Need to get your childcare staff certified fast, in your centre?
If you’re managing a group of 6 or more in Perth or nearby, WJS Training comes to your workplace and gets your team trained with nationally recognised childcare first aid in just one session. Training and assessment delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
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What First Aid Course Do I Need for Childcare in Perth, WA?
For childcare workers in Australia, HLTAID012 First Aid in Education and Care Setting is a mandatory and nationally recognized first aid course. This course provides the specific knowledge and skills required to provide first aid in emergencies in childcare settings, including infants and children.
We recommend that schools, childcare centres, and early learning centres get certified in:
HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
This course is ACEQA-approved (The Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority) and already includes these certifications:
- HLTAID009 – CPR (including babies and children)
- HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
- HLTAID010 – Provide basic emergency life support
The course is specifically tailored to the unique needs of childcare settings, ensuring participants are prepared to handle emergencies involving young children.
Still wondering what first aid do I need for childcare staff? This is the one. It ticks every box for compliance — and more importantly, it prepares your team to respond with confidence.
Whether they’re full-time educators or casual assistants, staff working in early childhood education must meet legal first aid requirements.
For most team members, this means having a current HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting certificate. It’s not just about meeting the standard — it ensures that everyone on-site can act quickly in an emergency, no matter their role.
Who Needs This Training?
Anyone working with or around children in an education or care setting, including:
- Educators
- Assistants
- Family day care providers
- Preschool and kindy staff
- OSHC workers
- Centre directors and managers
Even admin staff may need it, depending on their role.
What First Aid Courses Do I Need for Childcare Centres to Stay Compliant?
In Western Australia, Regulation 136 of the Education and Care Services National Regulations mandates that approved providers of centre-based services ensure the following:
- At least one staff member or one nominated supervisor holds a current approved first aid qualification.
- At least one staff member or one nominated supervisor has undertaken current approved anaphylaxis management training.
- At least one staff member or one nominated supervisor has undertaken current approved emergency asthma management training.
Services must have staff with current approved qualifications on duty at all times and immediately available in an emergency. One staff member may hold one or more of the qualifications.
Most centres are legally required to ensure that at least one staff member with a current HLTAID012 qualification is present at all times.
But more often, every educator needs it — especially in long day care and preschool settings.
This means keeping up with renewals, tracking certificates, and making sure new staff are trained as soon as possible. That’s where group training makes things easier.
👉 Check our detailed guide on How to Organize HLTAID012 First Aid Course for Your Childcare Staff in Perth
What Essential Skills Are Covered?
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course covers real, relevant skills for real childcare situations, including:
- Infant and child CPR, adults CPR as well
- Usage of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on adults and kids
- EpiPen use for anaphylaxis (critical in childcare)
- Asthma first aid (critical in childcare)
- Seizures, choking, and unconscious collapse
- Treating cuts, burns, sprains, bites, and nosebleeds
- Emergency action planning and incident response
It’s the practical stuff your team needs, delivered in a way that sticks. WJS Training delivers all the equipment you need for practice, e.g. AEDs, mannequins, directly to your centre.
Nationally Recognized
To be sure that courses are nationally recognized, it ensures that the skills and knowledge acquired are recognized across different childcare services and locations within Australia.
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How Long Does It Take?
With WJS Training, we come to you and run the practical part of the course in around 2 hours, plus around 4-6 hours of online theory from anywhere, anytime that suits your team.
No long lectures. No wasted time. Just practical training delivered in your centre — with fast certification for your whole team.
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Why Perth Childcare and Early Learning Centres Trust WJS Training
- We come to your centre — no travel, no work disruption
- Designed for groups of 6+ staff
- Fast, efficient sessions (just 2 hours)
- Delivered by local Perth trainers who understand childcare
- Courses are approved, nationally recognised and fully compliant, delivered on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
- You get certificates, usually the same day
Our goal is to keep your operations smooth and your team fully trained — without disrupting your day.
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Important Stats You Should Know
- Falls are the most common cause of hospital admissions for Aussie kids in 2021-2022, according to AIHW
- Allergic reactions, choking, and seizures are also high on the list
- In many childcare centres, regulators require a minimum number of HLTAID012 certified staff on-site at all times
Compliance aside, this training can help prevent a serious injury from turning into a tragedy.
Do You Need to Renew Childcare First Aid?
Yes, renewal is essential:
- HLTAID009 (CPR) – every 12 months
- HLTAID012 (Childcare First Aid) – every 3 years
WJS Training can remind you when it’s time to book your team again. We’re here to help make renewals easy and stress-free.
FAQ: What First Aid Do I Need for Childcare in Perth?
1. What’s the right first aid course for childcare staff in Perth, WA?
If your team works in childcare, early learning, or any education setting, they need HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting. It’s approved by ACECQA and includes:
- CPR (HLTAID009)
- Basic life support (HLTAID010)
- General first aid (HLTAID011)
This one course covers everything recommended and gives your team the right skills to manage real emergencies involving young children.
2. How do I arrange group childcare first aid training for my team in Perth?
Simple:
- Choose your date
- WJS Training comes to your centre with everything you need
- Your team completes the online theory beforehand
- We run a 2-hour hands-on practical session at your site
- Certificates are usually issued the same day
That’s it. No travel, no wasted hours, and everyone’s certified together.
3. What happens if some of our staff need full first aid training for childcare and others just a CPR update?
No problem – we’ll tailor the session so both groups are covered at once. Staff who need only CPR will leave the room earlier. Everyone trains together on-site, and we issue the right certificates for each person.
Still Wondering What First Aid You Need for Childcare?
If you’re asking, what first aid do I need for childcare?, here’s the answer:
HLTAID012, delivered fast and properly by trusted Perth trainers who come to you.
You don’t need to coordinate transport.
You don’t need to chase certificates.
You don’t even need to book a venue.
Just gather your team of 6 or more — we’ll take care of the rest.
