HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

What is HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid?

HLTAID011 is the national standard unit for general first aid training in Australia. It teaches the knowledge and practical skills required to:

• Respond to a range of first aid emergencies.
• Provide life support and manage the casualty until medical help arrives.
• Apply CPR skills in line with ANZCOR guidelines.
• Use first aid equipment, including AEDs.

This unit supersedes older codes (such as HLTAID003) and is the baseline qualification required in most workplaces.

Who Should Complete This Course

This course is suited for virtually everyone, including:

• General public – learn life-saving skills to help family, friends, and community.
• Education staff – teachers, childcare workers (meets WHS and duty-of-care obligations).
• Retail & commercial employees – customer-facing roles where emergencies may occur.
• Industrial & construction workers – required for WHS compliance in high-risk industries.
• Government staff – local/state/federal workers, particularly in frontline services.
• Law enforcement, defence, and emergency services – refresher training to maintain compliance.

Why First Aid Training is Critical 

Life-saving statistics: 

• Over 500,000 Australians are hospitalised annually due to injuries where first aid could improve outcomes.
• 1 in 3 people will experience a medical emergency where bystander first aid is critical before professional help arrives.
• CPR provided within the first 2–4 minutes of cardiac arrest can increase survival rates by up to 300%.
• Yet, fewer than 40% of Australians feel confident to act in an emergency without training.

HLTAID011 ensures confidence and compliance for individuals and workplaces.

Course Inclusions & Learning Outcomes 

Participants will learn to:

• Assess emergency situations.
• Perform CPR and use AEDs.
• Apply first aid for bleeding, burns, fractures, sprains, asthma, anaphylaxis, shock, and medical emergencies.
• Use infection control practices.
• Communicate effectively with emergency services (000).
• Apply workplace documentation and incident reporting.

Industry Compliance & Relevance

HLTAID011 is recognised as the minimum workplace first aid standard under:

• Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws in every Australian state/territory.
• Education and Care Services National Law & Regulations.
• Industry codes of practice for construction, manufacturing, hospitality, transport, and retail.

Employers across all industries are expected to have trained staff to provide first aid coverage.

Delivery Options

• Public courses at Militem College venues across Victoria.
• On-site group bookings for workplaces, schools, and councils (Australia-wide).
• Blended delivery – online theory + face-to-face practical.
• Regional & remote delivery – training delivered on request across Oceania.

Assessment & Certification

• Assessment includes theory + practical demonstration of first aid scenarios.
• Participants receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid).
• Certification valid for 3 years, with CPR component (HLTAID009) recommended to be updated annually.

Why Choose Militem College?

• Sector-wide relevance – we train everyone: public, industry, schools, government, and emergency personnel.
• Experienced trainers – all with real emergency service or frontline healthcare backgrounds.
• Flexible delivery – we come to your workplace or community anywhere in Australia.
• Integrated expertise – backed by Militem Fire & Rescue and Militem Group’s emergency management pedigree.
• Future-proofed training – practical, hands-on courses designed for real-world application.

FAQ’s

What is HLTAID011? 
It is the nationally recognised first aid unit covering CPR, AED use, and first aid for medical emergencies.

How long does HLTAID011 take? 
Typically 1 day (7–8 hours) depending on delivery mode.

How long is it valid for? 
The certification is valid for 3 years, with CPR refreshed annually.

Is HLTAID011 required for my workplace? 
Yes. WHS laws in Australia require employers to provide trained first aiders.

Can Militem deliver on-site? 
Yes, Militem can deliver nationally across Australia and in Oceania on request.

Who is the Registered Training Organisation?
All training is conducted on behalf of Skills Network Australia (RTO 41410).