Nationally Recognised Training

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and complete recreational SCUBA dives to a maximum depth of 18 metres and to respond to problems and emergency situations involving self and dive buddy. It also requires the ability to assemble and disassemble equipment and to complete basic maintenance at the water’s edge.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to both lead, and complete diver rescues using a range of dive specific techniques. It requires the ability to fully assess the situation, determine a response and complete rescues using methods and equipment appropriate for the situation. It also covers the administration of in-water rescue breathing, and oxygen.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills, and knowledge required to plan and complete recreational SCUBA dives using Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx). It also requires the ability to assemble and dissemble equipment and to complete basic maintenance at the water’s edge.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and complete deep recreational SCUBA dives to a maximum depth of 40 metres using equipment, diving and risk management techniques specific to deep diving.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and supervise or instruct dependent participants during SCUBA diving activities according to predetermined activity plans which might be self-developed or developed by others. It covers the skills required to adjust activities according to prevailing conditions and participant capabilities.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and supervise or instruct dependent participants during specialised or advanced SCUBA diving activities according to predetermined activity plans which might be self-developed or developed by others. It covers the skills required to adjust activities according to prevailing conditions and participant capabilities.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to snorkel as part of a group in confined or open water. It requires the ability to use a snorkel while surface swimming and diving underwater.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and supervise dependent participants during snorkelling activities according to predetermined activity plans which might be self-developed or developed by others. It covers the skills required to adjust activities according to prevailing conditions and participant capabilities.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide CPR in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines indicate that a CPR qualification should be renewed every 12 months.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and respond to life-threatening emergencies in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. This unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide an emergency response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings.

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The unit applies to all workers who may be required to provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. First Aid qualification should be renewed every 3 years.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants, children and adults. The unit applies to educators and support staff working within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies. This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response and emergency life support to a casualty in a remote and/or isolated situation. The unit applies to workers who may be required to prepare for and provide a first aid response in locations beyond the reach of timely medical assistance.

This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to provide an advanced first aid response, including management of the incident and other first aiders, until the arrival of medical or other assistance. The unit applies to workers who may be required to provide, coordinate and manage a first aid response across a range of complex situations, include community and workplace settings.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use specialised equipment in the provision of resuscitation in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. This unit applies to workers who may be required to use specialised equipment to provide resuscitation in a range of complex situations, include community and workplace settings.

Please note that HLTAID011 Provide first aid is a prerequisite for HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and facilitate the provision of appropriate first aid in the workplace. The unit applies to workers in nominated occupational first aid or management roles.

Students of the Course in Basic Oxygen Administration for First Aid will be able to recognise and respond to emergency situations that require the application of oxygen therapy or oxygen resuscitation, as appropriate, until the arrival of medical assistance.