Skill pathway
First Aid
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First Aid is one of the skills Australian employers list in job ads we track. Below is the free training that builds it and the work it leads to.
Why employers ask for First Aid
First Aid shows up in the skill requirements for 12 of the Australian careers we track, including Disability Support Worker, Aged Care Worker, Early Childhood Educator. 2 of the job listings currently on SkillHarbour name it as a requirement.
Where to learn First Aid
Start here (beginner)
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Vertical Rescue
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Advanced Diploma of Maritime Operations (Master Unlimited)
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Basic Rescue
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Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
University of Colorado System
Wilderness First Aid
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Course in Basic Wildfire Awareness
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Certificate IV in Greyhound Racing Industry
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Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
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Structural Collapse
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Certificate III in Working with Crocodiles
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Certificate III in Arboriculture
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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Master up to 45 metres Near Coastal)
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Certificate III in Fitness
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Certificate IV in Guiding
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Road Accident Rescue
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Certificate III in Plumbing
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Diploma of Marine Engineering
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Wilderness First Aid
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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near Coastal)
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Occupational First Aid Skill Set
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Certificate III in Racing Services
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Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage
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Course in Providing First Aid to a Compressed Gas Diving Casualty
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Course in First Aid Management of Anaphylaxis
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Diploma of Maritime Operations
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Course in Basic Oxygen Administration for First Aid
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SES First aid and safety
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Certificate III in Guiding
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Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
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Certificate III in Community Safety Services
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Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
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Certificate III in Animal Care Services
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Coxswains Grade 3 Skill Set
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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Cookery)
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Certificate IV in Farriery
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Certificate III in Horse Care
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Certificate II in Drainage
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Course in the Management of Asthma Risks and Emergencies
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Certificate III in Sport Coaching
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Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)
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Diploma of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation
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Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
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Certificate II in Medical Service First Response
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Diploma of Dental Technology
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Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies
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Diploma of Kinesiology
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Diploma of Reflexology
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Certificate IV in Medical Practice Assisting
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Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda
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Certificate III in Mining Exploration
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Diploma of Clinical Aromatherapy
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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
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Certificate III in Pathology
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Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Linesperson)
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Marine Engineering Class 3 Near Coastal Shipboard Safety Skill Set
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Diploma of Public Safety (Recovery Management)
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Course in Epilepsy Management
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Certificate II in Mining/Field Exploration
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Course in Disability First Aid
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Certificate IV in Sport Coaching
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Certificate IV in the Classical Pilates Method
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Certificate IV in Wool Classing
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Underground Mine Safety Skill Set
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Certificate III in Gas Fitting
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Certificate II in Underground Coal Mining
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Surface Mine Safety Skill Set
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Certificate III in Maritime Operations
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Safety Training Certification Skill Set
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Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching
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Certificate III in Racing (Greyhound)
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Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
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Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near Coastal)
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Certificate IV in Wind Power Generation
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Certificate II in Arboriculture
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Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
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Certificate III in Racing (Stablehand)
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Certificate II in Sport Coaching
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Diploma of Equine Allied Health
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Certificate III in Roof Plumbing
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Certificate IV in Equine Care
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Certificate III in Emergency Response and Rescue
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Certificate II in Security Operations
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Movement Skills Training for People with Disabilities Skill Set
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Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Skill Set
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Trackwork Supervisor Skill Set
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Inland Open Water Lifeguard
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Tracked Horse Trail Ride Guiding
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Alpine Search and Survival Operations
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Greyhound Preparation for Transitioning to a Pet Skill Set
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Incident response team member
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Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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Crocodile Egg Harvesting Skill Set
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Participate in a recovery team
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Sports Trainer Level 1
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Offshore incident response team member
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Care for Crocodiles in a Controlled Environment Skill Set
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Infield Wood Chipping Machine Operator Skill Set (Flail and Wood Chipper with Crane)
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Companion Animal Incident Management Team Leader Skill Set
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Crocodile Incident Skill Set
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Basic Tree Worker Skill Set
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Community Safety Services Skill Set
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Group Exercise Leader
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Pool Lifeguard
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Crocodile Survey Skill Set
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Certificate III in Basic Health Care
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Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
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Cadet Steward Skill Set
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Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal)
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Crocodile Relocation Skill Set
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Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology
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Aqua Exercise Instruction
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Infield Wood Chipping Machine Operator Skill Set (Flail and Wood Chipper Fed by a Mobile Machine)
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Certificate III in Dental Laboratory Assisting
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Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
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Diploma of School Age Education and Care
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Certificate II in Plumbing Services
Learn to Care
Anaphylaxis & Severe Allergic Reaction First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Asthma Emergency First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Bites, Stings & Envenomation First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Burns & Scalds First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Choking & Airway Obstruction First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Severe Bleeding & Shock First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Stroke Recognition & First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
First Aid Basics
Learn to Care
Infant & Child First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Minor Wounds, Nosebleeds & Sharps Injury First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Drowning & Water Emergency First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains & Strains First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Diabetic Emergency First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Heart Attack & Chest Pain First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Epilepsy, Seizure First Aid and Ongoing Nursing Care
Learn to Care
Head, Neck & Spinal Injury First Aid Refresher
Learn to Care
Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace (Adapted)
Learn to Care
Seizure & Epilepsy First Aid Refresher
Careers that use First Aid
Disability Support Worker
$58k – $75k · needed at level 3 of 5
Aged Care Worker
$58k – $72k · needed at level 3 of 5
Early Childhood Educator
$58k – $80k · needed at level 3 of 5
Safety Inspectors
$124k · needed at level 3 of 5
Ambulance Officers and Paramedics
$148k · needed at level 3 of 5
Fire and Emergency Workers
$129k · needed at level 3 of 5
Other Personal Service Workers
$32k · needed at level 3 of 5
Fitness Instructors
$78k · needed at level 3 of 5
Outdoor Adventure Guides
$67k · needed at level 3 of 5
Pharmacy Sales Assistants
$58k · needed at level 3 of 5
Child Care Centre Managers
$103k · needed at level 2 of 5
Sportspersons
Not published · needed at level 3 of 5