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Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

Gain the nationally recognised HLTAID012 micro-credential in 1.5 days, essential first aid training for early childhood education and care settings.

24 June 2026, 26 August 2026, 28 October 2026
HLTAID012National Code
1.5 DaysCourse Duration
BlendedDelivery
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What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

Statement of Attainment

On completion, students receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting. The certificate will also state it is issued in partial completion of CHC30121 – Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care.

Convenient CBD Location

Practical sessions are held at MCIE Level 5, 259 Collins Street, a convenient CBD location.

Experienced First Aid Trainers

The practical session is delivered by experienced and knowledgeable first-aid trainers.

Small Class Sizes

Maximum of 18 participants per class to ensure quality training and individual attention.

Blended Learning Delivery

Combines approximately 4.5 hours of self-paced online theory and assessment with a 5-hour mandatory face-to-face practical session on campus.

Nationally Recognised Training

This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).

Earn & Learn Recruitment Access

The provider has a large network of domestic marketing partners and international education agents/partners across multiple countries facilitating student enrolments.

Career & Employment Support

Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.

Student Wellbeing Support

Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.

1.5-day blended format, online theory plus face-to-face practical
Small classes capped at 18 for hands-on trainer attention
Where This Can Take You

The Roles This Qualification Opens

Roles this nationally recognised qualification can lead to. Entry requirements vary by employer, and no specific job outcome is guaranteed.

181k+Employed in this field (AU)
Early Childhood EducatorOutside School Hours Care (OSHC) WorkerNanny or In-Home Carer

Indicative market figures from publicly available Australia data (ABS / NCVER). No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

What You'll Learn

The 1 Units Behind The Qualification

Every unit is nationally recognised and sits on your transcript individually, which matters for credit and recognition later.

1Total Units
1Core Units

Core Units

HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
After This Course

Where It Leads Next

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)

The Statement of Attainment for HLTAID012 is issued in partial completion of CHC30121 – Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care, into which students may be enrolled. Offered through Melbourne City Institute of Education (MCIE).

Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

Before You Apply

Meet language, literacy and numeracy standards for this level
All participants must complete online theory and achieve 100% competency in all three online assessments prior to attending the practical assessment session. Failure to do so will result in being refused entry on the day.
A USI (Unique Student Identifier) number is mandatory for any student undertaking vocational training.
Students must have sufficient digital literacy skills to access online content, enter answers to written questions, and communicate with trainers via email, the student portal, and the learning management system.
Students with disabilities are welcome; acceptance is subject to ability to undertake all course requirements with reasonable adjustment where applicable. Students unsure about CPR practical on the floor should contact MCIE on 1300 737 044 or support@mcie.edu.au.
Credit transfer available if you have completed prior study

How It Starts

01
Book online for a chosen class date.
02
Receive a link from MCIE to the LMS (Learning Management System) upon enrolment.
03
Complete approximately 4.5 hours of online theory lessons and all three online assessments achieving 100% competency.
04
Attend the mandatory 5-hour face-to-face practical assessment session at MCIE campus.
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Are there any entry requirements for this course?

There are no formal academic entry requirements listed for HLTAID012. Students should be prepared to complete approximately 4.5 hours of online theory before attending the face-to-face session. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current requirements before enrolment.

How much does the course cost?

Pricing is not published here and may vary. Submit an enquiry to get up-to-date pricing details for this course.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course runs over 1.5 days in total. This includes approximately 4.5 hours of self-paced online theory and assessment, followed by a mandatory 5-hour face-to-face practical session.

How is the course delivered?

Delivery is blended. Students complete the online theory component in their own time before attending a practical session on campus at Level 5, 259 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD. The course is not available fully online and is not self-paced end-to-end.

Is there any work placement involved?

No work placement is required for this micro-credential. The practical competencies are assessed during the face-to-face session on campus.

What do I receive when I finish the course?

Graduates receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID012, Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting. The statement also notes that the unit contributes toward partial completion of CHC30121, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This blended course covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to provide first aid specifically within education and care environments. Students learn to respond to emergencies, manage asthma and anaphylaxis, and apply CPR, skills that meet requirements under the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations (2011).

Delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education, the course combines approximately 4.5 hours of self-paced online theory with a mandatory 5-hour face-to-face practical session. Class sizes are capped at 18 participants, so students get hands-on attention from experienced first aid trainers at the Collins Street CBD campus.

The course suits anyone working or studying in early childhood education and care, including students enrolled in or considering the CHC30121 Certificate III. On completion, students receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID012, which also counts toward partial completion of that qualification.

The College Behind It

Delivered By A Registered Training Organisation

MC
Melbourne City Institute of Education
RTO 22172
In-house career services: job search, resume and interview preparation
Earn & Learn, the college's own recruitment service
Committed ongoing support to participants whilst training; post placement support available.
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