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Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Occupational First Aid Skill Set

Skill set
National Code
HLTSS00068
State Code
AE285
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Associated Qualification
Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
National Code
HLT21020
State Code
BGF8
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
Statement of Attainment at Certificate II Level
Field of Education
0613 - Public Health
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
16/10/2020
Current Release Date
18/03/2021
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
04/05/2022
Nominal Hours
74
Duration
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 18/03/2021 Current Approved
1.00 16/10/2020 Replaced Replaced
Description
This skill set provides a set of skills to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in a workplace environment, including the skills to provide an emergency first aid response in the event of an emergency.
Units
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
HLTAID014 Provide advanced First Aid
HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy*
HLTAID016 Manage First Aid services and resources
Note: Units marked with* have prerequisite HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
Pathway Information
These units may provide credit towards a range of qualifications at Certificate IV and Diploma levels.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Specific licensing requirements relating to these competencies, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the relevant State/Territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority.
Target Group
This skill set has been endorsed by industry as appropriate for people who are either employed in, or intending to become employed in, nominated occupational first aider roles.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This skill set meets industry requirements to perform the role and responsibilities required of an Occupational First Aider.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCD27 HLTAID016 Manage first aid services and resources 15 Unit of competency
OCD29 HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid 25 Unit of competency
OCD31 HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy 16 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
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