Advance your first aid knowledge or update your current certification with this course that will give you the skills to confidently respond in a medical emergency in the workplace or community.
First Aid Skill Set
Advance your first aid knowledge or update your current certification with this course. This course will add value to your existing certification/s, giving you the skills to confidently provide assistance in a medical emergency in the workplace or in the community.
This course offers you the skills to recognise an emergency situation, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in line with current guidelines, provide first aid, operate first aid equipment, and accurately convey incident details to emergency service personnel. Our industry-embedded teachers offer one-on-one guidance to help you succeed in your studies no matter what flexible study option you choose.
Successful completion of this course will give you the confidence to respond in emergency situations while at work or in the community.
SIMULATED-LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS | FLEXIBLE TRAINING |
| Our learning spaces are more than just classrooms. The simulated working environment will prepare you for real-world situations while under the supervision of industry professionals. | We know that life is busy, that's why our courses are designed to be flexible. Our mixed-mode delivery means you can complete components of your study online at a time that suits you. We can also tailor first aid training to fulfill staff training requirements - in our classrooms or at your workplace. |
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete core unit from the list below.
| UNIT NAME | Unit description |
| Provide first aid | 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, include community and workplace settings. |
It is highly recommended that you are aged 15 or older by the course commencement date.
Please note: to successfully meet assessment requirements you are required to demonstrate 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult manikin on the floor as well as 2 minutes of uninterrupted single rescuer (CPR) on an infant manikin on a hard surface.
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player.
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at IXCEL, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at IXCEL.
Observation
An educator will directly observe your performance of activities in a real or simulated workplace, role play or exercise, or a demonstration of practical skills.
Written assessment
Written assessments can take a number of forms including case studies, assignments, projects, workbooks, presentations, reports, reflective tasks, self evaluation, and research projects. Your educator will indicate what kind of written assessment you are expected to submit for each unit.
Questioning
Questioning could take the form of written question and answers, such as examinations, tests or online quizzes. It could also be spoken questions and answers.
Portfolio
A portfolio is a collection of evidence of your skills. This could include collections of samples of your work, observation checklists, third-party reports, products with supporting documentation, historical evidence, training records, and journals, logbooks or work diaries.
Work samples
Work samples are products or items that you produce during your studies or project work.
Third-party feedback
Third-party feedback is information we gather from the people training or supervising you throughout your studies. Examples of things we might gather include: interviews with employers, supervisors or peers; testimonials, reports or references from employers or supervisors; evidence of workplace training or vocational placement; and peer observation.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however IXCEL policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
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