Gain the nationally recognised HLTAID012 micro-credential in 1.5 days, essential first aid training for early childhood education and care settings.
Gain the nationally recognised HLTAID012 micro-credential in 1.5 days, essential first aid training for early childhood education and care settings.
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HLTAID012Provide First Aid in an Education and Care SettingWhat you’ll typically need to get started in this nationally recognised qualification.
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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.
Practical sessions are held at MCIE Level 5, 259 Collins Street, a convenient CBD location.
The practical session is delivered by experienced and knowledgeable first-aid trainers.
Maximum of 18 participants per class to ensure quality training and individual attention.
Combines approximately 4.5 hours of self-paced online theory and assessment with a 5-hour mandatory face-to-face practical session on campus.
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).
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Melbourne City Institute of Education provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.
MCIE is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers vocational education and training. It provides Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer services to candidates, assessing competencies acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning against training package or VET accredited course requirements.
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HLTAID012 is registered on the AQF and delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
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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.
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Nationally recognised training: HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is a nationally recognised qualification delivered by Melbourne City Institute of Education (RTO 22172).
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Last updated: July 2026