Frequently Asked Questions

Your HLTAID011 (Provide First Aid) certificate is recommended for renewal every 3 years. The CPR component (HLTAID009) should be renewed annually. Many workplaces and regulatory bodies require both to remain current.

Yes. The Australian Resuscitation Council and most industry bodies recommend annual CPR renewal. Skills degrade significantly after 12 months without practice.

HLTAID009 is CPR only - it covers cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use. HLTAID011 is a comprehensive first aid course that includes CPR plus wound management, burns, fractures, medical emergencies, and more. HLTAID011 includes HLTAID009, so you get both qualifications.

HLTAID012 (Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting) is the required first aid qualification for childcare workers, educators, and anyone working in education and care settings. It includes everything in HLTAID011 and HLTAID009, plus additional content specific to managing emergencies involving infants and children.

Yes. All HLTAID units are nationally recognised qualifications. Your Statement of Attainment is valid in every state and territory in Australia.

Our first aid courses include pre-course online theory work (videos and knowledge questions) followed by a face-to-face practical session. During the practical component, you'll practise CPR, AED use, bandaging, and responding to various emergency scenarios. Assessment includes both practical demonstrations and knowledge questions.

HLTAID009 (CPR): Approx. 2-3 hours total. HLTAID011 (First Aid): Approx. 6-8 hours total. HLTAID012 (Childcare First Aid): Approx. 7-9 hours total. All courses include pre-course online work plus face-to-face training time.

SKLD Training course prices: CPR (HLTAID009) - $52, Basic Life Support (HLTAID010) - $102, First Aid (HLTAID011) - $102, Childcare First Aid (HLTAID012) - $112, Asthma & Anaphylaxis + CPR - $112. Group pricing available for onsite bookings of 5+ people.

Yes. We deliver onsite first aid training across the Gold Coast and Brisbane for groups of 5 or more. We bring all equipment - manikins, AED trainers, bandages, and assessment materials. Your team trains together in their own environment.

We require a minimum of 5 participants for onsite delivery. There's no maximum - we can train teams of any size by running multiple sessions.

Yes. We offer both corporate group bookings (5+ people) and private individual bookings. Private bookings may have additional fees. Use our booking form to enquire.

This depends on your workplace risk level, number of workers, and location. The QLD WHS Code of Practice for First Aid provides guidance. Generally: low-risk workplaces need 1 first aider per 25 workers, high-risk workplaces need 1 per 10 workers.

Childcare workers need HLTAID012 (Provide First Aid in Education & Care Setting), current CPR renewed annually, and current asthma and anaphylaxis management training. These are requirements under the Education and Care Services National Regulations.

If casual workers may be required to provide first aid or are nominated as first aiders, they should hold current qualifications. The WHS duty of care applies regardless of employment type.

An expired certificate means you may not meet your workplace's WHS compliance requirements. Your employer could face penalties for not maintaining adequate first aid arrangements. We recommend booking renewal before expiry.

DRSABCD stands for: Danger (check for dangers), Response (check for a response), Send for help (call 000), Airway (open the airway), Breathing (check for breathing), CPR (start CPR if not breathing), Defibrillation (apply AED). This is the standard emergency response protocol taught in all Australian first aid courses.

Yes. A USI is required for all nationally recognised training in Australia. It's free to create and takes about 2 minutes. If you don't have one, we can help you get set up before your course.

The Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines recommend: 30 compressions to 2 breaths ratio for adults, compress at least 1/3 of chest depth, at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. Guidelines are updated regularly - another reason annual CPR renewal matters.

No. All accredited first aid courses in Australia require a face-to-face practical assessment component. You cannot get a valid first aid certificate purely online. Our courses include online pre-course theory followed by mandatory face-to-face practical training and assessment.

SKLD Training is a Gold Coast-based first aid and CPR training provider. We deliver accredited, scenario-based training for businesses, schools, gyms, and hospitality venues. Training and assessment is delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909).

We cover the entire Gold Coast region - from Coomera and Helensvale in the north to Coolangatta in the south, including Southport, Surfers Paradise, Robina, Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, and all surrounding suburbs. We also service Brisbane and surrounding areas.

We deliver scenario-based training that's engaging, practical, and memorable - not boring PowerPoint sessions. We come to your workplace, tailor scenarios to your industry, and focus on building genuine confidence rather than just ticking a compliance box.