Training and guidance

Become a workplace first aider

First aiders provide initial emergency treatment and life support for people suffering injury or illness.

First aiders are appointed by supervisors in each area. If you would like to become a first aider (including for fieldwork), please discuss the opportunity with your supervisor. First aiders must hold a current Provide Frist Aid certificate.

Upon becoming certified as a first aider, please inform your building's Chief Warden and your local Health and Safety Business Partner who will then include your details on building emergency information posters.

It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with Emergency Information, Incident and Hazard Reporting and the locations of defibrillators around campus.

First aid courses

Available first aid training sessions include:

HLTAID003 - Provide First Aid (Level2), includes CPR
HLTAID001 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
HLTAID005 - Remote First Aid, offered 2-3 times per year
First Aid - Bleeding Control

For advice on choosing the right course please consult your supervisor in the first instance. If you need further assistance please contact your local Health and Safety Business Partner.

The minimum qualification requirement for a workplace first aider is Provide First Aid. Yearly CPR refresher is recommended, but not compulsory. If you enrol into a Provide First Aid course, CPR is included.

First aid enrolment

Access to training is prioritised by:

Workplace first aiders currently working on campus
Workplace first aiders returning to campus
Others with special requests (including graduate students undertaking first aid training for fieldwork purposes)

Note the enrollment process is currently under review. Eligible participants will soon be able to enroll into a Provide First Aid session via an online portal directly with our provider.

For training dates, enrolment and session information please visit the TrainME course catalogue. If you are having issues with enrolment, please see the TrainME support page for guidance.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please see the frequently asked questions page for assistance. If further help is required, please email your question/s to Health and Safety Assist.

First Aid cost of participation

Centrally funded

To be eligible for centralised funding you must meet the following criteria before booking online:

You fall into one of the following categories:
- an employee of the University of Melbourne, in a continuing, fixed-term or casual role
- an on-campus graduate research student or
- participating in fieldwork
You agree to the responsibility of being a workplace first aider, including your contact details being published in your building as a designated first aider.
You have managerial approval to complete the training and are able to provide evidence to Health and Safety Services.
You attend training facilitated by Health and Safety Services, Business Services.

Note: Central funding is only available for courses facilitated by Health and Safety Services, Business Services. Reimbursement will not be provided for any costs associated with first aid training undertaken outside of the Health and Safety Services facilitated courses.

Local area funded

The cost of first aid training will not be centrally funded for those who are:

not a nominated workplace first aider
an employee/member of an entity affiliated with the University (eg. UMSU, GSA, Student Clubs, UoM subsidiary companies)
a course work student

Although not eligible for centrally funded training, we have negotiated with our preferred supplier to pass on our corporate prices. If you would like to attend a first aid training session with costs covered by your local area, please email Health and Safety Assist stating the date and course you wish to attend. The request and subsequent booking need to be made at least 7 days prior to the training date. The supplier will send you (or an email you nominate) an invoice directly for payment by the local area.

Cost of training by participant type with supervisory approval	Direct Employee	Course work Student
Training sessions facilitated by our Preferred Provider AND organised by Health and Safety Services. Booked via Enrolment Form and confirmed by Health and Safety Services.	Training costs are centrally funded. No cost to the staff member or local area. With supervisor approval, participant submits Enrolment form to Health and Safety Services for action.	Training costs NOT covered by central funding. Course costs will NOT be reimbursed by Health and Safety Services. Payment is directly managed by the local area/supervisor.
Training sessions facilitated by our Preferred Provider but NOT organised by Health and Safety Services. Booked directly with the Preferred Provider.	Training costs are locally funded. Training costs are not covered by central funding and course costs incurred will NOT be reimbursed by Health and Safety Services. Payment is directly managed by the local area/supervisor.
Training sessions facilitated by another external provider. Booked directly with an external provider.	Training costs are locally funded. Training costs are not covered by central funding and course costs incurred will NOT be reimbursed by Health and Safety Services. Payment is directly managed by the local area/supervisor.

Automated external defibrillator training

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are used to provide first aid to a person experiencing suspected sudden cardiac arrest (heart attack).

Although current first aid training (such as Provide First Aid) includes training in the use of AEDs, they are designed to be used by anyone, even those without training. The contractor has a short online training video that outlines AED use and may be useful as an introduction to AED use or to refresh current knowledge.

Mental health training for staff

Counselling & Psychological Services (CAPS) provide a range of mental health training for staff at the university. Visit the Counselling & Psychological Services website for details and dates.