Nationally recognised unit HLTAID011

First Aid Course Cost, Length and Providers (HLTAID011)

HLTAID011 Provide First Aid is the nationally recognised first aid unit, and it includes CPR. Across 13 providers, published prices run $53.46 to $225, and courses range from about 2 hours blended to a full day. The Commonwealth first aid code says CPR should be refreshed annually and first aid renewed every three years. Check what your employer requires.

Last checked 10 October 2026. Rules and prices change, so confirm with the regulator or provider before you book.

Key facts

Unit code: HLTAID011
Price range: $53.46 to $225 (13 published prices)
Typical length: Ranges from about 2 to 3 hours for blended and short in-person courses to a full day (7.5 to 8 hours) for face-to-face courses. Check the provider's page for the format.
Expiry: The Commonwealth WHS first aid code says renew first aid every 3 years and refresh CPR annually. Check with your employer, as state codes and site rules can differ.
Providers compared: 13
Last checked: 10 October 2026

Compare First aid providers

How much does a First aid course cost?

Published prices run $53.46 to $225 across 13 of the 13 providers we compared. Each figure comes from the provider’s own course page on 10 October 2026. See every provider, sorted cheapest first.

What are the rules for First aid?

HLTAID011 Provide first aid is a current unit on the national training register (Release 1). It includes performing CPR (element 2.1).
Source: training.gov.au
The Commonwealth WHS (First Aid in the Workplace) Code of Practice 2015 says refresher training in CPR should be undertaken annually and first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years. State and territory codes can differ, so check what your employer or site requires.
Source: www.legislation.gov.au
Provider-stated (Australian Red Cross, one-day course): includes CPR (HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation). The units listed are HLTAID009, HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support and HLTAID011. CPR must be demonstrated on the adult manikin on the floor.
Source: firstaid.redcross.org.au
Provider-stated (Queensland Ambulance Service RTO): the Statement of Attainment is awarded in HLTAID009, HLTAID010 and HLTAID011. The course is classroom (face-to-face) and generally runs 8 hours including a 30-minute lunch break.
Source: www.qld.gov.au
Provider-stated (First Aid Pro, Perth CBD): the first aid course earns HLTAID009, HLTAID010 and HLTAID011, and the HLTAID011 certificate is described as valid for 3 years. The page describes HLTAID009 CPR as valid for 12 months.
Source: www.firstaidpro.com.au
Provider-stated (St John WA): learners must complete mandatory online learning and assessment before the in-class session. St John WA has its own RTO number (0392).
Source: stjohnwa.com.au
Provider-stated (St John NT): delivery is by St John Ambulance Australia, RTO 88041. The St John SA and St John Victoria pages state the same RTO.
Source: www.stjohnnt.org.au
Provider-stated (St John NSW): the same HLTAID011 course is listed as a full-day course with no pre-learning, a 5-hour course that requires pre-learning, and a 100% online version. Prices differ by format.
Source: stjohnnsw.com.au
Provider-stated (North Regional TAFE): the First Aid Skill Set (HLTAID011) is a 2-day on-campus course in Broome, Fitzroy Crossing, Halls Creek, Kununurra, Pundulmurra (South Hedland) and Wyndham. Students can request a credit for HLTAID009. Fees shown are estimates that depend on eligibility for government funding, and extra resource costs may apply.
Source: northregionaltafe.wa.edu.au
Provider-stated (CBD College): a short online learning module must be completed before the in-person session.
Source: www.cbdcollege.edu.au

First aid questions answered

What is the first aid unit code?

HLTAID011 Provide first aid. It is a current unit on training.gov.au (Release 1) and it includes performing CPR. Several providers also list HLTAID009 (CPR) and HLTAID010 (basic emergency life support) on the Statement of Attainment, so check the provider's page.

How much does a first aid course cost?

Across 13 providers, published prices run $53.46 to $225, as listed on each provider's own page and last checked 10 October 2026. Price depends on the format: short blended courses cost less than full-day face-to-face courses. Subsidised or discounted prices may apply to some students, so read the provider's notes.

How long is a first aid course?

It depends on the provider and format. Blended courses can be about 2 to 3 hours in person after online learning. Full-day face-to-face courses run 7.5 to 8 hours. North Regional TAFE in the Kimberley and Pilbara runs a 2-day course.

How long does a first aid certificate last?

The Commonwealth WHS (First Aid in the Workplace) Code of Practice 2015 says first aid qualifications should be renewed every three years, and refresher training in CPR should be undertaken annually. State and territory codes can differ, so check with your employer.

Does a first aid course include CPR?

Yes. HLTAID011 includes performing CPR. Some providers also list HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the certificate. Red Cross states that CPR must be demonstrated on an adult manikin on the floor.

Can I do a first aid course online?

Mostly not on your own. Providers on this page describe blended courses, with online learning followed by a practical session, or a live virtual classroom with a trainer. St John NSW also lists a 100% online version. Check with your employer that they accept the format before you book.

Which providers run first aid courses near mine sites?

St John WA lists training centres in Kalgoorlie, Newman, Hedland, Karratha, Tom Price and Broome. North Regional TAFE lists Broome, Kununurra and Pundulmurra (South Hedland), and St John NT lists Alice Springs, Katherine and Nhulunbuy. Check dates for your town on each provider's page.