Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site


  • Course Description

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty in a remote or isolated site over an extended period of time until medical assistance is provided, or evacuation occurs.


    This unit applies to any site where medical assistance is likely to be delayed.


    First aid is to be provided in line with guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.


    Specific licensing/regulatory requirements relating to this competency, including requirements for refresher training should be obtained from the relevant national/state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authorities.


    The following units of competency are included in this course set: 

    • HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
    • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
    • HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
    • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

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  • Course Schedule

    Step 1: Enhanced Online Learning - Completed at your own pace, prior to the face-to-face training sessions. 


    Step 2: Face-to-face training and assessment (minimum duration 6 hours) 

  • Entry Requirements

    An individual undertaking this course on behalf of NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry: 

    • Participants must be 16 years and over 
    • ID is required 
    • A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number. This is required prior to enrolments being processed. To obtain a USI number, please go to www.usi.gov.au to register.
    • Participants must have the physical capacity to perform the practical demonstrations, such as 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and performing rescue breathing techniques on manikins.
    • Online study: Students must have access to a computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic devices with access to the internet to complete the online/ pre-course studies. Attendees must have completed their own online pre-course work (if applicable) prior to attending the face-to-face training day. If any applicant has not completed the online pre-course work, they will be unable to attend the session. This may incur further charges or cancellation fees.
  • Assessment

    Individuals undertaking this course with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions will be expected to complete verbal, written and practical assessment tasks.



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  • Outcome

    Upon successful completion of this training course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit/s of competency:


    • HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site
    • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
    • HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
    • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

    Your Statement of Attainment will be issued by NNZMC Pty Ltd - T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO 45974. 



  • Certificate Renewal Requirements

    The units have the following recommended renewal periods:


    HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - 12 months

    HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support - 36 months

    HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid - 36 months

    HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site - 36 months

  • Learning Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints

    Please note that enrolment to this course is made with NNZMC PTY LTD T/a Industry Skills Solutions RTO # 45974. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website https://www.industryskillssolutions.com.au/training for all details relating to rights and responsibilities, including complaints and appeals.