your coursePre-course learning, what to bring, what happens on the day. Renewals and expiryRefresher timeframes and a date calculator. For employersWA ratios, choosing units for staff, training records.

Found your unit?

Session dates, current pricing and bookings for every unit are on reachau.com.au. Group and on-site training is quoted separately.

Check course datesRequest a group quote

Training and Assessment is delivered by Britt at Regional Education and Career Help Australia on behalf of ABC First Aid RTO 3399.

Common questions about first aid units

Which first aid course do most workplaces need?

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid. It is the standard unit for designated workplace first aiders and covers CPR, AED use and the full range of common emergencies. Check your role's requirements, as some settings need HLTAID012, HLTAID013 or HLTAID014 instead.

Do I need HLTAID011 before I can do HLTAID012, 013 or 014?

No. Each of those units is delivered and assessed together with HLTAID009, HLTAID010 and HLTAID011, and all are issued on your Statement of Attainment on successful completion.

How long does a first aid course take?

It depends on the unit and format. HLTAID009 is about 1 to 1.5 hours. HLTAID011 and HLTAID012 are 3 to 4 hour practical sessions after online theory, with a full day option for HLTAID011 first-timers. HLTAID013 public sessions run up to 8 hours, with longer group formats by arrangement. HLTAID014 runs up to 6 hours. Using an in-session quiz instead of online theory adds time.

Is there a physical requirement?

Yes. Assessment for every unit includes performing CPR on an adult manikin on the floor for at least two minutes. If a physical limitation could affect this, contact Britt before booking so options can be discussed.

What is the difference between HLTAID011 and HLTAID013?

HLTAID013 includes everything in HLTAID011 and adds extended casualty care, triage, evacuation planning and remote communications. It is recommended where an ambulance could realistically take an hour or more to arrive.

Can I do the theory on paper instead of online?

Yes, by arrangement. Online pre-course theory is the ideal, but any course can use an in-session quiz instead, which adds hours to the session, and a paper version is available if required. Talk to Britt before booking.