New First Aid Units

New First Aid Units will be in effect from 1 July 2021

The ALA is currently updating and validating the learning resources, the new courses will be offered from 1 July 2021.

Why are the units changing?

Feedback from peak associations, employers, and training providers indicated a need to improve the quality and consistency of first aid training, as a result, the HLT Health Training Package has been updated with changes related to the delivery and assessment of first aid training.

These changes will:

Better reflect industry best practices and current regulation
Ensure the scope and content are reflective of industry expectations
Address the role of mental health support in the provision of First Aid

Which units are changing?

SLSS HLTAID Units

Frequently Asked Questions

HLTAID001: Will remain recognised and valid for 12 months from the date of your course
HLTAID002: Will remain recognised and valid for 3 years from the date of your course
HLTAID003: Will remain recognised and valid for 3 years from the date of your course
HLTAID004: Will remain recognised and valid for 3 years from the date of your course

No. Recognition of the superseded course names and units will remain. The validity of your qualification will remain fully recognised for its full, intended duration, (until it expires or you are required to take a refresher).

SLSNSW will start offering the new units from 1 July 2021.

Yes, all course bookings from the 1 July 2021 will be automatically updated to the new units.

Majority of the changes are related to the delivery and assessment of the courses only.

Yes, the course has been designed to include these units.

No, the course has been designed to include this unit.

No, you will need to complete a HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) course as a prerequisite of the HLTAID015 (Provide Advanced Resuscitation) course.

Yes, the course has been designed to include the CPR unit.

No.