First Aid Training That Comes to Your Site
In the Pilbara and Kimberley, the question after a serious workplace incident is not whether First Aid was needed. It is whether anyone present knew what to do. Emergency services can be a long way off. The first person who responds is almost always a coworker.
Sending your team south for training means flights, accommodation, lost shifts, and days away from the job. The more practical approach is on-site delivery. The trainer comes to you, the training is built around your environment, and your people stay where they are needed.
Mining is the Primary Industry Here
The Pilbara generates more than half of Australia's iron ore export earnings. BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue operate across a region the combined size of California and Indiana. Hundreds of contractors and subcontractors work alongside them on site. Every one of those operations has a legal obligation under the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 to maintain trained First Aid personnel on site.
For mine managers, HLTAID011 is the minimum required unit of competency. For designated site First Aid officers on larger operations, HLTAID014 Advanced First Aid is the standard. For sites where an ambulance is two or more hours away, HLTAID013 Remote or Isolated Site First Aid is not just a regulatory consideration — it is the difference between a managed situation and a preventable death.
Nullagine, 1987
The trainer behind FirstAidCertification.net.au, Britt, lived in Nullagine at fifteen. Her grandmother ran the kitchen there, and Britt worked alongside her as a kitchen hand. What she learned in that kitchen about hard work, about community, and about showing up properly, shaped the way she approaches training and business to this day.
Her pop Ron turned up in Nullagine unannounced one day, as he was known to do — he had a habit of always ending up wherever her grandmother was. He arrived with a postie bike he had ridden up. Ron's background was breaking in brumbies for racing, back when that was still done, and he brought that same quiet, practical energy to everything. Those were formative people.
Living in Nullagine in the late eighties meant understanding what remote actually looks like from the inside. Getting a plumber meant waiting for someone to make the drive from Marble Bar. When Britt started getting electric shocks from the water in the kitchen sink, the plumber eventually arrived, told her she had probably imagined it — then put his hand in the water himself and got the shock. She found that considerably funnier than he did.
It was also the first time Britt was exposed to the reality of outback Australian life — the Indigenous culture of the region, the history of the country, and some things about how people were treated that a fifteen-year-old from elsewhere could not fully process at the time but never forgot. That time in the Pilbara matters. It is part of why this trainer does not need to be briefed on what remote actually means when she arrives at a site in North West WA.
Courses Available
All five nationally recognised HLTAID units are available for on-site delivery. For most mining, construction, and pastoral operations in this region, HLTAID013 and HLTAID014 are the units that matter most beyond the standard HLTAID011.
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Provide First Aid
Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Sites
Provide Advanced First Aid
Why Use a Smaller Provider for Your Site?
The large national training companies will do the work. They also carry significant overhead: offices, marketing, administration layers, franchise structures, and margin requirements that get built directly into what you pay. When you work with a smaller independent operator, none of that overhead travels with the trainer. The savings come to you.
No franchise fees, no head office overhead, no layers between you and the person delivering the training. The pricing reflects that.
No booking system, no dispatch team. You talk to the person who will be on your site and sort out the details with them directly.
Training is built around your operation, not a metro calendar. FIFO rotations, day shift, night shift — it is organised around your people.
A Pilbara iron ore site has different hazards than a Perth warehouse. The training reflects the actual conditions your team works in.
Your people stay on site. No flights booked, no accommodation required, no lost shifts. The trainer travels. Your workforce does not.
The certificate issued is identical to any other RTO. Accepted by WorkSafe WA, mining companies, and employers across the country.
What the Regulations Require
Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 — WA
Under the WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022, mine operators in Western Australia must maintain a Mine Safety Management System (MSMS) that includes training and competency provisions for all workers, covering First Aid appropriate to the size and remoteness of the operation.
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is the minimum unit required for mine manager certification in WA
- First Aid officers on larger sites are generally required to hold HLTAID014 Advanced First Aid
- Remote operations must have First Aid coverage proportionate to emergency services response time from the site
- Certificates must remain current — CPR annually, full First Aid every three years
- Training must be delivered by a registered RTO delivering nationally recognised units
This is a general summary. Always confirm your specific obligations with WorkSafe WA and your own MSMS requirements based on your site classification and worker numbers.
Who Should Book
Regions Covered
How On-Site Training Works
Blended Delivery at Your Site
For remote and regional sites, blended delivery is the most practical approach. Your team completes the online theory component before the session date, at their own pace and on their own devices. When the trainer arrives on site, the full day is focused on hands-on practical work, scenario-based assessment, and the skills that actually matter in an emergency.
- Online theory completed by participants before the session
- Trainer travels to your site for the practical component
- Scenarios tailored to your site's specific hazards and environment
- All HLTAID units available including HLTAID013 and HLTAID014
- Individual assessment for every participant
- Nationally recognised certificates issued on completion
- Minimum numbers apply for on-site delivery — contact us to discuss
Towns and Sites We Serve
On-site training is available across the Pilbara and Kimberley. Key locations include:
Remote mine sites, pastoral stations, and exploration camps can also be accommodated. Contact us with your location and we will work out logistics together.
Common Questions
How is the cost lower than larger training companies?
Larger training providers carry significant overhead: head office staff, marketing budgets, franchise structures, and administration costs that all get built into the price per head. As a small independent operator, Britt has none of that. The cost of delivering the training is not inflated by layers of business above it. The same nationally recognised certificate, delivered at a lower cost.
Which course is required for mine workers and site managers in WA?
Under the WHS (Mines) Regulations 2022, HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is the minimum required unit for mine manager certification in WA. First Aid officers on larger operations are generally required to hold HLTAID014 Advanced First Aid. For remote sites where emergency services response time is measured in hours, HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Sites is the most appropriate unit for all workers on site, not just the designated First Aid officer.
Can training be delivered on a FIFO roster schedule?
Yes. Scheduling is arranged directly with the trainer around your operational requirements. FIFO rotation schedules, crew changeover days, and site-specific timing constraints can all be accommodated. Contact us with your roster structure and we will work out a session schedule that fits.
How far in advance do we need to book on-site training?
The further out you can plan, the better — particularly for remote sites that require significant travel logistics. A minimum of four to six weeks notice is recommended for North West WA on-site delivery. Urgent bookings can sometimes be accommodated depending on scheduling. Contact us to discuss your timeline.
What is the minimum group size for on-site delivery?
Minimum numbers apply to make on-site delivery viable for remote locations. Contact us with your location and approximate group size and we will confirm whether on-site delivery is practical or whether a scheduled public session would be more cost-effective for your team.
Is the certification accepted by major mining companies in the Pilbara?
Yes. All certificates are issued under the nationally recognised training framework and are accepted by all major employers including BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue, and their contractors. The RTO delivering the training is ABC First Aid RTO 3399. The certificate is the same qualification regardless of which RTO delivers it.
Enquire About On-Site Training
Tell us your location, your group size, and the units your team needs. We will sort out the logistics and get back to you with a quote.