Australian Pacific Training Solutions (APTS) runs first aid courses in Caroline Springs. Training is held at Quest Caroline Springs, 234 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs VIC 3023. Public courses include CPR, general first aid and first aid for education and care settings. Current sessions are available through the Caroline Springs booking calendar.
The quickest way to choose a course is to start with the unit you need. HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is the CPR-focused option. HLTAID011 Provide First Aid covers broader first aid and CPR skills. HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is for education and care workers. This includes people in childcare and early learning. If your employer, placement provider or organisation has given you a course code, book that unit.
Some first aid training combines online learning with face-to-face practical assessment. An online component does not mean you can complete the whole course from home. Where required, learners must demonstrate practical skills. This includes floor-based CPR assessment. For Online Training with Face-to-Face Assessment, the listed time covers only the minimum face-to-face assessment. It does not include the learner's total study time.
APTS delivers and assesses this nationally recognised training on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Allens Training is the Registered Training Organisation. APTS states that its first aid trainers have professional experience in healthcare, emergency response, fire services and community care. Learners can also check the Caroline Springs venue, published prices and delivery details before booking.
Compare first aid courses in Caroline Springs
Course | Best suited to | Current published price | Minimum duration by delivery mode |
HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | People who need 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 |
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 |
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting | Childcare workers, educators and people who need first aid training for education and care | $145 | Face-to-Face: 9 hours; Blended: 7 hours; Refresher: 7 hours; Online Training with Face-to-Face Assessment: 1 hour |
All listed durations are minimum durations. For Online Training with Face-to-Face Assessment, the time shown is the minimum face-to-face time. Required online learning is additional.
APTS currently lists HLTAID011 Provide First Aid at $135. A $99 public-course special is advertised until the end of 2026. Prices and promotions can change, so confirm the current fee when you select a session.
APTS also lists specialist first aid training. Options include HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy. A schools first aid course set combines HLTAID011, 22702VIC and 22578VIC.
Which first aid course do I need?
CPR training - HLTAID009
Choose HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation if you need CPR training or a CPR refresher for work, study or another requirement.
Participants must demonstrate CPR skills during assessment. This includes performing CPR on the floor.
If your employer or organisation has asked for CPR training, confirm that HLTAID009 is the exact unit required before you enrol.
General first aid - HLTAID011
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid covers general first aid for work, community roles and personal needs.
The course covers the skills and knowledge required to respond to a range of injuries and illnesses.
Practical first aid topics include:
- CPR and use of an automated external defibrillator;
- basic emergency life support;
- asthma and anaphylaxis;
- choking;
- bleeding and shock;
- fractures, sprains and strains;
- other first aid emergencies.
Successful completion includes:
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
If you are booking for work, confirm the exact nationally recognised unit you need. Do not assume a general first aid certificate meets the requirements of every role.
Childcare and education first aid - HLTAID012
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is for people who may give first aid to infants, children and adults in these settings.
It may suit childcare workers, early childhood educators, kindergarten staff, OSHC staff and others working in care settings.
Training includes practical first aid response, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis content relevant to these settings.
Successful completion includes:
- HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Requirements can differ between employers and roles. Confirm the unit code you need before booking.
First Aid Training at Caroline Springs
APTS lists its Caroline Springs training centre at:
Quest Caroline Springs
234 Caroline Springs Boulevard
Caroline Springs VIC 3023
The location matters when choosing a Caroline Springs course. APTS lists Quest Caroline Springs as its public training venue. Check the venue before enrolling so you know where practical training takes place.
The venue may suit people travelling from Caroline Springs and nearby western suburbs. This includes workers, parents, carers, educators, childcare workers and support staff. It may also suit people arranging training for local workplaces.
APTS publishes information about nearby parking and transport access. Check your booking confirmation before attending, as parking arrangements and public transport services can change.
How first aid training works
The training format depends on the course and delivery option you select.
The main courses on this page offer several delivery options. These include face-to-face, blended, refresher and online training with face-to-face assessment.
Face-to-face delivery
With face-to-face delivery, learners complete the required training and assessment in person.
Minimum face-to-face course durations range from 2 hours for HLTAID009 to 9 hours for HLTAID012.
Blended and refresher delivery
Blended delivery combines more than one type of learning. It still includes the required practical training and assessment.
Refresher training is for eligible learners who need to update their training. Course conditions apply.
Online training with face-to-face assessment
Online learning lets participants complete theory away from the venue. Practical assessment still requires attendance.
The minimum face-to-face assessment times are:
- HLTAID009 - 45 minutes
- HLTAID011 - 1 hour
- HLTAID012 - 1 hour
These times do not include total online study time.
Before you book
Check the requirements before you enrol. This can help you avoid delays or booking the wrong course.
Confirm the unit you need
If training is required by an employer, placement provider, regulator or other organisation, confirm the exact unit code before choosing a session.
Managers booking several staff should check the unit each person needs. Do not assume one first aid course applies to every role.
Have your USI ready
Learners completing nationally recognised training need a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Have your USI ready before training so your training record can be processed.
Complete required online or pre-course work
If your course includes online or pre-course work, finish it by the required deadline before practical training and assessment.
Be ready for practical assessment
First aid training includes practical skills.
Participants must be physically able to complete the assessment tasks required for their course. CPR assessment includes performing CPR on the floor.
Bring identification and suitable clothing
Identification is required when attending training.
Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for practical activities, including floor-based CPR assessment.
What happens after successful completion?
APTS delivers and assesses the relevant nationally recognised training on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
Learners who meet the assessment requirements receive the nationally recognised outcome for their course.
After successful completion, learners receive their Statement of Attainment through the TrainingDesk portal.
Attendance alone does not guarantee an outcome. Participants must meet all assessment and learner administration requirements.
Practical first aid skills and assessment
First aid training involves more than theory.
Depending on the course, participants may need to demonstrate first aid skills in simulated emergencies.
For HLTAID011, these activities can include:
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
- use of an automated external defibrillator;
- responding to asthma and anaphylaxis;
- choking;
- bleeding and shock;
- fractures and other injuries;
- incident reporting.
HLTAID012 extends this practical response into education and care settings. It includes scenarios involving infants and children.
Some practical assessment must be done in person. This means an online-learning option may not be a fully online first aid course.
How often should first aid and CPR training 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.
Employer, industry or regulatory requirements may differ. If you need training for work, check what applies to your role or organisation.
Advanced and specialist first aid training
Some workplaces and roles need training beyond standard CPR or general first aid.
APTS also offers HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid and HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy.
APTS also offers training for people in the electricity supply industry. One course set combines UETDRMP010 Provide First Aid in an ESI Environment with HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
These are specialist courses. Choose them only if they match the unit requirements for the learner's role.
First aid training for workplaces and groups
APTS provides workplace and group first aid training as well as public courses for individuals.
Group training may be useful for employers managing:
- first aid officers;
- staff renewals;
- new employees;
- several workers who need the same unit;
- support staff;
- teams whose training is easier to coordinate together.
The correct course depends on each person's role and any workplace or industry requirements.
If you are booking training for several employees, confirm the required unit codes first. APTS can then discuss group booking and scheduling options.
Make a Group Booking
Why train with APTS?
APTS provides practical first aid training for individuals and workplace groups.
APTS says its training uses practical, interactive learning based on real-world situations. The company states that its first aid trainers have professional experience in healthcare, emergency response, fire services and community care.
When comparing first aid courses in Caroline Springs, learners can check:
- the Caroline Springs public training venue;
- published prices for the main first aid courses;
- several delivery formats;
- practical assessment requirements;
- Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909 as the Registered Training Organisation;
- access to Statements of Attainment through TrainingDesk after successful completion.
