Modification History

Skill Set Description

This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency.

^ From 1 July 2022 the units HLTAID006, HLTAID007, HLTAID008 must no longer be delivered and will be replaced in the Packaging Rules by the unit HLTAID014, HLTAID015, HLTAID016 - for more information see: https://asqa.gov.au/news-events/news/reminder-about-superseded-hlt-first-aid-units

Units

HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid

^ HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid (must be delivered from 1 July 2022)

HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation

^ HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy (must be delivered from 1 July 2022)

HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and facilities

^ HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources (must be delivered from 1 July 2022)

Pathways Information

These units may provide credit towards a range of qualifications at Certificate IV and Diploma levels.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Specific licensing requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the relevant State/Territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority.

Skill Set Requirements

Not applicable.

Target Group

This skill set has been endorsed by industry as appropriate for people who are either employed in, or intending to become employed in, nominated occupational first aider roles.

Suggest words for Statement of Attainment

This skill set meets industry requirements to perform the role and responsibilities required of an Occupational First Aider.