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Community Services & Health

Industry Skills Council

First Aid Guide

Release 1.3 January 2015

Contents

First Aid Guide Modification History ............................................................................................. 2

Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Background to Companion Volumes .................................................................................................. 3

Endorsed and Non-Endorsed Components ........................................................................................ 3

Feedback and Contributions ............................................................................................................... 5

Overview of Changes ................................................................................................................... 5

Why has CS&HISC changed the competencies? ................................................................................. 5

New Competencies ............................................................................................................................. 6

Superseded Competencies ................................................................................................................. 7

Transition ............................................................................................................................................ 8

Specific advice for First Aid RTOs ........................................................................................................ 9

Assessment................................................................................................................................ 10

Reasonable Adjustment .................................................................................................................... 11

Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................................... 12

CPR and First Aid ............................................................................................................................... 12

Assessor Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 16

Mapping, Transition and Teach Out ................................................................................................. 17

Mapping Resources .................................................................................................................... 18

Summary Mapping Guide ................................................................................................................. 18

Summary Mapping Guide of HLTFA units to the HLTAID units ......................................................... 21

First Aid Guide Modification History

Release

number

Release

date Comments Section

1.3 January 2015

Updated links to NSSC Throughout

Updated assessor requirements information

Assessor Requirements

1.2 October 2014

Updated mapping for the new release version of the HLTAID units

CPR and First Aid Assessor requirements Resources

1.1 April

2014

Clarified definition of “health

professional”

CPR and First Aid

Clarification of terminology of “basic wound care”


1.0 Novemb

er 2013

This release meets the National Skills Standards Council’s Standards for Training Packages, released in November 2012.

Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council Page 3 of 42 First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2

Overview

Background to Companion Volumes

In 2010, the National Quality Council accepted recommendations in the VET Training

Products for the 21st Century report. Two of those recommendations were specifically to do

with the design of training packages:

1. Simplify and streamline the content of Training Packages by separating the

performance standards in units of competence from guidance and supporting

information for RTOs and

2. Restructure and streamline training package content by:

Simplifying the endorsed components

Expanding the non-endorsed components

Eliminating unnecessary information and consolidating repetitive material.

In November 2012, the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) published new Standards

for Training Packages which set out new requirements in full.

Endorsed and Non-Endorsed Components

There are four endorsed components of Training Packages, all of which can be found on the

national register training.gov.au

In addition, the non-endorsed components have been expanded to include Companion

Volumes, including the following:

The Companion Volume Implementation Guide is a mandatory requirement and is

available at www.cshisc.com.au. It contains overview information about the entire

Training Package, including a list of all units, skills sets and qualifications in the

training package. It also contains key implementation information for use by RTOs.

Optional guides and resources to assist implementation in specific industry sectors.

For the new HLT First Aid units, this includes a First Aid Companion Volume

containing advice regarding the intent and implementation of these new units

http://training.gov.au/

http://www.cshisc.com.au/


Endorsed components of Training Packages: HLT

Availble on training.gov.au

Units of competency

Assessment requirements

Qualifications

Credit arrangements

Quality Assured components of Training Packages:

HLT Companion Volumes Available on CS&HISC website

http://www.cshisc.com.au/develop/industry-qualifications-training-packages/

HLT Implementation Guide

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Worker - Learning Strategies Guide

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Assessment

Strategies Guide

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker - Knowledge

Guide

Foundation Skills Guide

First Aid Guide


Feedback and Contributions

In time, these Companion Volumes will provide an opportunity to showcase best practice

from RTOs and provide a forum for sharing information and resources. If you have any

resources, case studies or feedback to contribute to the Companion Volumes, please

provide your feedback via the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council

(CS&HISC) Continuous Improvement Feedback Register

http://www.cshisc.com.au/connect/continuous-improvement-register/.

Overview of Changes

The new HLTAID First Aid competency standards were developed to provide a set of robust,

industry supported standards for people employed as first aiders and those with a duty of

care to provide first aid to others. This includes workers with duty of care for vulnerable

clients, child care educators, teachers, emergency services personnel, workers in hazardous

environments and nominated workplace first aiders.

In these instances, the statement of attainment provides evidence to the employer and the

community that the worker has the skills and knowledge to be able to provide a first aid

response and sustain life in the event of an emergency.

Why has CS&HISC changed the competencies?

CS&HISC was required to update the units in line with the new Standards for Training

Packages. The new standards focus on strengthening assessment requirements and require

specific information relating to the volume and frequency of evidence required for the

assessment decision. In addition, feedback submissions from peak associations, employers

and training providers indicated a need to improve the quality and consistency of first aid

training, particularly for workers who have responsibility and duty of care for clients and co-

workers. Assessment of these units must:

meet the requirements of the training package

be conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and rules of evidence

meet workplace and regulatory requirements

be systematically validated.

http://www.cshisc.com.au/connect/continuous-improvement-register/


RTOs must determine and develop the learning and assessment strategies appropriate to

their course. RTOs must also ensure that assessment meets the requirements of NVR/AQTF

standards. Compliance issues should be discussed directly with the relevant VET Regulator

(ASQA/VRQA/WATAC).

CS&HISC has produced a range of video resources to assist RTOs use the new Units and

Assessment Requirements. They are available on our YouTube channel here:

www.youtube.com/user/cshisc

New Competencies

The new HLTAID suite of first aid competencies and the skill set were endorsed and first

released on training.gov.au on 1 July 2013. They are listed below.

Unit Code Unit Title

HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID003 Provide first aid

HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations

HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid

HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation

HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and resources

HLTSS00027 Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Subsequently the First Aid units of competency have been reviewed and updated. The list

below shows the most current release number for these units as of 16th October 2014.

Unit Code Release Number

Unit Title

HLTAID001 Release 4 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

HLTAID002 Release 3 Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID003 Release 5 Provide first aid

HLTAID004 Release 4 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

HLTAID005 Release 4 Provide first aid in remote situations

HLTAID006 Release 4 Provide advanced first aid

HLTAID007 Release 4 Provide advanced resuscitation

HLTAID008 Release 2 Manage first aid services and resources

http://www.youtube.com/user/cshisc


HLTSS00027 Release 3 Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Superseded Competencies

The following units were superseded by the new units on 1 July 2013.

Unit Code Unit Title

HLTCPR211

A

Perform CPR

HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support

HLTFA311A Apply first aid

HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situation

HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid

HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques

HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace

Further information and mapping resources are available on page 19 of this guide.


Transition

The new first aid units are used in the new Children’s & Youth Services (CHC Community

Services Training Package) and the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker

(HLT Health Training Package) qualifications. As the rest of the qualifications in the CHC08

Community Services and HLT07 Health Training Package are reviewed, they will be

progressively updated to contain the new first aid units. This is also the case for providers

delivering vocational qualifications from other industry sectors.

RTOs issuing qualifications for vocational courses must ensure they meet the packaging

rules of the qualification they are delivering. In addition, they must ensure the first aid unit

being delivered and assessed is the one listed in the qualification, whether in the core or

electives. CS&HISC recommends consulting with your First Aid training provider for advice

on any mapping or documentation you will need to ensure compliance to the standards, and

what gap training will be required.

If a student has completed a first aid course through a third party provider and the statement

of attainment they have received does not match the unit required to meet the packaging

rules of the qualification they are undertaking, the RTO issuing the vocational qualification

must:

1. undertake a mapping exercise to confirm elements, performance criteria, required skills

and required knowledge have been addressed and identify any gaps

2. conduct gap training as necessary

3. issue the required statement of attainment

Note: CS&HISC has developed a number of mapping tools to assist RTOs in this process.

These are provided in this Guide on page 19.

Normal transition and teach out periods apply. If you have questions regarding

transition and teach out arrangements, you must contact your relevant VET Regulator

(ASQA, WATAC or VRQA).

http://www.asqa.gov.au

http://www.tac.wa.gov.au

http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au

http://www.asqa.gov.au/

http://www.tac.wa.gov.au/

http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/


Specific advice for First Aid RTOs

First Aid RTOs with one or more of the HLTFA units explicitly listed on their scope of

registration must apply to their VET Regulator before October 30th 2014 to add the new

HLTAID unit/s to their scope if they intend to deliver the replacement units. Providers are

reminded that they must comply with the transition and teach out requirements of their VET

Regulator (ASQA, VRQA or WA TAC)

ASQA has also produced a Fact Sheet: Registering for revised training packages to assist RTOs with the process http://www.asqa.gov.au/news-and-publications/latest-news.html.

TAC WA website information http://www.tac.wa.gov.au/registration/RTO_obligations/Pages/default.aspx

VRQA website about First Aid units http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au

http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/registration/Pages/vetunits.aspx

The First Aid units of competency have been developed specifically for a workplace context

and apply to those workers who have a duty of care as a First Aider under the Workplace

Health and Safety Act 2011 and Safe work Australia Model Code of Practice - First Aid in the

Workplace. These units of competency may be used by RTOs for training for the wider

community, however, all aspect of the competency must be met by participants, where this is

not possible, for health or other reasons, RTOs cannot and should not issue a Statement of

Attainment, however, a Statement of Attendance for the course could be issued.

It is the responsibility of each provider to monitor training packages relevant to its scope of

registration and to identify when a qualification or unit of competency on scope has been

revised and a new version published. The national register, training.gov.au, has the capacity

to notify users of changes to a training package through a subscription service. You can

register to receive notifications by clicking on ‘Notify me of changes’ in the top right hand

corner of the screen displaying information about the training package you are interested in.

For Further information: ASQA Info line (Ph. 1300 701 801) or email [email protected].

For Further information: VRQA +61 3 9637 2806 or online enquiry form

For Further information: Training Accreditation Council of Western Australia Phone: 08 9441 1910 General Enquires: [email protected]

http://www.asqa.gov.au/news-and-publications/latest-news.html

http://www.tac.wa.gov.au/registration/RTO_obligations/Pages/default.aspx


mailto:[email protected]

http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/StateRegister/Public.aspx/LodgeEnquiry




Assessment

Although the content of the new first aid competencies may have been updated, assessment

practice has not changed. Assessment of these units must be in line with the Rules of

Evidence and Principles of Assessment.

The Rules of Evidence still require that evidence is:

Valid: the evidence being assessed clearly relates to

the requirements of the unit of competence

Sufficient: the evidence meets all of the requirements

of the unit, is gathered over a period of time, meets all

of the dimensions of competency and is relevant to

different work contexts

Current: the evidence is current

Authentic: the evidence is the candidate’s own work.

In addition, assessors must ensure that all assessment activity undertaken is:

Valid: the methods of assessment relate to the

elements, performance criteria and assessment

requirements of the unit

Reliable: the assessment outcomes would consistently

provide similar outcomes for candidates at different

times and in different places

Flexible: the assessor ensures that the candidate

understands the assessment process and can

negotiate the timing of the assessment, the context of

the assessment

Fair: candidates are not disadvantaged and are given

opportunities to ensure that they can perform to the

standards outlined in the workplace and the units of

competency being assessed (see also ‘reasonable

adjustments’ below).

Rules of Evidence

Validity

Sufficiency

Authenticity

Currency

Principles of Assessment

Validity

Reliability

Flexibility

Fairness


Reasonable Adjustment

Reasonable adjustment refers to measures or actions taken to provide a student with the

same educational opportunities as everyone else. To be reasonable, adjustments must be

appropriate for that person, must not create undue hardship for an RTO and must be

allowable within rules defined by the training package.

While adjustments can be made to assessment procedures, the integrity of the unit of

competency and/or qualification must be upheld. Students still need to achieve the

standards that employers and training providers expect. A student with a disability can have

training and assessment that is fair depending on the RTO’s attitude, preparation and

application of adjustments. This may include:

allowing additional time or the use of a computer in a written test to complete

responses for a candidate who is physically impaired, and that impairment

contributes to the time to compete the test

asking a candidate to record responses on a video or audio tape where they have

difficult writing

using an Auslan interpreter during assessment tasks

varying an assessment task to produce the same outcomes, but via different

methods.

It is important to note that the HLTAID competency standards do require a level of

physical ability to meet the evidence requirements for assessment. These standards

relate to the level of performance required to provide resuscitation and respond to an

emergency situation where there may be risk to life.

Due to the potential risk to health and safety where a nominated first aider, or worker

with duty of care, does not have the ability to perform resuscitation and/or first aid to

the performance standard it is not appropriate to issue a statement of attainment to

students who are physically unable to meet the assessment requirements.

In cases where a student has attended a resuscitation or first aid course but is unable to

meet the full requirements of the competency, an RTO may wish to provide that student

with a certificate of attendance, or similar, as an indication of their participation in the

course.


Frequently Asked Questions

CPR and First Aid

What is meant by “uninterrupted CPR”?

The intent of “two minutes uninterrupted" is for each candidate to demonstrate a sustained

duration of compressions and ventilations for at least 5 cycles (each cycle is the

compressions to breath ratio outlined by the ARC). In addition, the candidate needs to

demonstrate the specific items listed in the performance evidence for CPR.

The intent of this requirement is that the candidate is assessed performing the normal pre-

resuscitation checks, performing CPR, and then handing over to another rescuer. How your

RTO decides to structure your assessment tasks to collect this evidence and how much

evidence is deemed sufficient is dependent on your learning and assessment strategy,

provided it meets the competency standard and the Rules of Evidence. CS&HISC is unable

to validate individual assessment scenarios or assessment strategies. We recommend

consulting with industry to ensure your learning and assessment strategies meet the needs

of your student cohort. We also recommend that you contact the VET Regulator to confirm

you are meeting the Standards for RTOs 2015.

What is meant by “basic wound care”?

The term “basic” refers to the level of care/response provided by the first aider, not the level

of the wound. These wounds may be minor or major.

The care of a wound refers to basic cleaning of the wound before any dressing is applied to

the wound to reduce the risk of infection prior to further treatment.

What does the statement “skills must be demonstrated working individually” mean?

Each individual must provide evidence of their own skills and knowledge to meet the

requirements of the unit. In other words, a student cannot be deemed competent if they have

simply observed another student perform a task, or participated as “the casualty” in a role-

play scenario.


What does the requirement “responded to … simulated emergency scenarios

contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting” mean?

In addition to providing evidence of the ability to perform first aid procedures listed in the

performance evidence, a candidate needs to be assessed responding to a [simulated]

emergency situation, in order to provide evidence of their ability to recognise an emergency

situation, assess the casualty and select and apply the appropriate response.

How your RTO decides to structure your assessment tasks to collect this evidence and

whether the decision is made to cluster this assessment with other activities is dependent on

your learning and assessment strategy, provided it meets the competency standard and the

Rules of Evidence. CS&HISC is unable to validate individual assessment scenarios or

assessment strategies. Consider consulting with the candidate’s employer to develop

simulations and role-plays that reflect the type of emergency situations common to their

workplace.

What is meant by following the prompt of an AED?

Training AED device is used in conjunction with resuscitation manikin

Unpack = removal of the AED cover and if required using the cover as a firm surface.

Unpacking the defibrillator pads and making sure the cable to the AED is connected

Activate = power on the device and audible prompts are heard

Follow the prompts = listening to the prompts and following all instructions

including: application of defibrillator pads in correct position, continue following the

audible prompts including giving CPR with defibrillator pads still in position and

moving away from the manikin when instructed until someone takes over or the

simulation session finishes.

What is meant by Visual and verbal assessment of the casualty?

Visual assessment: careful observation of casualty and note what you see

Is the person conscious or have they just lost consciousness, note the time

Check the casualty for a medical alert bracelet or necklace

Check if the casualty has any medication in the their hands or in the vicinity

Verbal assessment: Ask questions and note the answers


Ask the casualty their name, year and if they know where they are and introduce

yourself

Ask if they are experiencing any pain on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the worst

the patient ever felt

Ask the casualty do they know what happened

Ask casualty if they are experiencing any numbness or tingling in the hands, arms or

legs or anywhere in the body

Ask casualty if they are experiencing nausea.

Ask the patient if he or she is taking any medication or has allergies to food or

medication.

What is meant by Secondary survey assessment of the casualty?

Primary Survey = DRSABCD

Secondary Survey often referred to as a head to toe assessment

Starting at the top, examine the head and face for possible fractures, eye trauma or

head injuries careful to not move the head if spinal injury is suspected.

Open the casualty’s eye if closed and check the pupil for size and if it reacts to light

Check the chest movements (rise and fall, slow or fast breathing, gasping for breath

and noisy breathing) and check for penetrating injuries (do not remove any

penetrating objects)

Visually observe all limbs to see if there is any spontaneous movements if conscious

ask them to wriggle finger and toes. Ask the person to squeeze your hand with each

arm.

Look at the skin and note colour and then feel the skin for temperature and note if it

is hot, cold or clammy

Pat down the body and limbs to check for wetness that may suggest bleeding and

deformities such as swelling, crooked limb, protruding bone to indicate area of injury

Press gently against the chest and abdomen with flat palm of hand to assess pain

response from casualty

Note down all clinical findings and continue to monitoring the patient's ABCs and

mental status


What level of knowledge of physiology is required for “physiology relating to response/consciousness”?

Example: Choking is the physiological response to sudden airways obstruction. Consider

airway obstruction if:

Adult casualty is clutching his or her neck, or points to throat.

Child casualty may have bluish lips; there may be clues, eg seen eating or playing

with small items just before onset of symptoms. Child is not responding to verbal

commands.

Example: Closed eyes and not responding to verbal commands when the shoulders are

squeezed firmly is the physiological response to a neurological change in the level of

consciousness due to airway obstruction, trauma to the head, trauma to the body incurring

internal or external injuries and blood loss

eyes are not opening

may have bluish lips

casualty is not responding to verbal commands

casualty is not responding to painful stimuli

What is meant by immobilising principles?

Spinal injuries can occur in the following regions of the spine:

• the neck (cervical spine)

• the back of the chest (thoracic spine)

• the lower back (lumbar spine)

Refer to the following guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council

Refer to guideline 9.1.6 MANAGEMENT OF SUSPECTED SPINAL INJURY http://www.resus.org.au/policy/guidelines/section_9/management_of_suspected_spinal_injury.htm

What are the types of burns to consider with First Aid?

Refer to the following guidelines set by the Australian Resuscitation Council

Refer to guideline 9.1.3 BURNS

http://www.resus.org.au/policy/guidelines/section_9/burns.htm

http://www.resus.org.au/policy/guidelines/section_9/management_of_suspected_spinal_injury.htm

http://www.resus.org.au/policy/guidelines/section_9/management_of_suspected_spinal_injury.htm

http://www.resus.org.au/policy/guidelines/section_9/burns.htm



What is required to train and assess the HLTAID suite of units? Why are there

additional requirements?

The HLTAID units of competency state:

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

ASQA has developed the revised Standards for RTOs 2015. These came into effect as of

1st January 2015 and supersede the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for

assessors.

All RTOs/Assessors, registered with ASQA, of the HLTAID suite of units are now required to

satisfy the revised standards. The ASQA website clearly outlines what requirements apply to

trainers and assessors in the VET sector http://www.asqa.gov.au/users-guide-to-the-standards-

for-registered-training-organisations-2015/about-the-standards-for-rtos/standard-one/clauses/clauses-

1.13--1.16.html

For those training providers regulated by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications

Authority (VRQA) or the Training Accreditation Council Western Australia (WA TAC), or

those applying to VRQA or WA TAC to become a Registered Training Organisation, the

Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) will remain in place until such time as Victoria

and Western Australia can transition to the arrangements for the new Standards. See their

websites for details: http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au and http://www.tac.wa.gov.au

For the unit HLTAID001 there is the additional requirement to hold a current first aid

certificate HLTAID003 or higher (or higher relates to the units HLTAID004, HLTAID005,

HLTAID006 and HLTAID007)

For the unit HLTAID002 there is the additional requirement to hold a current first aid

certificate HLTAID003 or higher (or higher relates to the units HLTAID004, HLTAID005 and

HLTAID006)

The intent of this requirement is to ensure that trainers and assessors of these units have the

adequate skills, knowledge and/or experience responding to life threatening and emergency

situations.

What is meant by ‘current first aid certificate’? How do I know that my first aid

certificate is current?

The Safe Work Australia First Aid Model Code of Practice requires employers to ensure that

their nominated first aiders attend training on a regular basis to remain current. The Code of

Practice recommends that refresher training in CPR should be undertaken annually from the


http://www.tac.wa.gov.au/


date of issue and first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years from the date

of issue to maintain currency.

Mapping, Transition and Teach Out

If a worker has achieved HLTAID004 in a qualification and moves to another sector

and trains in another qualification, can this be credited against HLTAID003?

While HLTAID003 and HLTAID004 are two separate units, there are areas of similarity. An

RTO would need to conduct a mapping of the two units to identify any areas of gap, and

address the gap through a formal training or RPL process. In addition, the RTO would need

to ensure that any industry specific requirements regarding refresher training and currency

are met.

Generally speaking, if a worker has met the competency requirements for HLTAID004 they

should meet the competency requirements for HLTAID003. However, an RTO will still need

to formally document this process in order to meet compliance requirements under

NVR/AQTF. Please see our mapping guides on page 40 for more information.

What is the transition and teach out for these units?

RTOs under the jurisdiction of ASQA who have the first aid units explicitly listed on scope

must comply with the General direction—transition and teach-out in its entirety to ensure all

requirements are met. ASQA has also produced a Fact Sheet: Registering for revised

training packages to assist RTOs with the process.

You can access these documents on the ASQA website: http://www.asqa.gov.au

RTOs under the jurisdiction of the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)

or West Australian Training Accreditation Council (WATAC) need to contact their regulator

directly.

VRQA website: http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au

TAC WA website: http://www.tac.wa.gov.au

http://www.asqa.gov.au/

http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au/


Mapping Resources

Summary Mapping Guide

HLT Health Training Package Currently endorsed release on TGA

E/N Release number

HLT Health Training Package modification History

HLTAID001

Provide cardiopulmonary

resuscitation

E Release 4 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome. Change to CPR requirements Performance evidence requirement has been changed in CPR Change to Assessor requirements

E Release 3 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome.


Release 1 This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria. Revised evidence requirements, including volume and frequency of assessment

HLTAID002

Provide basic emergency life

support

E Release 3 Updated mapping information. Performance evidence requirement has been changed in CPR and first aid scenarios Knowledge evidence has been strengthened Change to Assessor requirements

E Release 2 Minor corrections to formatting to improve readability. Equivalent competency outcome.

Release 1 This version was released in HLT Health Training Package release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Changes to evidence requirements relative to revised scope of unit.

HLTAID003

Provide first aid E Release 5 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome. Performance evidence requirement has been changed in CPR and first aid scenarios Knowledge evidence has been strengthened Change to Assessor requirements



E Release 3 Updated mapping information.

E Release 2 Minor corrections to formatting to improve readability. Equivalent competency

outcome.

Release 1 This version was released in HLT raining Package Release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. New evidence requirements for assessment. Removal of prerequisite unit

HLTAID004

Provide an emergency first aid

response in an education and

care setting


Performance evidence requirement has been changed in CPR and first aid scenarios Knowledge evidence has been expanded and strengthened Change to Assessor requirements

E Release 3 Minor corrections to formatting to improve readability. Equivalent outcome.

E Release 2 Minor corrections to formatting to improve readability. Equivalent outcome.

Release 1 This new was released in HLT Training Package Release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages.

HLTAID005

Provide first aid in remote

situations




E Release 2 Minor changes to formatting to improve readability.

Release 1 This version was released in HLT raining Package Release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. New evidence requirements for assessment, including use of contextualised remote scenarios.


HLTAID006

Provide advanced first aid E Release 4 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome.



E Release 2 Minor changes to formatting to improve readability.

Release 1 This version was released in HLT raining Package Release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of embedded content from HLTFA412A Apply First Aid. New evidence requirements for assessment. Removal of prerequisite unit

HLTAID007

Provide advanced

resuscitation


Performance evidence requirement has been changed in CPR Knowledge evidence has been expanded and strengthened Change to Assessor requirements

E Release 3 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome

E Release 2 Updated mapping information.

Release 1 This version was released in HLT raining Package Release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of embedded content from HLTFA404C. Removal of analgesic gases. New evidence requirements for assessment. Removal of prerequisite unit

HLTAID008

Manage first aid services and

resources


Release 1 This version was released in HLT raining Package Release 1.0 and meets the requirements of the New Standards for Training Packages. Significant changes to elements and performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of all embedded material from HLTFA404C and HLTFA412A. New evidence requirements for assessment. Removal of prerequisite unit


Summary Mapping Guide of HLTFA units to the HLTAID units

HLT07 Health Training Package Release 5.0

HLT Health Training Package Release 1.2

E/N Notes

HLTCPR211A Perform CPR HLTAID001

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

N New unit based on HLTCPR211A. Significant changes to elements and

performance criteria. Revised performance evidence requirements, including

volume and frequency of assessment and change to Assessor requirements

HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support

HLTAID002

Provide basic emergency life support

N New unit based on HLTFA211A. Significant changes to elements and

performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Revised performance

evidence requirements, including volume and frequency of assessment and

change to Assessor requirements

HLTFA311A Apply first aid HLTAID003

Provide first aid N New unit based on HLTFA311A. Significant changes to elements and

performance criteria, changes to scope of unit.

Revised performance evidence requirements, including volume and

frequency of assessment and change to Assessor requirements

New Unit HLTAID004

Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

N New unit developed to address requirements for first aid, asthma and

anaphylaxis training in line with the Education and Care Services Law

(2011). Addition of assessment requirements around infant and child first

aid, asthma and anaphylaxis. Revised performance evidence requirements,

including volume and frequency of assessment and change to Assessor

requirements

HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations

HLTAID005

Provide first aid in remote situations

N New unit based on HLTFA302C. Significant changes to elements and

performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. New evidence requirements

for assessment, including use of contextualised remote scenarios. Revised

performance evidence requirements, including volume and frequency of

assessment and change to Assessor requirements


HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid

HLTAID006

Provide advanced first aid

N New unit based on HLTFA412A. Significant changes to elements and

performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of embedded

content from HLTFA412A Apply First Aid. New evidence requirements for

assessment. Revised performance evidence requirements, including volume

and frequency of assessment and change to Assessor requirements

HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques

HLTAID007

Provide advanced resuscitation


performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of embedded

content from HLTFA404C. Removal of analgesic gases.

Revised performance evidence requirements, including volume and

frequency of assessment and change to Assessor requirements

HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace

HLTAID008

Manage first aid services and facilities


performance criteria, changes to scope of unit.

Removal of all embedded material from HLTFA404C and HLTFA412A.

New evidence requirements for assessment.


HLTAID001 PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND HLTCPR211A PERFORM CPR

OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD

For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTCPR211A Perform CPR and are seeking recognition in

HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation R.4, the following additional requirements apply

For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID001 Provide

cardiopulmonary resuscitation R.4 and are seeking recognition in

HLTCPR211A Perform CPR, the following additional requirements apply

Skills Demonstration

Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including:

- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor

- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm surface

- responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting - managed the unconscious breathing casualty - followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of

operators with minimal interruptions to compressions - followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Responded to at least one simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s

workplace/community setting, including:

- demonstrated safe manual handling techniques - provided an accurate verbal or written report of the incident

Knowledge

basic anatomy and physiology relating to:

No additional requirements.


HLTAID001 PROVIDE CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION AND HLTCPR211A PERFORM CPR


For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTCPR211A Perform CPR and are seeking recognition in

HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation R.4, the following additional requirements apply


cardiopulmonary resuscitation R.4 and are seeking recognition in

HLTCPR211A Perform CPR, the following additional requirements apply

- how to recognise a person is not breathing normally - chest - response/consciousness - upper airway and effect of positional change.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment resources must include:

- adult and infant resuscitation manikins in line with ARC Guidelines for the purpose of assessment of CPR procedures

- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training device. - workplace injury, trauma and/or illness record, or other appropriate workplace

incident report form

Assessors needs to hold the additional requirements of a statement of attainment for

HLTAID003 or higher


HLTAID002 PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT AND HLTFA211A PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT


For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support and

are seeking recognition in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support R.3, the following additional

requirements apply

For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID002 Provide basic

emergency life support R.3 and are seeking recognition in HLTFA211A

Provide basic emergency life support, the following additional requirements

apply







responded to at least one simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s


- provided an accurate verbal or written report of the incident

Applied first aid procedures for the following:

- allergic reaction - anaphylaxis


There must be evidence that the candidate has:

evaluated performance by seeking feedback from clinical expert

recognised psychological impacts on rescuers, and participated in debriefing and evaluation

Knowledge

No additional knowledge evidence


No additional assessment conditions






requirements apply




apply

- choking and airway obstruction - respiratory distress (including asthma) - shock

Knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and procedures for first aid management of the following scenarios:

- anaphylaxis - cardiac conditions - stroke


- considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions - chest - upper airway and effect of positional change


Assessment must involve the use of

- adult and infant manikins in line with ARC guidelines - Automated External Defibrillator (AED)






requirements apply




apply

- emergency rescue blanket - roller bandages - triangular bandages - placebo bronchodilator and spacer device - adrenaline auto-injector training device

Assessors needs to hold the additional requirements of a statement of attainment for

HLTAID003 or higher


HLTAID003 PROVIDE FIRST AID AND HLTFA311A APPLY FIRST AID


For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA311A Apply first aid and are seeking recognition in

HLTAID003 Provide first aid R.5, the following additional requirements apply

For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID003 Provide first

aid R.5 and are seeking recognition in HLTFA311A Apply first aid, the

following additional requirements apply





- responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting

Responded to at least two simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s


- conducted a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty - post-incident debrief and evaluation


- allergic reaction - choking and airway obstruction - envenomation (using pressure immobilisation) - shock

Knowledge



provided assistance with self-medication as per subject’s own medication regime and/or administer medication in line with State/Territory legislation and regulations, organisation policies and any available medical/pharmaceutical instructions

sought feedback from clinical expert as part of evaluation

Knowledge

No Additional knowledge evidence




HLTAID003 PROVIDE FIRST AID AND HLTFA311A APPLY FIRST AID


For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA311A Apply first aid and are seeking recognition in

HLTAID003 Provide first aid R.5, the following additional requirements apply


aid R.5 and are seeking recognition in HLTFA311A Apply first aid, the



- how to conduct a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty


- chest - response/consciousness - considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions


- Assessment resources must include: - adult and infant resuscitation manikins in line with ARC Guidelines for the purpose of

assessment of CPR procedures - adrenaline auto-injector training device. - Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training device. - placebo bronchodilator and spacer device - roller bandages - triangular bandages - workplace first Aid kit - Workplace injury, trauma and/or illness record, or other appropriate workplace

incident report form for written reports

wound dressings


HLTAID005 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS AND HLTFA302C PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS


For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations and are

seeking recognition in HLT AID005 Provide first aid in remote situations R.4 the following additional

requirements apply


aid R.4 in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLTFA302C

Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements

apply







responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s

remote and/or isolated situation:

- conducted a visual and verbal secondary survey assessment of the casualty - assessed vital signs (respirations, pulse and temperature) - post-incident debrief and evaluation

Applied first aid response in a remote situation for the following:

- allergic reaction



documented condition of casualty over time to assist in ongoing management

listened to, clarified and applied medical instructions

administered medication under direct supervision from authorised health worker

used available resources effectively to manage pain

communicate effectively and assertively and show leadership in an incident

undertake contingency planning in relation to providing a first aid response in a remote situation

Knowledge

No additional knowledge evidences








requirements apply




apply

- anaphylaxis - basic care of a wound - bleeding control - choking and airway obstruction - envenomation (using pressure immobilisation) - environmental impacts (including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat

stroke) - fractures, sprains and strains (using arm slings, roller bandages or other appropriate

immobilisation techniques) - head, neck and spinal injuries (using immobilisation principles) - respiratory distress (including asthma) - shock

Knowledge

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of: Principles and procedures for first aid

management of the following scenarios, contextualised to the candidate’s remote and/or

isolated situation:

- abdominal injuries - allergic reaction - anaphylaxis - basic care of a wound - bleeding control - burns - cardiac conditions (including chest pain) - choking and airway obstruction






requirements apply




apply

- crush injuries - diabetes - dislocations - drowning & fractures - envenomation - environmental impact (including hypothermia, hyperthermia, dehydration and heat stroke) - eye and ear injuries - febrile convulsions - head, neck and spinal injuries - minor skin injuries - needle stick injuries - poisoning and toxic substances - respiratory distress (including asthma) - seizures (including epilepsy) - shock - soft tissue injuries (including sprains and strains) - stroke - unconsciousness

Basic anatomy and physiology relating to:

- how to recognise a person is not breathing normally - chest - response/consciousness - upper airway and effect of positional change - considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions, including specific

considerations for remote settings


HLTAID006 PROVIDE ADVANCED FIRST AID AND HLTFA412A APPLY ADVANCED FIRST AID


For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid and are seeking

recognition in HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid R.4 the following additional requirements apply


advanced first aid R.4 and are seeking recognition in HLTFA412A Apply

advanced first aid the following additional requirements apply

Note that the information below relates to candidates who have met the requirements

of HLTFA412A, and therefore met the prerequisite unit HLTFA311A.





- performed at least 2 minutes of Bag-valve-mask ventilation and at least 2 minutes of compression during a two rescuer procedure on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor

- responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting

Responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s


- conducted a visual and verbal secondary survey assessment of the casualty - assessed vital signs (respirations, and temperature) - post-incident debrief and evaluation



safely handled and stored pressurised gases

Administer medication (oxygen)in line with State/Territory regulations, legislation and policies and any available

Provide assistance with self-medication as per subject’s own medication regime and in line with State/Territory legislation, regulations and policies and any available medical/pharmaceutical instructions

Knowledge


complications and associated methods of management for pain relief

safety procedures for storage and handling procedures for pressurised gases

first aid management procedures for use of analgesic gases

how to gain access to and interpret material safety data sheets (MSDS)










- conducted a basic triage for multiple casualty incident

Knowledge

Considerations when providing first aid including:

- appropriate duration and cessation of CPR - assessment and interpretation of vital signs including (respirations, temperature

and pulse) - chain of survival - how to conduct a visual and verbal secondary survey assessment of casualty - procedures for dealing with casualties who are aged or infirmed - procedures when providing first aid to children

Basic anatomy and physiology relating to:

- response/level of consciousness - considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions




awareness of confined spaces and dangerous places

manual handling, hazardous substances, dangerous goods or chemicals

spinal care











- adrenaline auto-injector training device - Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training device. - Bag-valve-mask - eye patch - placebo bronchodilator and spacer device - roller bandages - thermometer - triangular bandages - workplace first Aid kit - workplace injury, trauma and/or illness record, or other appropriate workplace

incident report form - wound dressings


HLTAID007 PROVIDE ADVANCED RESUSCITATION AND HLTFA404C APPLY ADVANCED RESUSCITATION TECHNIQUES


For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA404C Apply advanced resuscitation techniques

and are seeking recognition in HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation R.4 the following additional

requirements apply


advanced resuscitation R.4 and are seeking recognition in HLTFA404C Apply

advanced resuscitation techniques the following additional requirements

apply

Note that the information below relates to candidates who have met the requirements

of HLTFA404C, and therefore met the prerequisite unit HLTFA311A or HLTCPR211A or

HLTFA211A.






- performed at least 2 minutes of Bag-valve-mask ventilation and at least 2 minutes of compression on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor

- responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting - followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of

operators with minimal interruptions to compressions

Conducted a visual and verbal secondary survey assessment of the casualty


No additional requirement

Knowledge


First aid management procedures for: o Hypoxia o Shock

Incident management procedures: o Awareness of confined spaces and dangerous

places o Coordinate activities of other first aiders if applicable o how to gain access to and interpret material safety

data sheets (MSDSs) o basic anatomy (skeleton, muscles, joints, bones),

physiology and toxicology as it relates to the provision of advanced first aid resuscitation







requirements apply




apply

Assessed vital signs (respirations, pulse and temperature)

Responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s

workplace/community setting

Knowledge

Considerations when performing resuscitation including:

- appropriate duration and cessation of CPR - assessment and interpretation of vital signs (respirations, temperature and pulse) - how to conduct a visual and verbal secondary survey assessment

Methods for cleaning, replenishing, recharging and maintaining resuscitation and oxygen

equipment including:

- actions to rectify problems - procedures to ensure operational readiness. - storage, cleaning, decontamination and safe disposal of consumables










requirements apply




apply

- airway model suitable for insertion of an oropharyngeal airway - Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training device. - Bag-valve-mask - oropharyngeal airway adjunct - oxygen resuscitation system with oxygen cylinder - selection and of oxygen masks with tubing; nasal cannula, therapy mask,

resuscitation mask with oxygen port - thermometer - suction device - workplace incident, injury, trauma or illness record or other appropriate workplace

incident report form.


HLTAID008 MANAGE FIRST AID SERVICES AND FACILITIES AND HLTFA403C MANAGE FIRST AID IN THE WORKPLACE


For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA403C Manage first aid in the workplace and are

seeking recognition in HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and facilities R.2 the following additional

requirements apply

For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID008 Manage first

aid services and facilities R.2 and are seeking recognition in HLTFA403C

Manage first aid in the workplace the following additional requirements

apply



used a first aid checklist to service a workplace first aid kit for supplies replacement and equipment maintenance

Knowledge


Capabilities of emergency management services


Assessment must involve the use of:

First aid kit and contents checklist

relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety First Aid Code of Practice



Communicated effectively and shown leadership in an incident

Managed a first aid response in the workplace

Made prompt and appropriate decisions relating to managing and incident in the workplace

Conducted an initial casualty assessment and prioritization

Established and maintained links with first aid bodies and professional organisations

Knowledge

ARC guidelines relating to provision of first aid

Stress management techniques

Own skills limitations

First aiders skills and limitations

How to gain access to and interpret material safety data sheets (MSDS)

First aid equipment and resources to manage injuries and illnesses addressed in HLTFA311A and HLTFA412A

Assessment Conditions No additional assessment conditions


HLTAID003 PROVIDE FIRST AID AND HLTAID004 PROVIDE EMERGENCY FIRST AID RESPONSE IN AN EDUCATION AND CARE SETTING

For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID003 Provide first aid R.5 and are seeking

recognition in HLTAID004 Provide emergency first aid response in and education and care setting R.4, the



emergency first aid response in and education and care setting R.4 and are

seeking recognition in HLTAID003 Provide first aid R.5, the following

additional requirements apply


Performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both

compressions and ventilations) on a child resuscitation manikin placed on the floor

responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s workplace/community setting, and involving infants and children of varying ages including:

conducted a hazard assessment and identified strategies to minimise risk

head injuries

poisoning

seizures & convulsions (including febrile convulsions and epilepsy)

Located and interpreted workplace policies and procedures

Knowledge


appropriate use of an AED, including placement of pads children aged older than 8 years

specific considerations when using an AED on children aged between 1 and 8 years, including identification of AED with paediatric capability, paediatric voltage and use of paediatric pads

No additional requirements


HLTAID003 PROVIDE FIRST AID AND HLTAID004 PROVIDE EMERGENCY FIRST AID RESPONSE IN AN EDUCATION AND CARE SETTING

For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID003 Provide first aid R.5 and are seeking

recognition in HLTAID004 Provide emergency first aid response in and education and care setting R.4, the



emergency first aid response in and education and care setting R.4 and are

seeking recognition in HLTAID003 Provide first aid R.5, the following

additional requirements apply

anaphylaxis (including signs, symptoms and triggers and using different types of adrenaline auto injectors)

asthma (including signs, symptoms and triggers and using different types of bronchodilators)


Assessment must involve the use of:

- different types of training adrenalin auto-injector training devices (e.g. EpiPen and AnaPen)

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