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Community Services & Health
Industry Skills Council
First Aid Guide
Release 1.2 October 2014Contents 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6 Superseded Competencies ................................................................................................................. 7 Transition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
1.2 October 2014 Updated mapping for the CPR and First Aid
new release version of Assessor requirements
the HLTAID units Resources
1.1 April 2014 Clarified definition of CPR and First Aid
“health professional”
Clarification of Assessor Requirements
terminology of “basic
wound care”
1.0 November This release meets the
2013 National Skills Standards
Council’s Standards for
Training Packages,
released in November
2012.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. You can view a copy of the
new Standards for Training Packages on the NSSC
website www.nssc.natese.gov.au/training_packages/standards_and_policies
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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2Quality Assured components of
Training Packages:
Endorsed components of
HLT Companion Volumes
Training Packages: HLT
Available on CS&HISC website
Availble on training.gov.au
www.cshisc.com.au/develop/tra
ining-packages
HLT Implementation
Units of competency
Guide
Aboriginal and Torres
Assessment Strait Islander Health
requirements Worker - Learning
Strategies Guide
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Health
Qualifications
Worker - Assessment
Strategies Guide
Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander Health
Credit arrangements
Worker - Knowledge
Guide
Foundation Skills Guide
First Aid Guide
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2Feedback 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.
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.
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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2standards. 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 Unit Title
Number
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
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
HLTSS00027 Release 3 Occupational First Aid Skill Set
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2Superseded Competencies The following units were superseded by the new units on 1 July 2013. Unit Code Unit Title HLTCPR211 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. Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council Page 7 of 42 First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2
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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2Specific 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 www.asqa.gov.au/media-and-publications). TAC WA website information http://www.tac.wa.gov.au 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 enquiries@asqa.gov.au. 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: tac@des.wa.gov.au Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council Page 9 of 42 First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2
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:
Rules of Evidence
Valid: the evidence being assessed clearly relates to
the requirements of the unit of competence
Validity
Sufficient: the evidence meets all of the requirements
of the unit, is gathered over a period of time, meets all
Sufficiency
of the dimensions of competency and is relevant to
different work contexts
Authenticity Current: the evidence is current
Authentic: the evidence is the candidate’s own work.
Currency
In addition, assessors must ensure that all assessment activity undertaken is:
Valid: the methods of assessment relate to the
elements, performance criteria and assessment
Principles of
Assessment requirements of the unit
Reliable: the assessment outcomes would consistently
Validity provide similar outcomes for candidates at different
times and in different places
Flexible: the assessor ensures that the candidate
Reliability
understands the assessment process and can
negotiate the timing of the assessment, the context of
Flexibility
the assessment
Fair: candidates are not disadvantaged and are given
Fairness
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).
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2Reasonable 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.
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2Frequently 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 NVR/AQTF standards. 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. Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council Page 12 of 42 First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2
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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2• 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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2What 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_spi
nal_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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2Assessor Requirements What is required to train and assess the HLTAID suite of units? Why are there additional requirements? All assessors of the HLTAID suite of units are required to satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. The following is a link to the NSSC website that clearly outlines what an Assessor is required to have to meet NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements. http://www.nssc.natese.gov.au/policies/determination_for_trainer_and_assessor_com petencies The following is a link to the ASQA website that clearly outlines what requirements apply to assessors in the VET sector http://www.asqa.gov.au/faqs/frequently-asked-questions.html#training- and-assessment/what-requirements-apply-to-assessors-in-the-vet-sector The following is a link to the VRQA website http://www.vrqa.vic.gov.au The following is a link to the TAC WA website 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 date of issue and first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years from the date of issue to maintain currency. Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council Page 16 of 42 First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2
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 Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council Page 17 of 42 First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2
Mapping Resources
Summary Mapping Guide
HLT Health Training Package E/N Release HLT Health Training Package modification History
Currently endorsed release on TGA number
HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary E Release 4 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome.
Change to CPR requirements
resuscitation
Performance evidence requirement has been changed in CPR
Change to Assessor requirements
E Release 3 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome.
E Release 2 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 E Release 3 Updated mapping information.
Performance evidence requirement has been changed in CPR and first aid
support
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 4 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome.
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2E 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 E Release 4 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome.
response in an education and Performance evidence requirement has been changed in CPR and first aid
scenarios
care setting
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 E Release 4 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome.
situations 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 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. New evidence
requirements for assessment, including use of contextualised remote scenarios.
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid E Release 4 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome.
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 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 E Release 4 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome.
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 E Release 2 Updated mapping information. Equivalent outcome.
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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2Summary Mapping Guide of HLTFA units to the HLTAID units
HLT07 Health Training Package HLT Health Training Package E/N Notes
Release 5.0 Release 1.2
HLTCPR211A Perform CPR HLTAID001 Provide N New unit based on HLTCPR211A. Significant changes to elements and
cardiopulmonary
performance criteria. Revised performance evidence requirements, including
resuscitation
volume and frequency of assessment and change to Assessor requirements
HLTFA211A Provide basic HLTAID002 Provide basic N New unit based on HLTFA211A. Significant changes to elements and
emergency life emergency life support
performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Revised performance
support
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 N New unit developed to address requirements for first aid, asthma and
first aid response in an
anaphylaxis training in line with the Education and Care Services Law
education and care
setting (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 HLTAID005 Provide first aid in N New unit based on HLTFA302C. Significant changes to elements and
remote situations remote situations
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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTFA412A Apply advanced first HLTAID006 Provide advanced first N New unit based on HLTFA412A. Significant changes to elements and
aid aid
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 HLTAID007 Provide advanced N New unit based on HLTFA404C. Significant changes to elements and
resuscitation resuscitation performance criteria, changes to scope of unit. Removal of embedded
techniques 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 HLTAID008 Manage first aid N New unit based on HLTFA403C. Significant changes to elements and
the workplace services and facilities performance criteria, changes to scope of unit.
Removal of all embedded material from HLTFA404C and HLTFA412A.
New evidence requirements for assessment.
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTAID001 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 For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID001 Provide
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
No additional requirements.
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:
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTAID001 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 For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID001 Provide
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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTAID002 PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT AND HLTFA211A PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support and For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID002 Provide basic
are seeking recognition in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support R.3, the following additional emergency life support R.3 and are seeking recognition in HLTFA211A
requirements apply Provide basic emergency life support, the following additional requirements
apply
Skills Demonstration Skills Demonstration
Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including: There must be evidence that the candidate has:
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of • evaluated performance by seeking feedback from clinical
both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on expert
the floor • recognised psychological impacts on rescuers, and
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both participated in debriefing and evaluation
compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm
surface Knowledge
- responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting
- managed the unconscious breathing casualty No additional knowledge evidence
- followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of
operators with minimal interruptions to compressions Assessment Conditions
- followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
No additional assessment conditions
responded to at least one simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s
workplace/community setting, including:
- provided an accurate verbal or written report of the incident
Applied first aid procedures for the following:
- allergic reaction
- anaphylaxis
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTAID002 PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT AND HLTFA211A PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support and For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID002 Provide basic
are seeking recognition in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support R.3, the following additional emergency life support R.3 and are seeking recognition in HLTFA211A
requirements apply Provide basic emergency life support, the following additional requirements
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
basic anatomy and physiology relating to:
- considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions
- chest
- upper airway and effect of positional change
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must involve the use of
- adult and infant manikins in line with ARC guidelines
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTAID002 PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT AND HLTFA211A PROVIDE BASIC EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA211A Provide basic emergency life support and For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID002 Provide basic
are seeking recognition in HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support R.3, the following additional emergency life support R.3 and are seeking recognition in HLTFA211A
requirements apply Provide basic emergency life support, the following additional requirements
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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTAID003 PROVIDE FIRST AID AND HLTFA311A APPLY FIRST AID
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA311A Apply first aid and are seeking recognition in For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID003 Provide first
HLTAID003 Provide first aid R.5, the following additional requirements apply aid R.5 and are seeking recognition in HLTFA311A Apply first aid, the
following additional requirements apply
Skills Demonstration Skills Demonstration
Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including: There must be evidence that the candidate has:
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of both • provided assistance with self-medication as per subject’s
compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor own medication regime and/or administer medication in line
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both with State/Territory legislation and regulations, organisation
compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm policies and any available medical/pharmaceutical
surface instructions
- responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting • sought feedback from clinical expert as part of evaluation
Responded to at least two simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s
workplace/community setting, including:
Knowledge
- conducted a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
- post-incident debrief and evaluation No Additional knowledge evidence
Applied first aid procedures for the following:
- allergic reaction
- choking and airway obstruction Assessment Conditions
- envenomation (using pressure immobilisation)
- shock No additional assessment conditions
Knowledge
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTAID003 PROVIDE FIRST AID AND HLTFA311A APPLY FIRST AID
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA311A Apply first aid and are seeking recognition in For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID003 Provide first
HLTAID003 Provide first aid R.5, the following additional requirements apply aid R.5 and are seeking recognition in HLTFA311A Apply first aid, the
following additional requirements apply
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
- how to conduct a visual and verbal assessment of the casualty
basic anatomy and physiology relating to:
- chest
- response/consciousness
- considerations in provision of first aid for specified conditions
Assessment 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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTAID005 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS AND HLTFA302C PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations and are For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID005 Provide first
seeking recognition in HLT AID005 Provide first aid in remote situations R.4 the following additional aid R.4 in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLTFA302C
requirements apply Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements
apply
Skills Demonstration Skills Demonstration
Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including: There must be evidence that the candidate has:
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of both • documented condition of casualty over time to assist in
compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the
ongoing management
floor
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both • listened to, clarified and applied medical instructions
compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm • administered medication under direct supervision from
surface authorised health worker
- responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting • used available resources effectively to manage pain
- managed the unconscious breathing casualty • communicate effectively and assertively and show
- followed single rescue procedure, including the demonstration of a rotation of leadership in an incident
operators with minimal interruptions to compressions • undertake contingency planning in relation to providing a first
- followed the prompts of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) aid response in a remote situation
responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s Knowledge
remote and/or isolated situation:
No additional knowledge evidences
- conducted a visual and verbal secondary survey assessment of the casualty
- assessed vital signs (respirations, pulse and temperature)
- post-incident debrief and evaluation Assessment Conditions
Applied first aid response in a remote situation for the following: No additional assessment conditions
- allergic reaction
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTAID005 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS AND HLTFA302C PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations and are For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID005 Provide first
seeking recognition in HLT AID005 Provide first aid in remote situations R.4 the following additional aid R.4 in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLTFA302C
requirements apply Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements
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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTAID005 PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS AND HLTFA302C PROVIDE FIRST AID IN REMOTE SITUATIONS
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA302C Provide first aid in remote situations and are For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID005 Provide first
seeking recognition in HLT AID005 Provide first aid in remote situations R.4 the following additional aid R.4 in remote situations and are seeking recognition in HLTFA302C
requirements apply Provide first aid in remote situations the following additional requirements
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
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First Aid Guide Companion Volume – Release 1.2HLTAID006 PROVIDE ADVANCED FIRST AID AND HLTFA412A APPLY ADVANCED FIRST AID
OLD TO NEW NEW TO OLD
For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTFA412A Apply advanced first aid and are seeking For candidates who have achieved competency in HLTAID006 Provide
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 Skills Demonstration
of HLTFA412A, and therefore met the prerequisite unit HLTFA311A.
There must be evidence that the candidate has:
Skills Demonstration
• safely handled and stored pressurised gases
Followed DRSABCD in line with ARC guidelines, including: • Administer medication (oxygen)in line with State/Territory
regulations, legislation and policies and any available
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of • Provide assistance with self-medication as per subject’s own
both compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on medication regime and in line with State/Territory legislation,
the floor regulations and policies and any available
- performed at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles both medical/pharmaceutical instructions
compressions and ventilations) on an infant resuscitation manikin placed on a firm
surface Knowledge
- 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 The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
placed on the floor
- responded appropriately in the event of regurgitation or vomiting • complications and associated methods of management for
pain relief
Responded to at least three simulated first aid scenarios contextualised to the candidate’s • safety procedures for storage and handling procedures for
workplace/community setting, including: pressurised gases
• first aid management procedures for use of analgesic gases
- conducted a visual and verbal secondary survey assessment of the casualty
- assessed vital signs (respirations, and temperature) • how to gain access to and interpret material safety data
- post-incident debrief and evaluation sheets (MSDS)
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