HLTAID012 Course Details at a Glance
Detail | Information |
Course name | HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting |
Location | Comfort Hotel Dandenong training centre |
Price | $145 per person |
Certificate issued by | Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 |
Delivery options | Face-to-face, blended, refresher, or online learning with face-to-face skills test |
Assessment | Practical skills and knowledge checks |
For | Childcare educators, OSHC staff, kindergarten staff, family day care educators, school support staff and placement students |
Includes | HLTAID012, HLTAID011, HLTAID010 and HLTAID009 |
When you pass, Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 issues your nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.
APTS lists HLTAID012 in Dandenong at $145, with group booking and enrolment options available from the Dandenong location page.
Who Needs HLTAID012 in Dandenong?
HLTAID012 suits people who work, study or plan to work in education and care settings.
This course is for:
- childcare workers
- early childhood educators
- kindergarten staff
- OSHC educators
- family day care educators
- education support workers
- school support staff
- nannies or carers asked to complete accredited child-focused first aid
- students starting childcare, education support or community services placement
- centre directors booking staff training
- admin staff managing staff records and expiry dates
This may not be the right course if:
- you only need CPR renewal — check HLTAID009
- you only need general workplace first aid — check HLTAID011
- you want non-accredited baby first aid for personal confidence
Dandenong has many people working, studying and moving through care, education, health, retail and community service roles. The course page should make it easy for a learner to answer one question fast: “Is this the certificate my employer or placement provider asked for?”
HLTAID012 vs HLTAID011 vs HLTAID009
Course | Best for | What it covers |
HLTAID012 | Childcare, OSHC, kindergarten, family day care and education settings | First aid, CPR, basic emergency life support, asthma, anaphylaxis and child-focused emergency first aid response |
HLTAID011 | General workplace first aid | Standard first aid for many workplaces |
HLTAID009 | CPR renewal | CPR only |
If your workplace asks for childcare first aid, education and care first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis first aid, or HLTAID012, check the unit code before booking.
This matters in Dandenong because many learners are booking for a deadline. You may need the course for a new job, a rostered shift, placement, centre records or renewal before expiry.
Childcare First Aid Compliance in Victoria
Childcare services often need staff with current first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis training. Employers often ask for HLTAID012 because it covers first aid for infants and children in care settings.
This course may support training needs linked to:
- the Education and Care Services National Law
- the Education and Care Services National Regulations
- the National Quality Framework
- the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority
- Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines
- first aid guidelines used in education settings
Please check before booking: APTS can give course details. Your employer, approved provider, placement coordinator or regulator decides what proof you need. Always confirm the unit code and renewal rules for your role.
What to Check Before You Book
Before you pay for a childcare first aid course, check that it includes:
- HLTAID012
- nationally recognised certification
- a Statement of Attainment from an RTO
- CPR and basic emergency life support
- asthma and anaphylaxis response
- face-to-face practical assessment
- first aid equipment practice
- incident reporting
- required post incident action
- training for education and care settings
This helps if you are starting placement, renewing for work or booking for a centre team.
It is also useful if you are new to Australian training systems. You may see words like RTO, USI and Statement of Attainment. Put simply:
- an RTO is a Registered Training Organisation
- a USI is your Unique Student Identifier
- a Statement of Attainment is your official training record for the units you passed
What Happens on the Day
APTS will send your course instructions after you book. Read them before class. This is key if your session includes online learning.
A typical session may include:
- Arrive at the Dandenong venue and check in.
- Show photo ID.
- Confirm your enrolment details.
- Review first aid principles.
- Work through childcare first aid scenarios.
- Practise CPR on adult, child and infant manikins.
- Practise using an automated external defibrillator (AED).
- Practise asthma spacer use.
- Practise trainer autoinjector response.
- Complete first aid emergency tasks.
- Complete your skills test and knowledge checks.
- Your trainer sends your assessment for processing after you pass.
A trainer leads the session. You practise before your assessment. You do not need to know every step before class.
This section is important for Dandenong learners who may be booking for work, study, placement or a quick renewal. It helps reduce stress before the session.
Practical Assessment Requirements
HLTAID012 includes a practical skills test. You must complete at least 2 minutes of CPR on a manikin on the floor.
Assessment may include:
- CPR on adult and infant manikins
- use of a child resuscitation manikin
- AED practice
- asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies
- choking, diabetes, dehydration and seizures
- bleeding, burns, poisoning, bites, stings and shock
- fractures, sprains, strains and spinal injuries
- current treatments for eye injuries
- checking the casualty’s condition before emergency services arrive
- talking with parents, carers and emergency services
- infection control
- personal protective equipment
- incident reports
- workplace site procedures
ARC guidance says to start CPR if a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally. It also gives CPR rate and ratio guidance.
Wear comfortable clothes. You will need to kneel, bend and complete floor-based CPR.
Contact APTS before you book if an injury, pregnancy, mobility issue or medical condition may affect your CPR assessment.
What You’ll Learn in Childcare First Aid
HLTAID012 covers practical first aid skills used in childcare and education settings.
Training may cover how to respond to:
- an infant or child who is not breathing normally
- a toddler choking during lunch
- asthma symptoms during outdoor play
- a child with an anaphylaxis action plan
- a playground head injury
- burns, scalds, cuts and bleeding
- poisoning or harmful substance exposure
- bites and stings
- febrile convulsions
- dehydration, diabetes or sudden illness
- a first aid emergency before paramedics arrive
- talking with families after an incident
- parental or caregiver consent where needed
- stress management techniques after a serious event
You will also cover first aid kits, first aid equipment, safe response steps and site procedures. You will learn key body differences between adults, children and infants.
APTS lists course topics such as Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, CPR for adults, children and infants, AED use, basic emergency life support, asthma, anaphylaxis, choking, bleeding, shock, burns, fractures, sprains, strains, bites and stings.
Dandenong Venue, Parking and Transport
APTS holds Dandenong training at the Comfort Hotel Dandenong training centre.
The venue sits in central Dandenong and is close to key local roads, public transport, retail and service areas. This suits learners coming from Dandenong, Dandenong South, Dandenong North, Noble Park, Springvale, Keysborough, Hallam, Endeavour Hills, Doveton, Narre Warren, Hampton Park, Lynbrook and surrounding south-east suburbs.
Parking
On-site parking is available at the hotel. Public parking may also be available nearby.
Allow extra time during peak traffic, especially in the morning and late afternoon. Dandenong is a busy work, retail, market and transport centre.
Public Transport
Dandenong Station is the closest train station and is a major hub on the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines. APTS notes that the venue is about a 5–10 minute walk from Dandenong Station.
Bus services also run through the Dandenong area. Check current timetables before you travel.
Nearby Local Signals
The venue is useful for learners near:
- Dandenong Station
- Dandenong Market
- Dandenong Plaza
- Lonsdale Street
- Foster Street
- Chisholm Dandenong
- Dandenong Hospital
- Harmony Square
- Central Dandenong
- Dandenong South workplaces
Arrival Tip
Arrive 10–15 minutes early. This gives you time to park, find the training area and check in.
Your booking email will tell you where to go and when to arrive. Follow the room or entrance details in that email.
Access
Contact APTS before booking if you have mobility needs or a medical concern. This is also a good idea if pregnancy or injury may affect floor-based CPR.
Before You Attend
Before your session:
- complete any required online learning
- bring photo ID
- bring or know your USI
- wear clothes for kneeling and CPR practice
- allow time for parking and check-in
- read your booking email
- contact APTS if a medical or mobility concern may affect CPR
You may also bring water and personal items.
A USI is required for nationally recognised training in Australia, including VET training.
Delivery Options and Course Duration
APTS offers several delivery options for HLTAID012. Options depend on the session type and places available.
Delivery options may include:
- face-to-face training
- blended delivery
- online learning with face-to-face assessment
- refresher training
Class time may change based on the session type, online work and past training.
Delivery type | Minimum contact time |
Refresher training | 7 hours |
Blended delivery | 7 hours |
Face-to-face training | 9 hours |
Online learning with face-to-face assessment | 1 hour |
Check the booking page for the exact time of your session.
Certificate Issue and Processing
After you pass, Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 issues your Statement of Attainment.
Allens Training issues your certificate after you finish all enrolment, USI, assessment and payment steps. Check your booking email for when your certificate should arrive.
This matters if you need proof for:
- a new childcare job
- a centre roster
- a placement deadline
- an OSHC program
- a family day care scheme
- staff records
- renewal before expiry
For Dandenong Childcare Centres and OSHC Providers
APTS can help with group training for childcare centres, kindergartens, OSHC services, schools and family day care groups across Dandenong and Melbourne’s south-east.
Group training may help when:
- several staff need HLTAID012 at once
- CPR renewal dates are close
- new educators need training
- staff records need to be kept on file
- your centre needs better excursion cover
- managers want to cut staff travel time
- rosters make public sessions hard
- placement students need proof before starting
Dandenong has a strong education, care, health, retail and community service base. It is also a major transport and work centre for Melbourne’s south-east. That makes local group training useful for centres that need staff ready for work, placement and daily care duties.
For on-site training, your centre needs a safe indoor space where students can practise CPR and first aid.
A staff room or clear training area may work. Students must be able to kneel beside manikins and move safely.
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First Aid Certificate Renewal and Recordkeeping
Many employers require first aid renewal every 3 years and CPR renewal every 12 months. Rules can vary. Check your workplace policy or placement instructions.
Centre directors may wish to track:
- HLTAID012 expiry dates
- CPR renewal dates
- new staff training needs
- casual and relief staff records
- staff proof for checks
- excursion first aid cover
- staff who move between rooms, shifts or locations
If your CPR has expired but your first aid certificate has not, ask whether you only need HLTAID009 refresher training.
Trust and Course Information
Australian Pacific Training Solutions delivers this training and assessment for Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 issues Statements of Attainment after successful completion and processing.
APTS shows an Excellent 4.9 out of 5 Google rating on its Dandenong location page.
The APTS training team reviewed this course information.
Last updated: June 2026
Official references for learners and centre directors:
- HLTAID012 unit information: Training.gov.au is the official National Training Register for nationally recognised training.
- RTO status: The National Training Register lists Allens Training Pty Ltd as RTO 90909.
- Allens Training RTO information: Allens Training states it is an Australian Registered Training Organisation, RTO 90909.
- Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines: ARC publishes CPR and first aid guidance used in Australia.
- CPR guidance: ANZCOR says rescuers should start CPR if a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
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