Australian Pacific Training Solutions (APTS) runs first aid courses in Ballarat at its training centre at 254 Vickers Street, Sebastopol VIC. Public options include CPR, general first aid and first aid for education and care settings. Current dates and pricing are available through the Ballarat course calendar.
The first step is choosing the right nationally recognised unit. HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is the CPR-focused option. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid covers broader workplace and community first aid. HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is designed for people who may need to respond to emergencies involving adults, children and infants in education and care environments.
Some first aid training combines online theory with face-to-face practical assessment. An online component does not mean the full course can be completed from home. Learners must demonstrate practical skills where required, including floor-based CPR. For Online Training with Face-to-Face Assessment, the listed time covers only the minimum face-to-face assessment. Required online study is additional.
APTS delivers and assesses this nationally recognised training on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909, the Registered Training Organisation. Learners who successfully meet the course and administration requirements receive the relevant Statement of Attainment through the TrainingDesk portal.
Compare first aid courses in Ballarat
Course | Best suited to | Current published price | Minimum scheduled training |
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | CPR training or a CPR refresher | $65 | Face-to-Face: 2 hours; Blended: 90 minutes; Refresher: 90 minutes; Online Training with Face-to-Face Assessment: 45 minutes face to face, plus online study |
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid | General workplace, community or personal first aid needs | $99 public-course special | Face-to-Face: 7 hours 30 minutes; Blended: 6 hours; Refresher: 6 hours; Online Training with Face-to-Face Assessment: 1 hour face to face, plus online study |
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting | Childcare workers, educators and other education and care roles | $145 | Face-to-Face: 9 hours; Blended: 7 hours; Refresher: 7 hours; Online Training with Face-to-Face Assessment: 1 hour face to face, plus online study |
All listed times are minimum durations. Online study is additional where that delivery option applies.
APTS currently lists HLTAID011 Provide First Aid at $135, with a $99 public-course special advertised until the end of 2026. Prices and promotions can change, so confirm the current amount when selecting a session.
Which first aid course should I book?
HLTAID009 CPR course
Choose HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation if you need a CPR course for work, study, placement or refresher training.
The course focuses on CPR skills and practical response to cardiac arrest. Assessment includes performing CPR on the floor. If your employer or organisation has specified HLTAID009, book that exact unit.
HLTAID011 General First Aid
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is the broader first aid course for many workplace, community and personal needs.
It covers the skills and knowledge needed to respond to common injuries and medical emergencies. Practical topics include:
- CPR and automated external defibrillator use;
- basic emergency life support;
- choking;
- severe bleeding and shock;
- asthma and anaphylaxis;
- fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains;
- envenomation;
- first aid incident reporting.
Successful completion includes:
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
HLTAID011 may suit many general workplace first aid needs, but requirements differ between employers and industries. Confirm the exact unit required for your role before booking.
HLTAID012 childcare and education first aid
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is for people who may need to provide first aid to adults, children and infants in an education and care setting.
It may be relevant to childcare workers, educators, OSHC staff and other people working with children. Ballarat's health, care and education workforce makes this an important local training pathway, particularly for workers and students preparing for employment or placement.
The right course still depends on your role, employer or placement requirements. Check the requested course code before enrolling.
Before you book first aid training in Ballarat
A few checks can help you avoid booking the wrong course or arriving unprepared.
Confirm the unit code. If your employer, placement provider or organisation has specified HLTAID009, HLTAID011 or HLTAID012, book that unit rather than relying on a general course name.
Have your USI ready. Learners completing nationally recognised training need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before a Statement of Attainment can be issued.
Complete required online work. Some delivery modes include online or pre-course learning. Complete this before practical training where required.
Prepare for practical assessment. Participants must be physically able to complete the practical tasks for their course. CPR assessment includes floor-based CPR. For HLTAID011, learners must be able to perform two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor.
Bring identification and suitable clothing. Identification is required when attending training. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for practical activities.
What first aid certificate or outcome will I receive?
APTS delivers and assesses the relevant nationally recognised training on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
After successful completion, learners receive the relevant Statement of Attainment through the TrainingDesk portal.
For HLTAID011, the awarded units include:
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid;
- HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support;
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Attendance alone does not guarantee competency or a training outcome. Learners must meet the assessment and administration requirements for their course.
If an employer, school, placement provider or other organisation requires a particular first aid certificate or unit, confirm the exact course code with them before enrolling. Do not assume one qualification is accepted for every role.
Ballarat venue, parking and public transport
APTS lists its Ballarat training facility at:
APTS Ballarat Training Venue
254 Vickers Street
Sebastopol VIC
The Ballarat location is south-west of the CBD. APTS currently describes it as about 10 minutes from central Ballarat by car, with access via Albert Street and the Glenelg Highway.
The venue may suit learners travelling from Sebastopol, Delacombe, Alfredton and other parts of western Ballarat. These areas sit within or close to Ballarat's major western growth corridor, including Delacombe, Winter Valley, Lucas and Alfredton.
Parking: APTS states that street parking is generally available around Vickers Street. Allow enough time before class to find parking and arrive ready for the session.
Public transport: APTS currently lists bus routes 22 and 24 as serving the Sebastopol area, with connections to Ballarat Railway Station and the CBD. Routes and timetables can change, so check current public transport information before travelling.
Accessibility: The APTS first aid training facility has wheelchair access.
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Delivery options and practical training
APTS offers several delivery formats across its main first aid courses in Ballarat.
Face-to-face training completes the required training and assessment in person. Minimum durations are 2 hours for HLTAID009, 7 hours 30 minutes for HLTAID011 and 9 hours for HLTAID012.
Blended training combines different learning components while retaining required practical training and assessment. Minimum scheduled durations are 90 minutes for HLTAID009, 6 hours for HLTAID011 and 7 hours for HLTAID012.
Refresher training is available to eligible learners updating existing training under the relevant course conditions.
Online Training with Face-to-Face Assessment allows theory to be completed away from the venue, often at the learner's own pace. Practical assessment must still be completed in person. The minimum face-to-face assessment is 45 minutes for HLTAID009 and 1 hour for HLTAID011 or HLTAID012.
These times should not be read as total course time when online study is required.
Practical first aid skills can include responding to choking, severe bleeding, shock, fractures, asthma and anaphylaxis. CPR training also involves practising CPR and AED use for emergency situations such as cardiac arrest.
First aid training for Ballarat workplaces
Ballarat has strong employment in healthcare, social assistance, education, community services, trades and construction. Manufacturing and logistics activity around the Ballarat West Employment Zone and Mitchell Park also increases the relevance of workplace training for local teams.
APTS offers workplace and group first aid training in addition to public courses. This may suit:
- healthcare, aged care and disability support teams;
- childcare and education staff;
- first aid officers;
- construction and trade crews;
- manufacturing and logistics workers;
- new employees or staff requiring refresher training.
APTS states that workplace training can be delivered onsite, with after-hours options available. Its current Ballarat page also promotes workplace delivery seven days a week.
Managers should confirm the unit required for each employee before arranging training. Public course prices should not be assumed to apply to workplace or group bookings.
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How often should CPR and first aid be refreshed?
APTS's current guidance reflects the Australian Resuscitation Council recommendation to refresh CPR skills every 12 months.
General first aid qualifications such as HLTAID011 and HLTAID012 are commonly refreshed every three years.
These are general renewal guidelines, not universal workplace rules. Employer, industry or regulatory requirements may differ.
