What is the HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set?
The HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set is the skill set industry endorses for people working in, or moving into, a nominated occupational first aider role. It goes further than a standard first aid course. You learn to respond to serious incidents with advanced first aid and oxygen, and you learn to set up, maintain and coordinate first aid across a whole workplace.
A first aider at an office and an occupational first aider at a mine site or factory carry very different responsibilities. This skill set is built for the second role, where there may be no ambulance for a while and someone has to own the site’s first aid plan, kits and records.
- Four nationally recognised units in one skill set
- Online learning plus face-to-face practical sessions
- Covers both emergency response and first aid management
- Practical training across NSW, QLD and VIC
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Entry requirements
- No formal prerequisites to start the skill set. HLTAID015 requires HLTAID011, which you complete within the skill set through HLTAID014.
- The ability to perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer CPR (5 cycles of compressions and ventilations) on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor.
- Access to a workplace first aid kit and checklist, an incident report form, and your state or territory WHS first aid code of practice for the HLTAID016 assessments.
- Reasonable literacy and numeracy skills to follow Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and complete workplace documentation.
- Basic computer and digital literacy skills, and reliable internet.
- Photo ID required for the online assessments.
- Must be 18+ (under 18 permitted with guardian consent).
What you’ll learn
The skill set covers two sides of the occupational first aider role: responding to an emergency, and running first aid across the workplace. You’ll learn how to:
- Assess and manage casualties with injuries and illnesses, from minor wounds to major trauma
- Perform CPR and use an AED to current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines
- Respond to serious incidents, including multiple casualties, until emergency services arrive
- Use airway adjuncts and suction, and give oxygen therapy safely
- Work out what first aid resources, kits and facilities your workplace needs
- Develop a first aid action plan and maintain kits and equipment
- Keep accurate first aid records and protect privacy
- Take part in debriefs and review how incidents were handled
Course units
The skill set is made up of four units. Three include a practical session, and HLTAID016 is completed fully online.
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
What is this unit?
The core first aid unit, covering how to recognise and respond to injuries and illnesses until help arrives.
Why it matters
It’s the foundation every other unit in the skill set builds on, and a prerequisite for HLTAID015.
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn CPR and AED use, bleeding control, managing shock, fractures, burns, asthma, anaphylaxis and other common emergencies.
How you’ll be assessed
Online theory, then practical demonstrations in simulated scenarios. You complete this unit as part of HLTAID014.
Practical benefit
You’ll be able to give first aid confidently in most workplace and community situations.
HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid
What is this unit?
This unit covers advanced first aid response, including managing serious incidents and multiple casualties.
Why it matters
Occupational first aiders often manage a scene for some time before an ambulance arrives, especially on larger or remote sites.
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn to assess and manage casualties with major trauma, coordinate other first aiders, and hand over to emergency services.
How you’ll be assessed
Online learning followed by a 7.5 hour face-to-face practical session with scenario-based assessment.
Practical benefit
You’ll be ready to lead the first aid response at a serious workplace incident.
HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy
What is this unit?
This unit covers advanced resuscitation using oxygen and airway equipment.
Why it matters
Many higher-risk workplaces keep oxygen and airway adjuncts on site, and first aiders need to use them safely.
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn to use oropharyngeal airways, suction and bag-valve-mask resuscitation, and give oxygen therapy.
How you’ll be assessed
Online learning followed by a 3 hour face-to-face practical session.
Practical benefit
You’ll be able to give advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy with confidence.
HLTAID016 Manage First Aid Services and Resources
What is this unit?
This unit covers establishing, maintaining and reviewing first aid across a workplace.
Why it matters
Someone has to plan first aid, keep kits and equipment ready, and keep records accurate.
What you’ll learn
You’ll learn to assess first aid needs, develop a first aid action plan, maintain kits and equipment, and review incidents.
How you’ll be assessed
Completed 100% online through a knowledge test and workplace tasks, with about 3 hours of assessment.
Practical benefit
You’ll be able to manage first aid services and resources for your workplace.
Delivery & assessment
Delivery format
- Self-paced online learning for the theory components of all four units
- Face-to-face practical sessions for HLTAID014 (7.5 hours) and HLTAID015 (3 hours) with qualified first aid trainers
- HLTAID016 is completed 100% online, with about 3 hours of assessment tasks
Assessment method
- Online knowledge checks and theory questions
- Practical demonstrations of CPR, advanced first aid, airway management and oxygen therapy in simulated scenarios
- Workplace tasks for HLTAID016, including a first aid action plan, a risk assessment of first aid provisions, and an equipment checklist with a maintenance schedule
You must be deemed competent in all four units to receive the skill set. Read our student information and assessment policies before you enrol.
Career pathways
HLTSS00068 is designed for people who are responsible for first aid at work, especially in higher-risk or remote workplaces. It supports roles such as:
- Occupational first aid officer
- WHS officer or safety adviser with first aid responsibilities
- Emergency response team member or leader
- Entry steps towards mine medic or rescue medic roles, which usually also need a clinical qualification
The units may also count towards a range of Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications.
Pathways into further training
Already hold some of the units? You can take them as separate courses, or build on the skill set with further study:
Certification and validity
When you’re deemed competent in all four units, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set, listing HLTAID011, HLTAID014, HLTAID015 and HLTAID016.
Safe Work Australia’s model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace recommends first aiders renew their first aid qualification every three years and refresh CPR every year. Check with your state or territory WHS regulator and your employer for any specific refresher requirements.
Who should take this course?
This skill set suits people who are, or will be, the nominated occupational first aider at their workplace, including:
- Designated first aid officers in mining, construction, manufacturing and utilities
- Workers on remote or isolated sites, where emergency services may take time to arrive
- Emergency response team members
- WHS officers who also coordinate first aid
- Workplaces that use oxygen or advanced first aid equipment on site
If you only need first aid for a lower-risk workplace, HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is usually enough.
Locations
Practical sessions run regularly at IPC venues across Northern NSW and VIC, with additional venues in QLD.
- Venue details and maps provided on enrolment
- Group and workplace training is available on request
Pricing
Contact our team for current HLTSS00068 skill set pricing, including options if you already hold some of the units.
Individual course fees
- HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid (includes HLTAID011): $345
- HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy: from $198
- HLTAID016 Manage First Aid Services and Resources: $345
Additional costs
- $35 non-refundable administration fee per booking
- Employer invoices incur a $45 administration fee
- Travel and accommodation expenses, if required
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How the skill set works
Study the theory online, attend two practical sessions, and complete the first aid management unit from home.
Enrol and receive access to the student portal.
Our team will help you book the practical sessions that suit you.
Complete the online learning at your own pace.
Work through the theory for all four units before your practical sessions.
Attend your face-to-face practical sessions.
Complete the HLTAID014 and HLTAID015 practical sessions with qualified trainers, and finish the HLTAID016 assessments online.
FAQs
Have questions about the HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set? Below you’ll find answers about the units, prerequisites and how the skill set is delivered.
What is the HLTSS00068 Occupational First Aid Skill Set?
It’s a nationally recognised skill set made up of four first aid units. Industry endorses it for people working in, or intending to take up, nominated occupational first aider roles.
Which units are in HLTSS00068?
What’s the difference between an occupational first aider and a regular first aider?
A first aider with HLTAID011 can respond to most emergencies. An occupational first aider also handles serious incidents with advanced equipment such as oxygen, and manages first aid across the workplace, including kits, records and plans.
I already hold some of the units. Do I need to redo them?
Not necessarily. If you hold current units, they may count towards the skill set. Talk to our course advisors about credit transfer before you enrol.
How often do I need to renew occupational first aid?
Safe Work Australia’s model code recommends renewing first aid qualifications every three years and CPR every year. Check with your WHS regulator and employer, as some workplaces set their own refresher requirements.
Occupational first aid training for workplaces
Need your emergency response team or first aid officers trained? We can deliver the practical sessions at your workplace and help you plan the full skill set.
Be the first aider your workplace relies on
See how this skill set prepares you to respond to serious incidents and keep first aid ready across your site.
Emergency Response and First Aid Management
Cover both sides of the occupational first aider role, from advanced first aid and oxygen therapy to running first aid across your site.
Developed by Emergency Health Professionals
Designed by experienced instructors with real-world backgrounds in emergency care, pre-hospital medicine and workplace safety.
Hands-On Practical Training
Practise CPR, airway management and oxygen therapy in realistic scenarios with qualified first aid trainers.
HLTSS00068 accredited training, real outcomes
This nationally recognised skill set is delivered by International Paramedic College (RTO 45284) under strict compliance standards, so you can train with confidence.
Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45284)
International Paramedic College is an ASQA-approved Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45284) that delivers nationally recognised training and qualifications in Australia.
Nationally recognised qualifications
We deliver nationally recognised qualifications and accredited training that support real employment and workplace outcomes.
Certification you can use anywhere
Upon completing training, your results lead to a recognised certification that can be used for employment, workplace compliance, and further study.
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Our trainers bring real pre-hospital, ambulance and workplace safety experience to every practical session.
Susan Devlin
Susan Devlin is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of IPC, bringing over 20 years of experience in vocational education and training, business management and regulatory compliance. She leads IPC’s strategic direction with a focus on people, quality training and sustainable growth.
Kel Gale
Kel’s professional background spans training across the pre-hospital health care, maritime and tourism sectors, with a strong focus on providing practical, efficient, evidence-based education.
Reahanna Clark
Reahanna Clark is IPC’s Course Advisor, supporting new and continuing students as they navigate their training and career pathways in emergency health care. With over five years of RTO experience and a background in health sciences, she provides helpful guidance on course selection, enrolment, credit transfers, and RPL applications, helping students feel confident throughout their study journey.
Caroline Gey
Caroline leads IPC’s audit and compliance activities, ensuring quality training outcomes, regulatory compliance, and robust systems that support students, trainers, and industry partners.
Dave Mortimer
David is a registered paramedic with NSW Ambulance and a highly experienced trainer with over 12 years of first aid education experience. He delivers practical, engaging training across the IPC’s first aid courses and trains our Diploma of Emergency Health Care, bringing real emergency‑response insight to every class.
Dee Heffernan
Dee Heffernan is IPC’s Training and Professional Development Officer, working closely with partners to support training delivery and compliance. Drawing on her experience as a trainer and her paramedical studies, she helps partners stay informed, capable, and confident.
Cora O'Callaghan
Cora is IPC’s Training and Student Success Coordinator, supporting learners from enrolment through to course completion. Known for her solutions-focused style, she helps ensure students stay engaged, supported, and confident throughout their training journey.
Lynette Hawthorn
Lynette Hawthorn is a Training Coordinator at IPC, helping students navigate their courses and stay on track from start to finish. She is passionate about supporting learners as they develop the skills needed to make a difference in their communities.
Rebecca Wade
Rebecca Wade is a Trainer and Assessor with more than 30 years of experience across community and children’s services. Her career supporting vulnerable individuals shapes her practical, compassionate approach to first aid training.
Tony Ruttley
Tony Ruttley is a Trainer and Assessor with over 20 years of experience in sports medicine and emergency care. His background as a rugby league sports trainer brings valuable real-world insight into injury management and emergency response.
Harjot Singh Sandhu
Harjot Singh Sandhu is an experienced Trainer and Assessor with more than 13 years in disability, mental health, and community healthcare. His hands-on background helps him deliver engaging first aid training grounded in real-world scenarios.
Tamieka Huxley
Tamieka Huxley is a Trainer and Assessor delivering first aid training across the Northern NSW region. She is passionate about empowering local communities with the confidence and skills to respond effectively in emergencies.
Steve Tevelein
Steve Tevelein is a First Aid and CPR Trainer with extensive experience in emergency response and community service. As a long-time SES member, he brings practical knowledge into every training session.
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