Skill set Outline
Information current as of
13/09/2026 5:13 PM AWST
13/09/2026 5:13 PM AWST
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Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid
Skill set
National Code
SISSS00126
SISSS00126
State Code
AE014
AE014
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
11/09/2019
Current Release Date
10/11/2021
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
78
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 10/11/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 11/09/2019 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
A set of skills to equip outdoor recreation leaders to coordinate emergency response, and to provide first aid to casualties in a remote or isolated area over an extended period of time until medical assistance is provided or evacuation occurs.
Pathway Information
Achievement of these units provides credit towards SIS40619 Certificate IV in Outdoor Leadership and SIS50419 Diploma of Outdoor Leadership.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
Outdoor recreation leaders who guide or instruct activities in remote or isolated areas and who manage operational logistics for emergencies when they arise.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These units of competency provide a set of skills to coordinate emergency response, and to provide first aid to casualties in a remote or isolated area over an extended period of time until medical assistance is provided or evacuation occurs.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVD16 | SISXEMR002 | Coordinate emergency responses | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCD30 | HLTAID011 | Provide First Aid | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OBF37 | SISOFLD004 | Provide first aid in remote locations | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF314 | SISSS00140 | Wilderness First Aid | Skill set |