Practical First Aid Training for Education and Care Professionals
Working with children requires the confidence and practical skills to respond when an emergency occurs.
HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is designed for people working in education and care environments who may be required to provide first aid to children, infants and adults.
Accidental Education provides practical first aid training designed around the situations educators and care professionals may encounter in real workplaces.
Whether you work in an early childhood centre, preschool, school, outside school hours care service or another education and care environment, HLTAID012 develops the skills needed to recognise an emergency, provide appropriate first aid and respond confidently until further medical assistance is available.
Our emphasis is on practical skills, realistic scenarios and confident responders.
Trained today. Ready tomorrow.
What Is HLTAID012?
HLTAID012 is the nationally recognised unit:
HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
The course focuses specifically on first aid situations that can arise within education and care environments.
Unlike a general workplace first aid course, HLTAID012 addresses first aid considerations relevant to caring for children and infants as well as adults.
Training covers the assessment of an emergency situation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and responses to a broad range of injuries and medical emergencies.
Participants also develop an understanding of appropriate communication, incident management and first aid responsibilities within an education and care environment.
Who Should Complete HLTAID012?
HLTAID012 is particularly relevant to people who work with or care for children.
This may include:
- Early childhood educators and childcare workers
- Preschool staff
- Teachers and education support staff
- Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) staff
- Family day care educators
- School support and administration staff
- Recreation and children’s program staff
- Education and care supervisors
- Other workers responsible for children in an education or care environment
Employers and services should always confirm the specific first aid training and currency requirements that apply to an individual’s role and workplace.
What Will You Learn?
The HLTAID012 course combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on first aid training.
Participants develop skills in recognising and responding to emergencies involving adults, children and infants.
Training includes areas such as:
First Aid Training Designed for Real Education and Care Environments
Knowing first aid theory is important. Being able to use those skills confidently under pressure is even more important.
That’s why Accidental Education places a strong emphasis on practical, scenario-based learning.
Training can incorporate situations relevant to education and care settings, helping participants understand how first aid principles translate into real-world responses.
Depending on the training program and workplace requirements, scenarios may involve incidents such as a child becoming unresponsive, choking, allergic reactions, asthma, falls, bleeding or other common first aid emergencies.
The objective is simple: participants should leave training feeling better prepared to respond when somebody needs their help.
Onsite HLTAID012 Training for Organisations
Accidental Education can provide training solutions for organisations requiring multiple employees to complete or maintain first aid qualifications.
Onsite training can be particularly convenient for:
Childcare centres | Preschools | Schools | OSHC providers | Education organisations | Community organisations
Bringing training to your workplace can reduce staff travel and make coordinating larger groups considerably easier.
It can also allow practical scenarios to be discussed in the context of your actual working environment.
We provide training across Sydney and locations throughout New South Wales, subject to course scheduling and availability.
Contact our team to discuss training requirements for your organisation.
Why Choose Accidental Education?
We believe first aid education should provide more than a certificate.
It should build practical confidence.
Our approach focuses on creating engaging training that helps participants understand what to do, why they are doing it and how to respond effectively under pressure.
Participants benefit from:
Practical, hands-on training – Develop skills by actually practising emergency response techniques.
Experienced trainers – Learn from trainers who understand the importance of real-world emergency response.
Scenario-based learning – Apply first aid principles to realistic situations.
Education and care focus – Training relevant to people responsible for children and young people.
Onsite training options – Convenient training solutions for organisations and teams.
Training across NSW – Supporting workplaces, education providers and community organisations throughout New South Wales.
HLTAID012 Course Certification
Successful completion of all required assessment components results in the nationally recognised unit of competency:
HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
Training and assessment must be delivered in accordance with the requirements of the nationally recognised unit through the applicable Registered Training Organisation (RTO #40833) arrangements.
Participants should check workplace, regulatory or employer requirements regarding how frequently their training or specific components such as CPR need to be renewed.
Book HLTAID012 First Aid Training
If you’re responsible for the safety and care of children, having the confidence to respond appropriately during an emergency is an essential professional skill.
Accidental Education delivers HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting training for individuals, education professionals and organisations across NSW.
Whether you’re arranging training for yourself, a childcare centre, school, OSHC service or an entire education team, we can help organise a practical training solution.
Practical Training. Confident Responders. Safer Communities.
Enquire about HLTAID012 training today.
Call: 0410 847 457