HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
Gain essential skills with the Provide First Aid in Education and Care Course Melbourne (HLTAID012) at AEEC. This nationally recognised course is specifically designed for educators, childcare professionals, and anyone working with children. Our HLTAID012 Melbourne training builds on the standard Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) qualification, adding critical training to manage childhood emergencies such as asthma, anaphylaxis, febrile convulsions, fever, and dehydration. With practical, hands-on learning, you will gain the confidence and competence to respond effectively in childcare or school environments.
Officially approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA), this Childcare First Aid Course Melbourne meets all requirements of the National Law and Regulations. Whether you are seeking a First Aid Course for Childcare Melbourne professionals or a complete Education and Care First Aid Melbourne qualification, AEEC offers flexible training at two convenient locations — our Childcare First Aid Course Melbourne CBD campus for city-based professionals, and our Childcare First Aid Course Werribee campus, which also serves the wider Childcare First Aid Course Wyndham region for educators in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
Upon successful completion, participants receive a nationally recognised Childcare First Aid Certificate Melbourne that satisfies all regulatory requirements under the National Quality Framework. Our Childcare First Aid Training Melbourne is delivered by experienced trainers at both campuses, ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes. Those seeking Education and Care First Aid Werribee training will receive the same ACECQA-approved curriculum as our Melbourne CBD location. Enrol today in the Provide First Aid in Education and Care Course Melbourne and ensure the safety and well-being of the children under your care.
| Duration | 6.5 Hours |
| Fee | $119.00 |
| Delivery Location |
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| Delivery Mode | On Campus |
Entry Requirments
While there are no formal academic prerequisites to enrol in this course, participants must meet the following requirements to ensure successful completion and certification:
- Physical Ability: Participants must have the physical capacity to perform practical first aid demonstrations. This includes kneeling on the floor for an extended period to deliver effective CPR on both adult and infant manikins. Successful completion of all practical components is mandatory to receive the Statement of Attainment.
- Minimum Age: Participants must be at least 14 years old, or turning 14 within the calendar year in which the course is being held, to enrol in this training.
delivery method
Our training for this vital qualification is delivered through a blended model, combining mandatory pre-course learning with an intensive, hands-on practical session.
- Pre-Course Work (Mandatory): Before attending the practical session, you must complete a review of the First Aid Learner Guide. The time required will depend on your existing knowledge and experience.
- Practical Session: A 6.5-hour face-to-face class where you will learn and perform all practical assessments under the expert guidance of a qualified first aid trainer.
- Online Learning Option: For those who prefer a more flexible approach, we also offer an e-learning option for the theoretical components of this course. Please contact us for more details.
Included Course Materials & Equipment:
Your course fee includes access to all industry-relevant materials and state-of-the-art equipment needed to complete the training, including:
- First Aid Learner Guide
- First Aid Training Videos
- Multimedia Presentations
- Adult & Infant CPR Manikins
- AED Training Devices
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all theoretical and practical assessment components, you will be issued a single Statement of Attainment that is nationally recognised and lists the following three units of competency:
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HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
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Which also includes the attainment of:
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
🩺HLTAID012 — Childcare First Aid Course Melbourne & Werribee
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is the nationally recognised childcare first aid qualification required by law for educators, teachers, and all staff working in early childhood education and care (ECEC) services across Victoria. At AEEC — a registered training organisation (RTO No. 45853) and CRICOS-registered provider (No. 04020H) — HLTAID012 is delivered face-to-face at our Werribee campus and Melbourne CBD campus, giving childcare and education professionals across Melbourne's western suburbs, Wyndham, and greater Victoria a fast, affordable, and fully ACECQA-compliant first aid certification.
Whether you are a new early childhood educator seeking your first ACECQA-approved first aid certificate, a centre director renewing your team's compliance, or an international student needing HLTAID012 before commencing an ECEC placement in Melbourne — AEEC delivers the qualification you need, in a single focused session, at one of two convenient Melbourne campus locations.
📋HLTAID012 Course Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
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| Qualification Code | HLTAID012 |
| Qualification Name | Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting |
| RTO Provider | Australian Education and Excellence Centre (AEEC) |
| RTO Number | 45853 |
| CRICOS Number | 04020H |
| Course Fee | Contact AEEC Admissions — call +61 3 9059 8071 |
| Delivery Mode | On Campus — face-to-face practical + theory On Campus |
| Melbourne CBD Campus | Level 10, 474 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 CBD |
| Werribee Campus | 7, 2–14 Station Place, Werribee VIC 3030 West Melbourne |
| Minimum Age | 14 years (or turning 14 in the calendar year of training) |
| Assessment | Practical demonstrations + written assessments |
| Certificate Issued | Statement of Attainment — Nationally Recognised Accredited |
| Validity | 3 years — CPR component recommended for annual renewal |
| Approved By | ACECQA — meets Education and Care Services National Law & Regulations |
🏛️ACECQA-Approved — Meets Victoria's Education and Care National Law
Officially Approved by ACECQA — Legal Compliance for Victorian Childcare Services
HLTAID012 is approved by the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and fully satisfies the first aid, anaphylaxis management, and emergency asthma management requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations. Under Victorian law, every childcare centre, kindergarten, family day care service, and outside school hours care (OSHC) program must maintain an ACECQA-approved first aider on-site at all times.
Completing HLTAID012 at AEEC in Melbourne or Werribee ensures your service remains compliant with the National Quality Framework (NQF) — Quality Area 2: Children's Health and Safety and avoids regulatory risk during ACECQA assessment and rating visits. AEEC is an authorised RTO (No. 45853) — your Statement of Attainment is accepted by all Victorian and Australian childcare regulators.
🎓HLTAID012 vs HLTAID011 — What's the Difference?
HLTAID012 builds directly on the standard HLTAID011 Provide First Aid qualification with additional childhood-specific emergency training not covered by the general course. If you work in any childcare, kindergarten, family day care, OSHC, or early education setting in Melbourne or Werribee, HLTAID012 is the qualification required by ACECQA — not HLTAID011.
HLTAID011 — Standard First Aid
- DRSABCD action plan & CPR
- AED / defibrillator use
- Anaphylaxis & asthma management
- Bleeding, fractures & burns
- Snake bites, seizures & shock
- Heat stroke & hypothermia
- Accepted across all industries
- Not ACECQA-approved for ECEC
HLTAID012 — Education & Care ✔ ACECQA
- Everything in HLTAID011, plus:
- Childhood-specific emergency response
- Febrile convulsions (febrile seizures)
- Fever, dehydration & croup management
- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) awareness
- Safe sleep practices for infants
- ACECQA-approved for ECEC legal compliance
- Meets NQF Quality Area 2 requirements
Important: ACECQA does not accept HLTAID011 as a substitute for HLTAID012 in early childhood education and care settings. If you work in childcare, kindergarten, family day care, or OSHC in Victoria, you must hold HLTAID012 — not the standard first aid qualification. AEEC delivers HLTAID012 at both our Melbourne CBD and Werribee campuses.
✅What You Will Learn — HLTAID012 Course Outcomes
On completing HLTAID012 at AEEC Melbourne or Werribee, you will be trained and assessed in all of the following competencies — meeting every ACECQA and employer requirement for childcare first aid in Victoria:
👷Who Needs HLTAID012 in Melbourne and Werribee?
HLTAID012 is a legal requirement for anyone working in early childhood education and care services across Victoria — including Melbourne CBD, Werribee, Wyndham, and surrounding suburbs. The following roles require HLTAID012, not the standard HLTAID011:
Certificate III and Diploma-qualified educators working in long day care, sessional kindergarten, or integrated services across Melbourne and Werribee must hold HLTAID012 for ACECQA compliance.
Registered teachers working in stand-alone kindergartens and early learning centres in Victoria are required to maintain a current HLTAID012 first aid certificate.
Family day care educators and their approved co-residents in Melbourne's western suburbs and across the Wyndham LGA must hold HLTAID012 to meet registration requirements.
Educators and coordinators running before school, after school, and vacation care programs in Melbourne and Werribee are required to hold current HLTAID012 certification.
Education support staff working in Victorian primary schools who assist with early childhood programs or special needs students are increasingly required to hold HLTAID012.
International students enrolled in CHC30121 or the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at Melbourne universities and registered training organisations require HLTAID012 before commencing practical placements.
Nannies, au pairs, and private in-home childcare workers are strongly recommended — and increasingly required by families and nanny agencies — to hold a current HLTAID012 certificate.
Approved providers and nominated supervisors of childcare services in Melbourne and Werribee are responsible for maintaining ACECQA-compliant first aid ratios — HLTAID012 is the required standard for all counted staff.
⭐Why Choose AEEC for Your HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid Course?
AEEC is one of Melbourne's most trusted, affordable, and accessible providers of ACECQA-approved childcare first aid training — with two campus locations serving educators across metropolitan Melbourne and the western growth corridor.
ACECQA-Approved Training
HLTAID012 delivered by AEEC (RTO No. 45853) is ACECQA-approved and fully satisfies the Education and Care Services National Law requirements for Victorian childcare services.
Nationally Recognised Certificate
Your Statement of Attainment is accepted by all Australian childcare employers, ACECQA, the Victorian Department of Education, and regulatory authorities across every state and territory.
Melbourne CBD & Werribee
City educators attend our 474 Flinders Street CBD campus; western suburb educators choose our Werribee Station campus — serving Point Cook, Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, and Wyndham.
Experienced Childcare Trainers
Learn from trainers with real early childhood and emergency response experience. Hands-on, scenario-based sessions cover childhood-specific emergencies you will actually face in your role.
International Students Welcome
AEEC is CRICOS-registered (No. 04020H). International students studying CHC30121 or the Diploma of ECEC can complete HLTAID012 for their placement requirements with full support from our admissions team.
Easy Renewal — Every 3 Years
Your HLTAID012 certificate is valid for 3 years. AEEC offers renewal sessions at both campuses — straightforward for centres needing to update multiple staff members at once.
📍HLTAID012 Training Locations — Melbourne CBD & Werribee
AEEC delivers HLTAID012 childcare first aid training at two strategically located Melbourne campuses — one in the heart of the city, one in Melbourne's fastest-growing western corridor. Both are easily reached by public transport.
🏙️ Melbourne CBD Campus
Level 10, 474 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Steps from Flinders Street Station and Southern Cross Station
- Accessible via all Melbourne metropolitan train lines
- Tram stops directly outside on Flinders Street
- Ideal for educators in CBD, Southbank, Carlton, Fitzroy, and Richmond
- Convenient for inner-city childcare centres and kindergartens
- Best for HLTAID012 Melbourne CBD searches
🏘️ Werribee Campus
7, 2–14 Station Place, Werribee VIC 3030
- Adjacent to Werribee Train Station — direct from Melbourne CBD
- Serves Point Cook, Hoppers Crossing, Wyndham Vale, and Tarneit
- Convenient for Manor Lakes, Truganina, Laverton, and Williams Landing
- Free parking available nearby
- Ideal for childcare educators across the Wyndham LGA
- Best for HLTAID012 Werribee and western suburbs searches
🌏HLTAID012 for International Students in Melbourne
Childcare First Aid for International Students
AEEC is a CRICOS-registered provider (CRICOS No. 04020H), formally approved by the Australian Government to train international students. If you are enrolled in CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at a Melbourne university, TAFE, or RTO — you will need HLTAID012 before commencing your practical placement.
Both our Melbourne CBD and Werribee campuses are accessible to international students on Student Visas and other eligible visa subclasses. Our international admissions team provides dedicated support through the enrolment process.
- CRICOS-registered — Australian Government approved
- Available to Student Visa holders (Subclass 500)
- Accepted by all Melbourne universities and TAFE placements
- Statement of Attainment recognised Australia-wide
- International student admissions support provided
- Two convenient Melbourne campus locations
📝How to Enrol — HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid Melbourne
Check Eligibility
Minimum age 14 years. Physical ability to perform CPR demonstrations including kneeling for extended periods. No formal academic prerequisites.
Choose Your Campus
Select Melbourne CBD (Level 10, 474 Flinders St) or Werribee (7, 2–14 Station Pl) based on your location and preferred session date.
Apply Online
Visit admissions.aeec.edu.au and complete the short online enrolment form. International students should contact our admissions team directly.
Confirm & Pay
Complete payment and receive your confirmation email with session details, campus address, and pre-course notes. Group bookings for childcare centres available — call us.
Attend & Get Certified
Complete your face-to-face session, pass all practical and written assessments, and receive your ACECQA-approved HLTAID012 Statement of Attainment — valid for 3 years.