HLTAID012 Childcare First Aid Training Equipment Checklist for RTOs

Delivering HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting requires training resources that support realistic first aid scenarios involving adults, children and infants.

For RTOs and first aid trainers, this means having suitable CPR manikins, AED training equipment, asthma and anaphylaxis training devices, bandages, first aid kits, PPE and other resources available for practical training and assessment.

This guide provides a practical HLTAID012 equipment checklist for trainers preparing education and care first aid courses.

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What is HLTAID012?

HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting is a nationally recognised unit covering first aid responses relevant to education and care environments.

The unit applies to workers who may need to respond to first aid emergencies involving children and infants, including asthma and anaphylaxis emergencies.

RTOs should refer directly to the current HLTAID012 unit and assessment requirements on Training.gov.au when determining their required training resources.

What equipment is required for HLTAID012 assessment?

Current HLTAID012 assessment conditions specify access to:

  • emergency action plans;
  • adult resuscitation manikins;
  • child resuscitation manikins;
  • infant resuscitation manikins;
  • an adrenaline auto-injector training device;
  • AED training devices;
  • a workplace first aid kit;
  • a placebo bronchodilator and spacer device;
  • different types of wound dressings and bandages;
  • blankets and items used when treating for shock;
  • personal protective equipment (PPE); and
  • appropriate workplace or site incident documentation.

Importantly, HLTAID012 assessment scenarios are designed around child and infant casualties, making suitable paediatric training resources particularly important.

Adult, child and infant CPR manikins

One of the key differences between HLTAID012 and more general first aid training is the requirement for access to adult, child and infant resuscitation manikins.

Using different manikin sizes allows learners to practise the differences involved when responding to adults, children and infants.

RTOs purchasing manikins for regular childcare first aid courses may want to consider:

  • adult, child and infant training capability;
  • CPR feedback features;
  • replaceable lungs and airways;
  • cleaning requirements;
  • replacement component availability;
  • durability for frequent learner use; and
  • transport and storage requirements.

AED trainers for childcare first aid courses

AED training devices are included in the current HLTAID012 assessment conditions.

AED trainers allow learners to practise device operation and follow simulated AED prompts without using a live defibrillator.

Enzo Medix supplies the XFT MINI AED Trainer for CPR and first aid training environments.

Trainers running regular classes should also consider keeping replacement training pads, cables and suitable batteries available so damaged or worn components do not interrupt a scheduled course.

Adrenaline auto-injector trainers for anaphylaxis training

Anaphylaxis is especially important in education and care environments, and the HLTAID012 assessment conditions specify access to an adrenaline auto-injector training device.

A trainer device allows participants to practise handling and demonstration techniques without medication or a live emergency device.

Enzo Medix supplies an EpiPen Trainer for First Aid Training suitable for classroom demonstrations and participant practice.

Training devices contain no medication and should only be used for training. Trainers should follow current action plans, assessment requirements and product instructions.

Asthma placebo inhalers and spacer training devices

Asthma management is another important component of education and care first aid training.

HLTAID012 assessment conditions specify access to a placebo bronchodilator and spacer device.

Enzo Medix supplies an Asthma Placebo Inhaler for First Aid Training and Asthma Spacer Training Device for practical demonstrations and participant familiarisation.

Placebo training products do not contain active medication and are intended for training and demonstration use only.

Emergency action plans

Emergency action plans are specifically included in the assessment resources for HLTAID012.

These can help trainers create realistic scenarios involving asthma, anaphylaxis and other emergencies that may occur in education and care settings.

RTOs should use current, appropriate resources and ensure that their scenarios, documentation and assessment tools align with the applicable unit requirements and organisational procedures.

Bandages and wound dressings for childcare first aid training

Children can present with a wide range of minor injuries during education, recreation and care activities. Practical first aid training therefore benefits from having different dressing and bandage types available for learner practice.

Depending on the scenario, useful training stock may include:

  • triangular bandages;
  • crepe bandages;
  • conforming bandages;
  • compression bandages;
  • non-adherent dressings;
  • combine dressings;
  • gauze;
  • medical tape; and
  • other appropriate wound care products.

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Workplace first aid kit

A workplace first aid kit is included in the current assessment resources for HLTAID012.

Using a complete kit during simulated scenarios can help learners practise locating and selecting appropriate equipment rather than simply receiving the required product directly from the trainer.

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PPE and hygiene supplies

Personal protective equipment is also included in the HLTAID012 assessment conditions.

Depending on the scenario and training setup, useful products can include:

  • disposable gloves;
  • CPR barriers or face shields;
  • appropriate protective masks;
  • hand hygiene products;
  • manikin cleaning supplies; and
  • waste-disposal supplies.

HLTAID012 training equipment checklist

A practical stock-planning checklist for an RTO delivering HLTAID012 may include:

  • Emergency action plans
  • Adult CPR manikins
  • Child CPR manikins
  • Infant CPR manikins
  • AED training devices
  • Adrenaline auto-injector training devices
  • Placebo bronchodilators
  • Spacer training devices
  • Workplace first aid kit
  • Different types of wound dressings and bandages
  • Blankets or appropriate items for treating shock
  • PPE
  • Incident report documentation
  • CPR face shields or training barriers
  • Replacement manikin lungs or airways
  • Spare AED training pads and cables
  • Manikin hygiene and cleaning supplies
  • General classroom consumables

This checklist is a practical stock-planning guide rather than a substitute for official assessment requirements. RTOs should determine their equipment quantities from the current unit, assessment tools, training and assessment strategy, learner numbers and relevant regulatory guidance.

How HLTAID012 equipment differs from HLTAID011

HLTAID011 and HLTAID012 share many training resources, including AED trainers, asthma and anaphylaxis training devices, first aid kits, bandages and PPE.

A significant difference for equipment planning is that HLTAID012 specifies access to adult, child and infant resuscitation manikins and emergency action plans, with assessment scenarios focused on children and infants in education and care environments.

Training organisations delivering both units may therefore be able to standardise many consumables while maintaining additional paediatric resources for HLTAID012.

Managing consumables for regular childcare first aid courses

Training organisations delivering HLTAID012 regularly may use substantial quantities of gloves, CPR barriers, bandages, dressings and other classroom consumables.

Keeping dedicated training stock separate from emergency-use first aid kits can make inventory easier to manage and reduce the risk of classroom activities depleting live first aid supplies.

Maintaining spare auto-injector trainers, placebo inhalers, training spacers, AED training pads and manikin consumables can also reduce disruption between courses.

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HLTAID012 training supplies for Australian RTOs

Enzo Medix supplies first aid training equipment for RTOs, first aid trainers, schools, childcare training providers, education organisations and workplaces across Australia.

Our range includes CPR training consumables, AED trainers, EpiPen trainers, asthma placebo inhalers, training spacers, bandages, PPE and workplace first aid products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment is required for HLTAID012?

Current assessment conditions specify access to emergency action plans, adult, child and infant resuscitation manikins, an adrenaline auto-injector training device, AED training devices, a workplace first aid kit, placebo bronchodilator and spacer, wound dressings and bandages, items for treating shock, PPE and appropriate incident documentation.

Does HLTAID012 require child and infant CPR manikins?

Yes. Current assessment conditions specify adult, child and infant resuscitation manikins for the assessment of CPR procedures.

Does HLTAID012 require an EpiPen trainer?

The official assessment conditions specify an adrenaline auto-injector training device. An appropriate medication-free trainer device can be used for simulated handling and practice according to the RTO's assessment arrangements.

Does HLTAID012 require an asthma placebo inhaler and spacer?

The current assessment conditions specify a placebo bronchodilator and a spacer device.

Does HLTAID012 require an AED trainer?

Yes. AED training devices are included in the current assessment resource requirements.

What is different between HLTAID011 and HLTAID012 training equipment?

The units share many resources, but HLTAID012 specifically requires access to adult, child and infant resuscitation manikins and emergency action plans, with realistic scenarios based on child and infant casualties.

This article is intended as a general training-resource guide and does not replace the current HLTAID012 unit of competency, assessment requirements, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, RTO requirements, education and care requirements or applicable regulatory guidance. Always check current official requirements when determining training and assessment resources.

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