Education & Care First Aid
Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting — the certificate written specifically for educators, childcare staff and schools. Covers first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis in one course.
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Education & Care sessions
4–6.5 hr sessions · $150
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About this course
HLTAID012 is the education and care version of Provide First Aid. It covers the same core first aid and CPR content, then adds the areas that matter most in a childcare, kindergarten or school setting — asthma management, anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors, and responding to emergencies involving infants and young children.
It is the unit commonly listed against the first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis requirements for education and care services, so one course covers all three rather than three separate certificates. Check your service’s specific requirements with your approved provider or regulator.
What you will learn
Who this course is for
If any of these describe you or your team, this is the right certificate to hold.
What the day looks like
Four straightforward steps from booking to certificate.
Book your session
Pick a date from the live calendar below, or call us and we will sort it for you.
Complete the pre-work
We email your online workbook straight away. Most people finish it in under an hour.
Attend at Cairns RSL
Hands-on practice with Gary on real equipment — manikins, AED trainers and bandages.
Get certified
Your Statement of Attainment is typically emailed within 2 hours of finishing.
Requirements, assessment and what to bring
Entry requirements
- You must perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor, at manikin height — this is a mandatory assessment requirement.
- Reasonable English language, literacy and numeracy to complete written questions.
- A Unique Student Identifier (USI) — we can help you create one if you do not have it yet.
- Students under 18 are welcome with parent or guardian consent.
How you are assessed
- A theory component completed online before the day.
- Practical CPR demonstration, including 2 minutes uninterrupted on the floor.
- Practical demonstration of asthma reliever and adrenaline auto-injector technique.
- Scenario assessment based on realistic education and care situations.
What to bring
- Photo ID and your USI
- Comfortable clothes you can kneel in
- Your completed online pre-course work
- Any service-specific policies you want to ask about
HLTAID012 questions
The things people ask us most about this course.
Does this course cover asthma and anaphylaxis?
Yes. Asthma management and anaphylaxis, including adrenaline auto-injector technique, are built into HLTAID012 — you do not need to book separate asthma or anaphylaxis courses alongside it.
Is this the right course for a childcare centre?
HLTAID012 is the unit usually specified for education and care settings, because it covers first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis together. Requirements can vary between services and states, so confirm with your approved provider or regulator before booking.
How is it different from HLTAID011?
The core first aid and CPR content is shared. HLTAID012 adds asthma and anaphylaxis management, more infant and child-specific content, and emergency planning for education and care services.
How long does the certificate last?
Three years is standard practice for the full certificate, with the CPR component refreshed every 12 months. Your service may require more frequent renewal.
Can you train our whole centre?
Yes — we regularly run this course on site for centres and schools around Cairns, including on weekends or pupil-free days. Group bookings of more than 20 students receive a 20% discount.
When do I get my certificate?
Typically emailed within 2 hours of completing the course.
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"Best and most interesting First Aid course I've ever been on — I've done my certificate three or four times and this one finally made it click."
"A lady fell and hit her head near me. I stayed calm and gave first aid until the ambulance arrived — it all came straight from your class."
"Loved the real-life examples — no one else teaches it that way. When I faced a real cardiac arrest, I knew exactly what to expect."
"A man was bitten by a brown snake near my work. I stayed calm and applied the compression bandage exactly as taught — he made a full recovery."
"I've attended courses with Red Cross, QAS and St John over the years — this was the most useful and enjoyable of them all."
"Understanding the why behind each step made all the difference. I retain things far better when I understand the reasoning."
"Highly recommend this course to everybody, especially with Gary. I've done a few now with different trainers and he's by far the best."
"A fun session, yet very educational. I love how Gary keeps things simple so we're not overwhelmed, but still remember all the important stuff."
"Gary made the training fun with his outgoing personality and kept everyone's interest going over the entire two-day period."
"The best first aid training I've received. Understanding the body's systems helped me understand the why's and how's of what we do."
"A most dynamic and engaging teacher — thank you for sharing your wisdom in such an accessible manner. A truly honourable service."
"You are fantastic at your job. So glad I chose your company for my training."
"Honestly the best first aid course I've been to in over 15 years of doing regular updates."
"I've done a lot of first aid courses with different organisations and your 'real life' approach is the best I've seen."
"Gary's natural ability to deliver the content in a very digestible way was outstanding — he raised the bar of what I expect from trainers."
"Best and most interesting First Aid course I've ever been on — I've done my certificate three or four times and this one finally made it click."
"A lady fell and hit her head near me. I stayed calm and gave first aid until the ambulance arrived — it all came straight from your class."
"Loved the real-life examples — no one else teaches it that way. When I faced a real cardiac arrest, I knew exactly what to expect."
"A man was bitten by a brown snake near my work. I stayed calm and applied the compression bandage exactly as taught — he made a full recovery."
"I've attended courses with Red Cross, QAS and St John over the years — this was the most useful and enjoyable of them all."
"Understanding the why behind each step made all the difference. I retain things far better when I understand the reasoning."
"Highly recommend this course to everybody, especially with Gary. I've done a few now with different trainers and he's by far the best."
"A fun session, yet very educational. I love how Gary keeps things simple so we're not overwhelmed, but still remember all the important stuff."
"Gary made the training fun with his outgoing personality and kept everyone's interest going over the entire two-day period."
"The best first aid training I've received. Understanding the body's systems helped me understand the why's and how's of what we do."
"A most dynamic and engaging teacher — thank you for sharing your wisdom in such an accessible manner. A truly honourable service."
"You are fantastic at your job. So glad I chose your company for my training."
"Honestly the best first aid course I've been to in over 15 years of doing regular updates."
"I've done a lot of first aid courses with different organisations and your 'real life' approach is the best I've seen."
"Gary's natural ability to deliver the content in a very digestible way was outstanding — he raised the bar of what I expect from trainers."