First Aid & CPR Training — HLTAID011 · HLTAID009 · HLTAID012
First Aid Course Canberra
ACTA College delivers nationally recognised First Aid and CPR training in Canberra — including general First Aid, CPR and First Aid training relevant to education and care settings. Choose the course that best suits your workplace, industry or personal needs.
- Nationally Recognised Training
- First Aid, CPR & Childcare First Aid
- Canberra Campus
- Practical, Hands-On Learning
First Aid & CPRWhat Is First Aid Training?
Practical skills for the moments that matter.
A First Aid course develops the practical knowledge and confidence to recognise, assess and respond to common First Aid situations until professional help arrives. It's a widely valued credential across Australian workplaces, education and care settings, and community environments.
Why people undertake First Aid training
Some workplaces require staff to hold current First Aid or CPR training as part of their role. Others complete a course to be better prepared at work, at home, on the sporting field, in childcare and education settings, or in the wider community.
What you'll walk away with
On successful completion you'll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit you enrol in. First Aid training does not qualify you as a medical professional — it prepares you to provide appropriate initial care while emergency services are contacted and arriving.
Your Training Options
Choose Your First Aid Course in Canberra
Explore ACTA College's nationally recognised First Aid and CPR training options and choose the course that best suits your workplace, industry or personal requirements.
HLTAID011
Provide First Aid
Practical First Aid training for people who want the skills and confidence to respond to common emergency situations.
Enquire NowHLTAID009
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR training focused on developing the practical skills required to respond to a cardiac emergency.
Enquire NowHLTAID012
Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
First Aid training designed for people working in education and care environments, including those responsible for the safety and wellbeing of children.
Enquire NowDelivery dates, duration and assessment requirements can vary between units. Contact our Canberra team to confirm the details for the course you're interested in.
Why First Aid Training Matters
Practical preparedness for work and life.
First Aid training turns "I'm not sure what to do" into a calm, considered response — a skill valued in every workplace and every community.
Workplace Preparedness
Helps workplaces meet their duty of care and be better prepared to respond when incidents occur.
Emergency Response Skills
Learn a calm, structured approach to assessing and responding to common First Aid situations.
Practical First Aid Knowledge
Build the practical knowledge to provide appropriate initial care while professional help is on the way.
Confidence to Respond
Move from unsure to prepared — with the confidence to act in a workplace or community emergency.
Course Snapshot
First Aid training at a glance.
A quick overview of ACTA College's First Aid and CPR training in Canberra. Specific details vary between HLTAID011, HLTAID009 and HLTAID012 — our team will confirm what applies to the unit you're enrolling in.
Course details are subject to confirmation. Contact our Canberra team on1300 730 830for current dates, duration and pricing.
Who Is This Course For?
Built for workplaces and everyday life.
First Aid and CPR training is relevant to a wide range of people — from those who need current First Aid for their role to those who simply want to be better prepared.
Workplace Employees
People who need current First Aid training as part of their workplace responsibilities.
Construction & Trade Workers
Tradespeople and site workers looking to add a First Aid credential alongside their construction training.
Managers & Supervisors
Team leaders and supervisors who may be a designated first-response contact in their workplace.
Education & Childcare Workers
Educators, carers and support staff working in education and care settings where First Aid for children is a priority.
Community Members
Parents, coaches, carers and volunteers who want the confidence to respond in everyday emergencies.
What You'll Learn
Practical First Aid skills you'll learn.
Across ACTA College's First Aid and CPR training, the focus is on the practical capabilities that matter most in real workplace, education and community situations.
Recognising Emergency Situations
Assessing an Incident
Responding to Common Injuries
Managing First Aid Situations
Communicating During an Emergency
Providing Appropriate Initial Care
Specific competencies vary between HLTAID011, HLTAID009 and HLTAID012 and are confirmed at enrolment.
Learning Environment
Practical training. Real-world confidence.
Representative imagery of the practical First Aid learning approach — instructor-led demonstrations, scenario practice and hands-on activities designed to build genuine confidence.
Why Choose ACTA College
Train with confidence at ACTA College.
A premium First Aid and CPR learning experience delivered by industry-experienced trainers in the heart of Canberra.
Nationally Recognised Training
Delivered by ACTA College — a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 40954). Your Statement of Attainment is nationally recognised.
Industry-Experienced Trainers
Learn from trainers who bring practical experience into the training room — not just textbook theory.
Practical, Hands-On Learning
A practical, scenario-based training experience designed to build genuine confidence to respond.
Supportive Learning Environment
A friendly training environment with trainers focused on helping every participant understand and succeed.
Convenient Canberra Campus
Cohen Street, Belconnen ACT — easy access with parking, public transport and cafés nearby.
Workplace-Focused Training
Training designed to be immediately relevant to real workplace and community situations.
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First Aid Canberra — answered.
Ready to Book Your First Aid Course?
Choose from First Aid, CPR or First Aid in an Education and Care Setting — and book your training in Canberra with ACTA College.
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Canberra Campus
- Experienced Trainers
Enquire Now
Book Your First Aid Course
Send us a quick enquiry and our Canberra team will confirm the next available intake, walk you through what to bring and help you get your USI sorted if you need one.
Canberra Campus
Cohen Street, Belconnen ACT 2617