Nationally Recognised Training
First Aid in
Remote Sites
2–3 Days
3 Year Renewal
No Prerequisites
Remote Worksites
2
2–3 days
3 Years
ARC
ABOUT THIS COURSE
HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site is the advanced qualification for workers in locations where emergency response may be hours away — equipping you to manage casualties for extended periods until help arrives.
This course extends standard first aid with extended casualty care, remote area communication, evacuation planning and improvisation when standard equipment is unavailable. It covers the unique challenges of providing first aid in mining, agriculture, marine, expedition and remote tourism settings.
The qualification is essential for designated first aiders working at sites where the response time of emergency services exceeds standard expectations, as defined by Safe Work Australia’s Code of Practice.
Units of Competency
What’s Included
Your Statement of Attainment will cover the following nationally recognised unit:
What You Will Learn
Course Content
- All HLTAID011 first aid skills (CPR, AED, casualty management)
- Remote area communication — radio, satellite, emergency beacons
- Environmental emergencies — heat stroke, hypothermia, dehydration
- Improvised splinting, dressing and stretcher techniques
- Resource conservation and equipment improvisation
- Working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and remote medical advice
- Extended casualty care — managing patients for hours not minutes
- Evacuation planning and casualty transport
- Envenomation in remote settings — snake, spider, marine creatures
- Mental health first aid in isolation
- Documentation for medical handover after extended care
Assessment
How You’ll Be Assessed
Practical Performance Tasks
Written Assessment
Who Should Attend
Is This Course Right for You?
- Mine site workers and emergency response teams
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Agricultural, station and pastoral workers
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Marine crew, fishing and offshore workers
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Expedition leaders, guides and adventure tourism operators
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Forestry, surveying and geological field workers
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Anyone working more than 1 hour from standard emergency services
Course Details
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites — open to all
- Minimum 14 years of age
- Physical capacity to kneel and perform CPR on a manikin on the floor
- Appropriate attire — long pants and closed-in shoes (outdoor practical components)
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required for certification
- Reasonable fitness for outdoor scenarios and improvisation tasks
USI Required
Ready to Book?
Group bookings available — we come to you, or you come to us.
How We Deliver
Flexible Training Options
We come to you, or you come to us.
Face-to-Face
Full day — minimum contact time as per unit
All theory, practical training and assessment completed in a single session with your trainer.
Blended Learning
Reduced face-to-face — theory completed online
Complete theory at your own pace online, then attend a practical skills and assessment session.
Workplace / Onsite
We come to you – any format
We deliver at your workplace. Ideal for groups – custom scheduling including outside business hours.