Training courses

Last reviewed: September 2026

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  • Are you interested in becoming a workplace first aider, including for fieldwork? Here's what you need to know:

    The Provide First Aid certificate is a nationally recognised course with accreditation lasting 3 years. It consists of the following units of competency:

    • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
    • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
    • HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support

    Participants are required to complete a face-to-face training session in addition to an online component which will be sent to you by the provider. To receive your certificate, you must complete the online component within 4 weeks of the training session.

    Upon successful completion, you will receive a digital Statement of Attainment from our service provider.

    Provide First Aid / CPR

    Become a Workplace First Aider

    If you have been nominated to become a University workplace first aider, including for fieldwork, follow the steps below. Standard Provide First Aid training does not include remote-area first aid for locations where medical support is more than one hour away.

    1. Discuss with your supervisor: Discuss the opportunity with your supervisor and obtain their approval before enrolling. You must be able to provide evidence of this approval to Health and Safety Services.
    2. Commitments: By accepting this role, you agree to fulfil the responsibilities of a workplace first aider and allow your contact details to be published in your building’s emergency information.
    3. Obtain certification: First aiders must hold a current 'Provide first aid' certificate.
    4. Inform the Chief Warden and Health and Safety Partner: Once certified, let your building's Chief Warden and your local Health and Safety Business Partner know. They will include your details on building emergency information posters.
    5. Get familiar with emergency procedures: Familiarise yourself with the University’s emergency information, incident and hazard reporting process, and the locations of defibrillators around campus.

    Note: Provide CPR is included in the Provide First Aid course and can also be taken as a standalone course after you complete Provide First Aid.

    Annual CPR refresher training is recommended, but it is not required to keep the Provide First Aid qualification valid.

    Eligibility

    This training is for designated first aiders for the University of Melbourne workplace.

    Our centrally funded First Aid training sessions are for:

    • Employees of the University of Melbourne, in a continuing, fixed term or casual role who have been nominated as a first aider by their supervisor.
    • Employees who have either never completed Provide First Aid training or completed it more than 3 years ago.
    • On-campus staff or graduate research students participating in fieldwork.

    You must attain appropriate approval from your supervisor before enrolment and agree to undertake the responsibility of a workplace first aider.  Workplace First Aiders will have their information published in our health and safety website.

    Funding

    Health and Safety Services covers the cost only for training courses it facilitates.


    If you need an additional session through the University’s service provider or another provider, contact Health and Safety Services at ohs-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au for advice before making arrangements.

    Reimbursement will not be provided for any costs associated with first aid training undertaken outside of the Health and Safety Services facilitated courses.

    Enrolment

    1. Eligible participants can enrol directly through TrainME.
    2. Visit the TrainME course catalogue for training dates, enrolment, and session information.
    3. Search for 'Provide First Aid' or 'CPR' and follow the prompts to self-enrol in the course.
    4. First Aid training is offered regularly, with new training dates released for enrolment periodically.
    5. If you cannot attend, withdraw from the course in TrainME as soon as possible so the place can be offered to someone else. Cancellations made within five days of the training date and non-attendance without cancellation, may result in a cancellation fee charged to your local area.

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  • Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site (HLTAID013)

    It is a two-day course tailored for individuals who travel to remote or wilderness areas where medical support is more than one hour away. Attending both days is mandatory.

    At the end of the course you will be able to:

    • Prepare a contingency plan for providing a first aid response in a remote situation
    • Deliver prolonged casualty care including psychological assistance
    • Demonstrate competent CPR on an adult and infant manikin
    • Respond to at least three simulated remote area emergency scenarios
    • Understand environmental conditions, communication systems and evacuation procedures

    HLTAID013 - Provide First Aid In Remote Or Isolated Site 
    HLTAID009 - Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    Eligibility

    To be eligible, you need to be:

    • A nominated workplace first aider;
    • Employees of the University of Melbourne, whether in continuing, fixed-term, or casual roles

    OR

    • On-campus graduate research students or those participating in fieldwork.
    • Additionally, you need to be engaged in fieldwork and/or travel to remote or wilderness areas where medical support is more than one hour away.

    Funding

    Health and Safety Services covers the cost only for training courses it facilitates.

    If you need an additional session through the University’s service provider or another provider, contact Health and Safety Services at ohs-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au for advice before making arrangements.

    Reimbursement will not be provided for any costs associated with training undertaken outside of the Health and Safety Services facilitated courses.

    Enrolment

    1. Eligible participants can enrol via TrainME directly.
    1. Visit the TrainME course catalogue for training dates, enrolment, and session information.
    1. Search for 'Remote First Aid' and follow the prompts to self-enrol in the course.  

      Note: After enrolling into the course, please be sure to view the course in TrainME and book into an available session. This is a two-step process.   
      Due to high demand, all enrolments will initially be placed on a waitlist. 
      Once waitlisted, you will receive an eligibility confirmation form. Your application will be reviewed based on the information provided before your enrolment is confirmed.

    1. If you cannot attend, withdraw from the course in TrainME as soon as possible so the place can be offered to someone else.

    Cancellations made within five days of the training date and non-attendance without cancellation, may result in a cancellation fee charged to your local area.

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  • Become a Mental Health First Aider

    Are you interested in becoming a mental health first aider? Here's what you need to know:

    Mental Health First Aid - Supporting Employees is a 2-day certified training program which will teach you how to recognise signs and provide initial support to your staff. Through a range of scenarios, you will learn how to respond to developing mental health issues as well as crisis situations.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Learn signs and symptoms of mental health issues
    • Learn techniques for supporting a person developing a mental health illness
    • Appropriate intervention methods
    • Where to get professional assistance

    Eligibility

    To be eligible, you need to be either:

    • Employees of the University of Melbourne, in a continuing, fixed term leadership position, meaning you supervise other employees 
      OR
    • A HR or Health and Safety Business Partner

    However, alternative mental health training courses geared towards student mental well-being are also offered for academic faculty and student services personnel. For further information, please reach out to the Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) team.

    https://services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel/staff/mental-health-training

    Funding

    Health and Safety Services covers the cost only for training courses it facilitates.

    If you need an additional session through the University’s service provider or another provider, contact Health and Safety Services at ohs-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au for advice before making arrangements.  

    Reimbursement will not be provided for any costs associated with training undertaken outside of the Health and Safety Services facilitated courses.

    Enrolment

    1. Eligible participants can enrol via TrainME directly.
    1. Visit the TrainME course catalogue for training dates, enrollment, and session information.
    2. Search for 'Mental Health First Aid - Supporting Employees' and follow the prompts to self-enrol in the course. 

      Note: After enrolling into the course, please be sure to view the course in TrainME and book into an available session. This is a two-step process.


      Due to the high level of interest in this course, all enrolments will initially be placed on a wait-list. Each application will be reviewed with priority given to staff who hold supervisory or managerial responsibilities as the course has been specifically designed to support individuals in these roles.

      Applicants will be notified once a place becomes available.

    1. All sessions throughout the year will be visible.
    1. If you cannot attend, withdraw from the course in TrainME as soon as possible so the place can be offered to someone else. Cancellations made within five days of the training date and non-attendance without cancellation, may result in a cancellation fee charged to your local area.

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  • This 1-hour training session will educate participants on all aspects of portable fire extinguisher selection and use. Participants will become familiar with basic fire science, extinguishing agents, and different extinguisher types, as well as educated in the safe, appropriate, and effective use of each extinguisher type.

    Participants will also take part in a practical session involving live fire in a contained and controlled learning environment – as such, close-toed shoes and clothes suitable for an activity located outdoors are recommended.

    Eligibility

    To be eligible, you need to be either:

    • A building emergency wardens (Chief Wardens and Floor Wardens)
    • Staff and students working or studying in high risk environment who might be expected to put out small (approximate 1m x 1m maximum or equivalent) fires when safe to do so also can undertake this training.

    Funding

    The health and Safety Services will only cover the costs of the training courses facilitated by them.

    Reimbursement will not be provided for any costs associated with training undertaken outside of the Health and Safety Services facilitated courses.

    Enrollment

    1. Eligible participants can enroll via TrainME directly.
    2. Visit the TrainME course catalogue for training dates, enrollment, and session information.
    3. Search for 'Fire Extinguisher' and follow the prompts to self-enroll in the course.
    4. All sessions throughout the year will be visible.
    5. If you enroll but are unable to attend, please unenroll from the course so your place can be offered to another person.

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  • Become a Chief Emergency Warden

    Chief and Deputy Chief Emergency Warden Training – Introductory Course

    This training session is delivered by Fire Rescue Victoria’s (FRV) training department – Fire Equipment Services (FES) Training.

    The training focuses on ensuring Chief and Deputy Chief emergency wardens:

    • have the skills, confidence and knowledge required to lead effective emergency response to a wide range of emergencies,
    • lead training (incl. drills and exercises), as part of the Emergency Control Organisation (ECO), and
    • support effective emergency planning and preparedness more broadly through their local Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) or equivalent.

    Each session will include training specifically focused on use of emergency alerting and communications systems equipment including Fire Indicator Panels (FIP) and Emergency Warning and Intercommunication Systems (EWIS).

    Eligibility

    To be eligible, you need to be either a nominated Chief or Deputy Chief Wardens.

    Funding

    The health and Safety Services will only cover the costs of the training courses facilitated by them.

    Reimbursement will not be provided for any costs associated with training undertaken outside of the Health and Safety Services facilitated courses.

    Enrollment

    1. Eligible participants can enroll via TrainME directly.
    2. Visit the TrainME course catalogue for training dates, enrollment, and session information.
    3. Search for 'Chief and Deputy Chief Emergency Warden Training – Introductory Course' and follow the prompts to self-enroll in the course.
    4. All sessions throughout the year will be visible. Sign up to the waitlist if no current session available.
    5. If you enroll but are unable to attend, please unenroll from the course so your place can be offered to another person.

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  • Elected Health and Safety Representative Training

    Have you just been elected as a HSR or is it time to refresh your HSR training as a currently elected HSR?

    WorkSafe Victoria has a list of WorkSafe Approved training providers who deliver HSR initial training and HSR refresher training.

    We recommend an elected HSR receives training from one of these approved training providers.

    Please find and enrol into a WorkSafe approved HSR training session.

    Please note, it is important to:

    • select your training dates in consultation with your supervisor
    • Upon completion of your training as an elected HSR, contact the Health & Safety Services team and provide:
      • a copy of your invoice
      • a copy of your certificate

    Fees and Conditions

    Central funding for this training is available only to elected employee Health & Safety Representatives in the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004 (Vic).

    The University has a central fund, administered by Health & Safety Services, which will pay training costs for eligible trainees. Please note that if you do not appear on the University's list of elected employee Health & Safety Representatives, and are seeking Health & Safety Services assistance with enrolment in this training or payment of costs, you may need to provide evidence of your election before we can assist you.

    Please contact Health and Safety Services via ohs-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au and inform us of the proposed training and cost.

    Once the invoice is received, please send it to ohs-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au along with your certificate. The Health & Safety Services team will process the payment.

    Course descriptions

    Approved training for elected employee Health & Safety Representatives comprises the following courses:

    Initial Training - 5-day course

    • Description: Introductory training on the role and function of an elected Health and Safety Representative, for newly elected Health and Safety Representatives.
    • Provider: WorkSafe-approved external provider.
    • Audience: Elected Health and Safety Representatives who have not undertaken approved Health and Safety Representative training previously.

    Refresher Training - 1 day course

    • Description: Refresher training on the role and function of an elected Health and Safety Representative. Some providers may offer a selection of customised content within this training, based on different workplace hazard profiles.
    • Provider: WorkSafe-approved external provider.
    • Audience: Elected employee Health and Safety Representatives who have undertaken the 5-day training previously. Refresher training may be undertaken once per year.

  • Hazard-based training is safety training which teaches individuals how to recognize risks and implement preventive measures to avoid accidents or injuries related to specific identified hazards.

    It is aimed at anyone who may be exposed to hazards in their job, including employees, supervisors, and safety officers, helping them understand how to manage risks effectively and ensure a safer working environment.

    Training can include:

    • Manual  handling
    • Gas safety
    • Asbestos  awareness
    • Pipette  Ergonomics

    To find a full list of hazard based training available, please refer to the Health & Safety training requirements matrix found in the training Documentation page - Documentation

    This training is delivered via TrainMe or face to face depending on the program.  The Health & Safety training requirements matrix details training delivery mode.

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