This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid response to a casualty.  The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations including in community and workplace settings.

Participant pre requisite:

Participants will be supplied with a flexible delivery workbook and course manual prior to the day of training. It is compulsory to answer all the questions in the workbook prior to the course. All answers can be found in the course manual. This workbook is for prior learning purposes only and all assessments will be carried out during the face to face training.

Participants MUST bring a copy of their current card/certificate to the training to be viewed by the trainer.

On site cost:

Cost associated with training will be provided on request

Course assessment:

Participants will be required to sit a theory assessment comprising of multiply choice and true/false questions at the end of the training. Practical exercises will be conducted throughout the training with participants taking part in a number of scenarios both individually and in groups to enable the trainer to ascertain competence. Oral questioning, role playing and case studies will be used to gather evidence of competence.

Validity of training:

Refresher training must be completed every 3 years. Refresher training should be competed prior to the expiry date stated on the participant’s card/certificate.