CPR — Sydney
Provide Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationHLTAID009 · Statement of AttainmentLearn to recognise an unconscious casualty and perform CPR. For workers whose workplace asks for CPR kept up to date each year, and for parents, carers and anyone who wants to know what to do.
Issued by Training Aid Australia (RTO 91411)
CPR in Sydney runs at Darlinghurst, Seven Hills and Mona Vale.
What this course covers
You learn what to do when someone stops breathing or their heart stops. It is a short, hands-on classroom course built around the techniques the Australian Resuscitation Council recommends.
It is for anyone who needs a current CPR certificate. That includes workers whose job needs their CPR kept up to date each year, fitness and aquatic staff, parents and carers, and members of the public.
- What you'll learn
- Recognise an unconscious casualty
- Perform CPR to current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines
- Use the recovery position
- Respond to a blocked airway
- Protect yourself and reduce the risk of infection
Before you book
A quick language check is part of enrolment. You'll need enough English to read, write and understand the course. After booking, you'll complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check in your student account. You need to pass it to do the course. Not sure? Try a practice check first. If you don't pass, you get a full refund minus the $30 administration fee.Try a practice check
What you'll need
A USI. A Unique Student Identifier.
Photo ID. A valid photo ID — uploaded in your student account before the online part, and shown when you arrive on the day for the in person class.
An online module. You work through it before your class.
Two minutes of CPR. You also need to be physically able to do 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on a manikin on the floor.
Your credential
Statement of Attainment
HLTAID009 · Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Emailed to you when you finish, and always available to download from your student account.
Why do this course?
Most workplaces want their staff to hold a current CPR certificate. This is the one they ask for.
Commonly asked for
- Pool lifeguardLifeguarding also takes the Royal Life Saving pool lifeguard certificate.
- Swimming instructorTeaching swimming also needs a Working with Children Check.
- Disability support workerSupport work also takes a Certificate III and an NDIS worker check.
Where your Statement of Attainment works
Your Statement of Attainment for HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is nationally recognised, so it is accepted in every state and territory.
Your Statement of Attainment is the document you carry. CPR has no licence or card attached to it, in any state.
How you'll train
In person
Before you come in, you complete a compulsory online module. You attend a classroom session with a trainer and practise CPR on a manikin.
Where you'll train in New South Wales
Venue details
Accessibility
The entrance has one step through a standard-width door. There is no alternative entrance.
Getting there
The venue is close to Kings Cross Station, and buses stop nearby on William Street. Use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner for the best current service and accessible-travel information.
Transport for NSW Trip Planner →Parking
There is no customer parking on site. Paid parking is available nearby at Wilson Parking and at Secure Parking in Kings Cross. Limited metered street parking may be available. Always check the signs. Parking availability, hours and fees can change, so check the operator's website before travelling.
Finding the entrance
Enter directly from William Street through the shopfront branded Edway and Training Aid. There is one public entrance.
Cafés and food options are available nearby.
Venue details
Accessibility
We have a ground-floor training room available for participants who require wheelchair access or have difficulty using stairs. Its availability may depend on participant numbers, so please notify us of any accessibility requirements when booking.
Getting there
Seven Hills Station and the bus interchange are nearby. Use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner for the best current service and accessible-travel information.
Transport for NSW Trip Planner →Parking
There is no customer parking on site. Limited public parking may be available nearby, including the small Blacktown Council Car Park 72 on Hope Street. Parking limits and availability vary, so check all signs. Allow extra time to park and walk to the venue.
Finding the entrance
Look for Unit 34 and the Edway/Training Aid signage. The entrance leads to a staircase up to the training rooms.
Food and coffee options are available nearby.
Venue details
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible parking and an accessible restroom are available.
Getting there
Bus stops are located on Pittwater Road near the bowling club. Use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner for the best current service and accessible-travel information.
Transport for NSW Trip Planner →Parking
Free on-site parking is available. You do not need to register or reserve a space.
Finding the entrance
Enter through the bowling club's main entrance.
What happens after you book
- 1Check your emailYour confirmation email shows your venue, date and time. It comes from no_reply@trainingaid.com.au. It usually arrives within a few minutes of booking.
- 2Set up your student accountLog in with the details in your confirmation email and set up your account.
- 3Have your USI readyA Unique Student Identifier is required for this course. Get or find yours at usi.gov.au.
- 4Upload your photo IDUpload a valid photo ID in your student account. It's required for all nationally recognised training and confirms your identity for your certificate.
- 5Complete a short LLND checkIn your student account you complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check. You'll need enough English to take part and to pass it.
- 6We confirm your enrolmentOnce you've finished the LLND check, we confirm your enrolment by email. If there's a problem with your eligibility, we'll contact you directly before you start.
- 7Finish the online moduleWork through the compulsory online module in your student account before your class.
- 8On the dayBring one valid photo ID and arrive 15 minutes early. Your ID is checked when you arrive.
Your Statement of Attainment
- 1No application neededOnce your class finishes, your part is done — there is no application to lodge and no regulator to register with.
- 2Your record is emailed to youYour nationally recognised Statement of Attainment is emailed to you when you finish, and it's always in your student account to download.
- 3How long it lastsValid for 12 months — most workplaces ask for a refresh every year.
Questions, answered
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