Skill set Outline

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Wilderness First Aid

Wilderness First Aid

Skill set
National Code
SISSS00140
State Code
AF314
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Field of Education
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
24/03/2025
Current Release Date
24/03/2025
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
11/04/2025
Nominal Hours
78
Duration
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 24/03/2025 Current Approved
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 other qualifications in the SIS Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package.
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
OEN55 SISXEMR004 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
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AE014 SISSS00126 Wilderness First Aid Skill set