Nationally recognised first aid training designed specifically for educators, childcare workers, and carers.
Course Snapshot
Course Duration
Approx. 3–4 hours
Certification Code
HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
Includes:
HLTAID009 (CPR),HLTAID010,HLTAID011
Validity
HLTAID012 – 3 years
CPR component – 12 months
Class Size
Max 12 students per trainer
Who Should Complete This Refresher?
This refresher course is ideal for:
- Early childhood educators
- Childcare centre staff
- Family Day Care educators
- Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) staff
- Nannies & au pairs
- Education support workers
If your employer or regulatory body requires current first aid certification for childcare, this course meets those requirements.
What’s Covered in the Refresher?
The refresher focuses on practical competency for child-related emergencies, including:
- CPR for infants and children
- Use of an AED (defibrillator)
- Anaphylaxis & asthma management
- Bleeding, fractures & burns
- Febrile convulsions & choking
- Incident response in childcare settings
Training aligns with current Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and education-sector best practice.
Your Course Journey
1. Book Your Spot Online
Takes 1 min.
2. Complete Online Pre-Learning
≈ 30–45 minutes
3. Attend Childcare First Aid Training
3-hour practical session focusing on paediatric emergencies
4. Pass the Assessment
Supportive trainers, 100% pass guarantee
5. Get Certified Fast
Digital certificate within 1 business day | Optional physical copy (+$25)
Course Requirements & What's Included
Prerequisites
- Minimum age: 14 years
- Basic English language skills
- Physically able to perform CPR on the floor
- Expired certificates accepted
What’s Included
- Hands-on practical training
- All training equipment provided
- Digital certificate within 1 business day
- Optional printed certificate (+$25)
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Where We're Located
TrainingNSW
2/5 Chester Hill Road Chester Hill, NSW 2162
Landmark: Located above A Brothers Kebabs
Entrance: Via Chester Hill Road
Parking: Free 3-hour parking available at the rear (Waldron Road)
Public Transport: Directly opposite Chester Hill Train Station
Onsite Group Training
We can deliver HLTAID012 – Childcare First Aid directly at your childcare centre, school, or workplace.
- Available across Sydney for educators and care staff
- Flexible scheduling to suit your service
- Nationally Recognised course delivered onsite
- Minimum of 3 participants required
How to Book
To arrange onsite training, please contact our friendly staff:
FAQs
This course is mandatory for all childcare educators, family daycare providers, and early learning staff under ACECQA. It is also recommended for teachers, school staff, parents, and carers who want to be prepared for paediatric emergencies.
HLTAID012 is valid for 3 years. However, the CPR component must be renewed every 12 months to remain ACECQA and workplace compliant.
- HLTAID009 – Provide CPR: CPR and AED only (valid 1 year).
- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid: General first aid for workplaces and the community (valid 3 years, CPR annually).
- HLTAID012 – Childcare First Aid: Includes all of HLTAID011, plus specialised focus on asthma, anaphylaxis, febrile convulsions, and other paediatric emergencies. This is the ACECQA-approved standard for educators and childcare workers.
No. Anyone aged 14 years or older with basic English and the ability to perform CPR can enrol.
- Weekday Courses: Certificates are issued the same day once completed.
- Weekend Courses: Certificates are issued the next business day (Monday).
- Digital certificates included. Optional printed certificate available (+$25).
Our passing rate for HLTAID012 is 100%. Our trainers and admin staff will support you to ensure you finish the course competent.