HLTAID016
Manage first aid services and resources

HLTAID016 – Manage first aid services and resources (Release 1)

Performance evidence.

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role.

There must be evidence that the candidate has completed the following tasks in line with State or Territory regulations, first aid codes of practice, Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and workplace procedures:

• conducted a workplace risk assessment and evaluation of first aid provisions
• developed a first aid action plan including strategies for management of incidents and individuals needs in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
• used a first aid checklist to service a workplace first aid kit for supplies’ replacement and equipment maintenance
• maintained first aid equipment and resources according to manufacturers’ instructions
• used and maintained documentation required by the workplace and regulatory authorities.

Knowledge evidence.

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

• state/territory regulations, first aid codes of practice and workplace procedures including:
  • workplace requirements for first aid provision in line with the relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety requirements
  • duty of care in relation to first aid provision
  • safe work practices to deal with risks and potential hazards including manual handling, hazardous substances, dangerous goods and chemicals
  • infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions based on incident
  • requirements for currency of skill and knowledge
• legal, workplace or community issues relating to the provision of first aid including:
  • awareness of potential need for stress-management techniques and available support following an emergency situation
  • consent
  • capabilities of emergency management services
  • privacy and confidentiality requirements
  • importance of debriefing.

Blended – 2 hour 5 minute practical review and assessment session.
Additional time is required for online learning and assessment, (approx. 10 to 15 hours).

Face to Face – 6 hours 25 minutes knowledge and practical review and assessment session.
Additional time is required for new learners to do online introductory learning (approx. 10 to 15 hours)

Blended – online learning and knowledge assessment with an in classroom face to face practical session with skills assessment.

Face to Face – introductory online learning, only for students who have not studied the unit within last 5 years, or do not have relevant education or experience. Face to face classroom session includes knowledge and practical reviews, and knowledge and practical assessments.

Nil

N.B. – For students in face to face who do not want to do online pre-course work, evidence of competence in the unit within the last 5 years will be required.

Participants must:

• have foundation skills in Language, Literacy and Numeracy. (ACSF 2 to 3)
• be capable with online learning platforms and use of internet connected devices.
• have a USI (Unique Identification Number)
• For Face to Face students wanting to refresh their qualification or bypass introductory online learning, students will need to declare their ability to supply evidence of studying the unit within 5 years or equivalent study or experience.

On successful completion participants will be able to:

• Determine workplace first aid requirements by identifying risks and hazards and first aid resources required to address them as well as developing action plans and providing information to minimise risk and enable access to first aid facilities.
• Establish and maintain workplace first aid facilities by monitoring and maintaining availability including conducting inspections, restocking, deploying, recovering and reprocessing, storing, and maintaining resources in a timely fashion, according to manufacturer guidelines and organisational requirements.
• Maintain workplace first aid records, ensuring documentation is completed, maintained and appropriately distributed in line with legislation, privacy and confidentiality and workplace policies and procedures.
• Review the provision of first aid in the workplace including participating in incident debriefing and evaluation in relation to required resources including contributing to the review of polices and procedures in accordance with risk assessment and incident evaluation.

This unit can contribute to a broad range of qualifications.

It is a unit that is most often required by employers if you are to be assuming the responsibilities of workplace first aider or workplace health and safety officer.

This certificate normally does not require renewal. However, it is best to check with your employer for any renewal requirements they may have for this qualification.

Life Saving First Aid schedules sessions for this unit regularly, please refer to the calendar on our website for details of available sessions. Participants can enrol online and should enrol at least 48 hours prior to their selected session time in order to allow sufficient time to complete the online learning and knowledge assessment component prior to attending the practical session.

If scheduled sessions are not suitable for your workplace, contact our team as a customised course / group booking may be possible to suit your needs.

Life Saving First Aid does not issue statement of attainments that are achieved wholly through recognition of units completed at other RTOs. In plain English, this means we do not issue credit transfer for stand-alone units, including HLTAID016 – Manage first aid services and resources (Release 1)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for this unit of competency. It is important to note that RPL is an assessment process, and regardless of how skills and knowledge have been attained, assessment must be conducted with the same rigour as any other assessment process.

RPL allows students to reduce or bypass the learning part of a program because they already have the knowledge and skill to demonstrate competency. It does not reduce the assessment requirements for the program.

Refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning Policy on our website or within our Student Handbook for details of our RPL process.

Total tuition fees for this Course are $95*

There will be no additional costs for RPL applications and assessment as these are included in the total tuition fees for this Course.

Note: No GST is applicable to National Recognised Training. Students will only receive their Testamur (certificate) once all course requirements have been met and all fees have been paid in full.

More information regarding Life Saving First Aid’s fees and refunds (including payment terms) can be found in the Student Handbook within Life Saving First Aid’s Fees, Charges & Refunds Policy or on the website.

A $10 Certificate Printing and Postage Fee is additional if a hard copy statement of attainment is required. (An electronic copy is emailed in pdf format for no additional charge)

A $50 Resource Printing, Postage and Administration Fee is additional if the participant requires hardcopy versions of Learner Guide, Assessment Booklet and Supplementary Resources.

*This fee is for our publicly listed courses available for enrolment via our website. This fee may be negotiated for large groups.

Tuition fees include access to all online (electronic versions of) content required for knowledge learning and assessment.

If necessary as mentioned in fees section, a hardcopy learning resources kit can be printed and posted to participants.

Students will be responsible for and required to have their own internet connected device (and internet connection) required to access and complete online learning and assessment via the Axcelerate platform if electing to do the pre-course work via the online platform.

This unit has a knowledge assessment which comprises of a mixture of multiple choice, selectable fill in the blank, statement ordering and short answer style questions. This assessment is normally completed online via the Axcelerate LMS.

N.B. If the student elects the hardcopy assessment booklet this knowledge assessment is completed within the booklet by circling selections, writing in the number of the order and writing in the short answers.

The practical or skills assessment session contains a variety of scenario based simulations where the participant must apply knowledge and skills to the simulation to provide the correct response in accordance to observation checklists. The online learning material goes through the correct procedures required by the simulations, and your trainer / assessor will demonstrate skills and allow for ample practice prior to assessment.

Student’s can request a pre-enrolment consultation/interview to determine support requirements. Life Saving First Aid will assess and determine if a student requires additional support to assist them with completion of the Qualification. This will include a Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment prior to enrolment.

All students will be provided with options of learning support by Life Saving First Aid to ensure students are adequately supported to ensure quality training outcomes.

For further information regarding the student support options, please refer to the Student Handbook prior to enrolment.

Not applicable

A student must be found to have the necessary LLND requirements as per entry requirements.

A student must have a USI, and be able to complete 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR whilst kneeling on the floor to be found competent in this unit.

Students who are enrolling in the Face to Face mode who are wanting to bypass the online introductory learning, will need to declare their ability to provide evidence of studying the unit within 5 years or equivalent study or experience.

A student can apply for this course by completing an enrolment form. This can be done:
1) Online via our website
2) Via a hardcopy enrolment form

Hardcopy enrolment forms are available and can be submitted via, post, email or in person at our locations.