What is HLTAID013?
HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site is a nationally recognised qualification specifically designed for workers in situations where medical assistance is likely to be delayed. It builds on standard First Aid to cover the extended period between an incident occurring and emergency services arriving — which in remote WA can mean hours, not minutes.
The unit applies to any site where access to medical assistance is not immediate. That includes agricultural and pastoral properties, fishing and marine operations, mining and resource sites, construction in regional areas, ecotourism and outdoor recreation, forestry and timber operations, and anyone who regularly works alone or in small teams away from population centres.
If you hold HLTAID005 it has been superseded. HLTAID013 is the current qualification.
Units of Competency Included
All four units are issued on your Statement of Attainment upon successful completion.
Who is This Course For
HLTAID013 is for anyone who works in a location where emergency services may not arrive quickly. In Western Australia, that covers a significant proportion of the workforce outside of Perth.
Environments This Course Covers
The unit specifically addresses first aid considerations across a range of remote settings. Assessment scenarios are contextualised to reflect the actual environment participants work in.
How Our Sessions Are Structured
Most providers run HLTAID013 as a standalone session. We do it differently — and the difference matters for the quality of your training and assessment.
Our sessions bring together participants from multiple certification levels at the same time. CPR only participants, HLTAID011, HLTAID012, HLTAID013, and HLTAID014 participants are all assessed in the same practical environment. This is not a shortcut — it is how real emergencies actually work. When an incident happens at your worksite, the people around you will have different levels of training. Your ability to coordinate that response, direct less-experienced bystanders, and manage resources under pressure is exactly what HLTAID013 assesses.
Here is how a session flows:
CPR assessment first
HLTAID009 participants are assessed first. Once complete, they are free to leave. Their presence during this phase creates a realistic environment for everyone else in the room.
Short break
A brief stop for a toilet break and snack before the practical work begins in earnest.
HLTAID011 and HLTAID012 content
Standard First Aid and Childcare First Aid content and assessment. Everyone in the room covers this material together. HLTAID011 and HLTAID012 participants complete their assessment and are free to leave at this point.
Advanced and Remote overlap content
HLTAID013 and HLTAID014 participants work together on shared advanced content — incident coordination, multi-casualty scenarios, vital signs documentation, and resource deployment. Advanced participants take the leadership and coordination roles that their certificate requires. Remote participants do the same alongside them. Both certificates require this capability and the shared session is where it gets assessed properly.
HLTAID014 participants leave
Once HLTAID014 assessment requirements are met, those participants are done for the day.
HLTAID013 specific content
Any outstanding HLTAID013-specific content is covered in full — extended patient monitoring, evacuation coordination, communication equipment, environmental hazards, and remote-specific incident documentation. This is where the real depth of the remote qualification gets addressed with the focused attention it requires.
The result is a session where every certificate is awarded on the basis of genuine, individually assessed competency — not a shared tick-and-flick. And the practical scenarios are more realistic because the room reflects what a real worksite emergency actually looks like.
What the Course Covers
The following elements and performance criteria are drawn directly from the nationally endorsed unit on training.gov.au.
What to Bring and What to Expect
Comfortable clothing
Wear clothes you can move in. The practical component involves kneeling, bending, and performing CPR on the floor across extended scenarios.
Your USI
Bring your Unique Student Identifier. Create one free at usi.gov.au if you do not already have one.
Theory completed
Your online theory must be completed before the session. Instructions are sent after booking.
Allow extra time
HLTAID013 sessions run longer than standard First Aid. HLTAID013 participants stay for the full session including remote-specific content after other participants have finished.
Common Questions
What is the difference between HLTAID011 and HLTAID013?
HLTAID011 covers standard workplace First Aid for most settings. HLTAID013 builds on that foundation with additional skills for situations where emergency services are delayed — extended patient monitoring, vital signs documentation, evacuation coordination, communication equipment, and environment-specific considerations for desert, marine, rural, and remote settings. HLTAID011 is included within HLTAID013 so you receive both qualifications on completion.
Does HLTAID013 include HLTAID011?
Yes. HLTAID013 includes HLTAID009, HLTAID010, and HLTAID011. All four units are issued on your Statement of Attainment when you complete the course. You do not need to hold HLTAID011 separately.
Is HLTAID013 required for farm workers in WA?
It is not always a legal requirement, but it is strongly recommended and increasingly expected by employers across the agricultural sector. WorkSafe WA's Code of Practice requires workplaces to consider the distance from medical assistance when determining their First Aid obligations. For farms, stations, and remote operations across WA where emergency services response is significantly delayed, HLTAID013 is the qualification that reflects the actual risk of the environment.
How long is the HLTAID013 certificate valid?
The certificate is valid for 3 years. The CPR component is recommended to be refreshed every 12 months in line with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. Some employers and industries require more frequent renewal — check your specific workplace requirements.
What replaced HLTAID005?
HLTAID013 supersedes and replaces HLTAID005 Provide First Aid in Remote Situations. If your current certificate shows HLTAID005, it is time to renew under HLTAID013.
Can HLTAID013 be delivered on-site at our property or workplace?
Yes. On-site delivery is available across Western Australia including regional and remote areas. For farms, stations, mining operations, and businesses in the South West, Great Southern, and beyond, we can deliver training at your workplace. Enquire about on-site delivery.
Other Courses
Book HLTAID013 Remote First Aid
Available across Western Australia. Public sessions in Albany and Esperance. On-site delivery at your farm, worksite, or workplace anywhere in the region.