Workplace First Aid Training & Requirements
Workplace first aid training helps businesses meet their workplace first aid responsibilities while ensuring staff have the practical skills to respond to emergencies. Microfirm Training provides nationally recognised first aid, CPR and emergency response training for workplaces across Sydney, NSW and the ACT.
Workplace first aid requirements are essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of employees.
Workplace First Aid Requirements in NSW
Under NSW work health and safety requirements, businesses must provide appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and access to trained first aiders for workers. The level of first aid provision should reflect the nature of the work, workplace hazards, number of workers and the workplace's size and location.
First Aid Equipment
Every workplace must provide access to appropriate first aid equipment, including at least one accessible first aid kit. Kit contents should be determined by the workplace's risks and may need additional equipment for hazards such as serious bleeding, burns, chemical exposure, eye injuries or remote work. First aid kits should be readily accessible and maintained so they are fully stocked and ready for use.
Trained First Aiders
Businesses must ensure an adequate number of workers are trained to provide first aid, or workers have access to appropriately trained people who can provide first aid. The number of first aiders needed depends on factors including workplace risk, worker numbers, shifts, location and other people who may be present.
Workplace Risk Assessment
First aid requirements should be determined through consultation with workers and an assessment of the workplace's hazards and risks. Consider the type of work, potential injuries or illnesses, number and location of workers, access to emergency services and whether the workplace is remote or isolated. First aid arrangements should be reviewed when workplace conditions or risks change.
Looking for workplace first aid training in Sydney? Microfirm Training provides nationally recognised workplace first aid courses for businesses, organisations and teams across Sydney and NSW.
Workplace First Aid Training Sydney
Workplace First Aid Training Courses
HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care setting This course contains HLTAID009
$190 ex GST
$170 ex GST
HLTAID015 - Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy This course contains HLTAID009
$200 ex GST
$75 ex GST
$100 ex GST
$550 ex GST
$200 ex GST
Workplace First Aid Requirements
Every workplace should have designated first aid kits, trained first aid personnel, and clear procedures for responding to medical emergencies. Regular training sessions should be conducted to keep staff informed about first aid practices. Compliance with local regulations and guidelines is also crucial to maintain a safe work environment.
How Often Should Workplace First Aid Training Be Renewed?
First aiders should undertake regular refresher training to keep their knowledge and skills current. Under the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice, CPR refresher training should be carried out annually and first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years. Workplace requirements can vary depending on the risks and circumstances of the workplace.
Workplace First Aid Course Options
Provide First Aid renewal can be completed as HLTAID011 Provide First Aid.
Options include:
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Full-length courses: Typically 7.5 hours face-to-face, covering CPR techniques, AED use, basic life support and First Aid scenarios.
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Express or refresher courses: Streamlined, assessment-only practical sessions (360 minutes) for those with current qualifications who train annually .
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Online + practical blended courses: These courses often require pre-course online theory completion and assessment-only practical sessions (120 minutes).
Microfirm Training provides nationally recognised first aid and emergency response training for workplaces, businesses and organisations across Sydney, NSW and the ACT. Choose training based on your workplace risks, staff responsibilities and operational requirements.
Workplace First Aid and Regulatory Considerations
Workplace first aid arrangements should reflect the nature of the work, workplace hazards, number of workers and other relevant circumstances. Employers should ensure appropriate first aid equipment, facilities and trained first aid personnel are available.
Workplace First Aid Training Tips
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Plan ahead
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Keep track of your first aid and CPR training dates so staff can complete refresher training before their current training becomes due.
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Stay current
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First aiders should maintain their knowledge and practical skills through regular refresher training and workplace practice.
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Choose the right training
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Select training that matches the risks, work activities and first aid responsibilities of your workplace.
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Keep workplace arrangements up to date
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Regularly review first aid kits, equipment, trained first aid personnel and emergency procedures to ensure they remain appropriate for your workplace.
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Under the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice, CPR refresher training is recommended every 12 months and first aid qualifications every 3 years. Employers should also consider their workplace risks and any industry-specific requirements when determining appropriate training and refresher arrangements.