First Aid Courses
Choose CPR, First Aid, Childcare First Aid or Low Voltage Rescue training with National Courses. Compare practical courses, then select your date and location.
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Training options
Classroom training in NSW and QLD. Check your selected course for available dates and venues.
Course requirements
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First Aid Course (inc CPR)
From $85
Practical first aid training with CPR included. 6 hours plus breaks.
Childcare First Aid Course
From $105
First aid and CPR for education and care settings. 6.5 hours plus breaks.
CPR Course
From $45
CPR and AED skills for adults, children and infants. 2.5 hours plus breaks.
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Which First Aid course should I choose?
Choose CPR, First Aid, Childcare First Aid or Low Voltage Rescue training with National Courses. Compare practical courses, then select your date and location. Check the units and entry requirements on your chosen course page.
Can I complete my First Aid Course online?
CPR & First Aid courses cannot be completed entirely online. These courses require participants to demonstrate practical skills such as performing CPR on adult, child, and infant manikins, executing DRSABCD, using a defibrillator correctly, bandaging, managing fractures, etc.
Due to these practical requirements, it is highly unlikely that any First Aid course conducted purely online is a nationally accredited course.
Do I need previous First Aid experience?
You don’t need any previous First Aid training experience. You still need to meet the language and practical assessment requirements. Contact the team before booking if you need support.
Do First Aid courses expire?
Legally, First Aid certificates do not expire. But everyone treats them as if they do. The Australian Resuscitation Council and Safe Work Australia both recommend a CPR refresher training every twelve months and your full First Aid every three years. That’s also what employers and site inductions ask for.
The cycle is simple. You complete a full course today, a CPR refresher at twelve months, and another CPR refresher at twenty four months, then back for the full course at three years.
Childcare is stricter. Since October 2023, there are actual legal deadlines. You must take another HLTAID012 course within three years and CPR within twelve months, or you don’t count as a qualified educator.
Lost track of your certificates? You can track your training history in your USI account at usi.gov.au.
How much does training cost?
Courses start from $45. The cards above show current starting prices. Confirm the final price and any group arrangements before booking.
How do I book or arrange training?
Classroom training in NSW and QLD. Check your selected course for available dates and venues. Open your selected course to book or contact our team on 1300 677 191.
What should I check before enrolling?
Read your selected course page for identification, USI, prerequisites, clothing, equipment and assessment requirements. Contact us before booking if you need learner support.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Requirements
To successfully complete any First Aid course, all students must have a basic level of English language, literacy and numeracy. This ensures you can understand safety information, follow instructions, and participate safely in both the training and assessment.
You must be able to:
- Read and understand simple safety signs, instructions, and short texts
- Write basic information (e.g., completing forms or short written responses)
- Communicate clearly in English with the trainer and other participants
- Follow verbal instructions during activities and assessments
- Use simple numeracy, such as reading times, basic measurements, or safety-related quantities
You must have a level of English that allows you to fully participate in the course. If you are unsure, please contact us, we can help you determine whether this course is suitable for you.
If you require LLN assistance, please let us know before booking. We may be able to provide support, make reasonable adjustments, or recommend alternative options depending on your needs.
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Choose your First Aid course, or speak with our team on 1300 677 191 for help.