If you work in early childhood education, family day care, outside school hours care (OSHC), or another education and care setting, you need first aid skills that match the age and needs of the children in your care.
Yatson Training is running an HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid course in Albury Wodonga during the week commencing Monday 14 September 2026, with the scheduled practical training date on Friday 18 September 2026.
This course is designed to help educators respond to emergencies involving infants and children. It also supports your workplace compliance requirements through practical, nationally recognised training.
What is HLTAID012 all about?
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is a nationally recognised unit of competency for workers who may need to respond to first aid emergencies involving infants and children.
The unit covers first aid responses in line with guidance from the Australian Resuscitation Council and other Australian clinical bodies. It is designed for:
- Early childhood educators.
- Childcare workers.
- Family day care educators.
- OSHC and vacation care staff.
- Education support workers.
- Other people working in education and care settings.
Unlike general workplace first aid training, HLTAID012 includes child and infant-specific scenarios. You learn how to recognise and respond to emergencies such as choking, asthma, anaphylaxis, injuries and cardiac arrest.
You can review the current unit details and assessment requirements on training.gov.au.
Why childcare educators need specialised First Aid training
Children can deteriorate quickly during a medical emergency. Their airways, bodies and communication abilities are different from those of adults. You need to know how to adjust your response.
The course focuses on situations that are particularly relevant to childcare environments, including:
- Infant and child CPR.
- Choking in infants and children.
- Asthma emergencies.
- Anaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injector use.
- Burns, bleeding and minor wounds.
- Fractures, sprains and soft tissue injuries.
- Seizures and febrile convulsions.
- Fever, dehydration and shock.
- Poisoning and possible envenomation.
- Drowning and breathing difficulties.
- Incident reporting and communication with families.
HLTAID012 may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training requirements under the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations. Always check your service policies and current state or territory requirements.
For childcare managers, maintaining current qualifications is part of effective Workplace Safety planning. It also helps your team respond consistently when an incident occurs.
What you will practise during the Childcare First Aid course HLTAID012
This is not a course where you simply sit through a presentation and receive a certificate. You will practise the skills required in realistic, simulated situations.
During the session, you will be guided to:
- Check the area for hazards before approaching a casualty.
- Assess whether an infant or child is conscious and breathing normally.
- Call emergency services and provide clear information.
- Start CPR when required.
- Use an AED training device safely.
- Perform CPR on adult, child and infant manikins.
- Manage choking using age-appropriate techniques.
- Use an adrenaline auto-injector training device.
- Administer asthma medication with a spacer device.
- Apply bandages and dressings.
- Complete an incident report accurately.
- Communicate relevant information to parents, carers and emergency services.
- Review the response after the simulated incident.
The assessment requirements for HLTAID012 include practical demonstrations and realistic scenarios involving adult, child and infant casualties. You must demonstrate that you can apply the skills, not just describe them.
The Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR) publishes evidence-based recommendations for resuscitation education and practice. You can access the current ANZCOR guidelines for further information.
Hands-on training led by Jackie Hislop RN
Yatson Training’s lead trainer, Jackie Hislop, is a Registered Nurse with professional medical experience and a background in care and training.
Jackie understands that educators need more than a list of procedures. You need to know what to do, when to do it and how to communicate during a stressful incident.
Her approach is practical and supportive. She explains the reason behind each technique, then gives you time to practise. You can ask questions, repeat a skill and receive direct feedback.
This makes the training more useful than a dry, mandatory exercise. It also helps you build the muscle memory needed to act quickly and safely.
Yatson Training provides professional First Aid training for corporate clients, childcare centres, small groups and individuals across Albury Wodonga.
The scheduled Albury Wodonga course
The upcoming course is suited to educators and childcare teams who need to obtain or renew their Childcare First Aid course HLTAID012 qualification.
Course timing:
- Training week: Commencing Monday 14 September 2026.
- Scheduled practical session: Friday 18 September 2026.
- Location: Albury Wodonga region.
- Delivery: Theory and practical components, with hands-on face-to-face assessment.
- Course: HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting.
Check the Yatson Training courses page for current booking information, course details and enrolment instructions. You can also view the specific HLTAID012 course information and booking options.
If you are booking for a childcare centre, contact Yatson Training before enrolling. The team can help you coordinate staff attendance and identify the most suitable training option for your service.
Keep in mind: certification currency matters
Completing HLTAID012 is an important step. Keeping your skills current is equally important.
Use this checklist to support your workplace planning:
- Check when each staff member completed HLTAID012.
- Confirm that CPR training is current according to your workplace and regulatory requirements.
- Schedule CPR refreshers before they expire.
- Review asthma and anaphylaxis action plans regularly.
- Inspect first aid kits and replace expired or missing items.
- Practise emergency procedures with your team.
- Record training dates and certificates in your staff compliance system.
- Ask your regulator or approved training provider if you are unsure about a specific requirement.
First aid qualifications and refresher requirements can change. Do not rely on an old certificate or informal advice. Check your service requirements and use current guidance from the relevant regulator, training.gov.au and ANZCOR.
HLTAID012 compared with general workplace first aid
Many workplaces use HLTAID011 Provide First Aid for general workplace emergencies. This course is suitable for a broad range of work environments.
Childcare and education settings require additional consideration because the casualty may be an infant or child. HLTAID012 includes paediatric first aid content and specific scenarios for asthma and anaphylaxis.
If you work in childcare, do not assume that a general qualification automatically meets your service’s requirements. Confirm the correct unit before booking.
Yatson Training can also assist businesses seeking Workplace First Aid certification, general first aid training or CPR training. If you need to Learn CPR in Albury Wodonga, review the Yatson Training courses or ask the team about upcoming options.
For larger organisations, Yatson Training also provides Corporate First Aid training in the Albury Wodonga area.
Our recommendation for childcare centres
Book training before your staff certificates expire. Avoid leaving compliance checks until the last minute.
For the September course:
- Review your staff training register.
- Identify educators who need HLTAID012.
- Confirm who requires a CPR refresher.
- Reserve places for the Friday 18 September practical session.
- Prepare staff for the physical requirements of CPR practice.
- Keep copies of completed certificates and records.
- Update your centre’s emergency response procedures after training.
Good Workplace Safety planning is ongoing. A certificate is one part of the process. Your team must also know where the first aid kit is located, how to contact emergency services and how to follow your centre’s emergency action plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is HLTAID012 the right course for childcare educators?
HLTAID012 is specifically designed for people working in education and care settings, including early childhood educators, childcare workers and OSHC staff. Confirm your service’s requirements before enrolling.
Is the course practical?
Yes. The course includes hands-on practice and practical assessment using adult, child and infant manikins, AED training devices and other first aid equipment.
Can a whole childcare team attend?
Yes. Yatson Training offers flexible training for corporate clients, childcare centres, small groups and individuals. Contact the team to discuss your staffing and scheduling needs.
Why should I complete training before an emergency?
Training gives you the opportunity to practise in a controlled environment. In an emergency, you need to assess the situation, call for help and provide an appropriate response without wasting time.
How do I book the September course?
Visit the Yatson Training courses page or telephone Yatson Training on 0450 533 179.
Book HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid in Albury Wodonga
The week commencing Monday 14 September 2026 is a practical opportunity to update your childcare first aid skills before the busy spring period.
Train with experienced professionals. Learn from lead trainer Jackie Hislop RN. Practise the skills that matter for infants and children. Support your team’s compliance and Workplace Safety planning.
Telephone Yatson Training today on 0450 533 179 for all your First Aid training needs, or book through the courses page.
Visit yatsontraining.com.au for more information.
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