Student Enrolment Form
You are enrolling in a Wilderness First Aid - Recert/Upgrade (Blue Mountains)
Course Start date: 27 Jun 2025
You are enrolling into a 3 day Wilderness First Aid Recertification Course.
You are required to already hold a Wilderness First Aid or Remote Area First Aid Certificate to enrol into this course.
This course will be held at the 5 Star Training's Katoomba classoom.
218 Katoomba St, Katoomba, 2780, NSW.
The classroom is located in the old games room of the Katoomba Town Centre Motel
Parking: NO Parking on Premises. Please park on the surrounding streets.
Course hours approximately 9am - 5pm each day.
You must have a USI number for this course - apply now at
http://usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx
This nationally accredited course is valid for 3 years. SISSS00126 - Wilderness First Aid Skillset
The CPR component is valid for 1 year.
Once you have enrolled you will be required to
1. make payment for the course either online or through bank transfer
2. complete the online pre course work material (you will emailed your login details for this approximately 2 weeks prior to the face to face training)
Prior to enroling you will need to confirm that you have read the student pre enrolment information which can be found here.
https://www.5startraining.com.au/student-pre-enrolment-information
Course information
DESCRIPTION
The course is designed for those who work in the wilderness tourist / education industry in a leadership capacity or who are preparing to do so and require the skills and knowledge to provide advanced first aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders and provide first aid to a casualty in a remote and/or isolated situation until the arrival of medical or other assistance. It is intended for those wishing to provide first aid in remote areas.
LENGTH OF COURSE
Pre course online theory work & 3 days practical and assessment . recert/upgrade pathway.
ACCREDITATION
The following Skill Set has been identified through consultation with the Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA), the peak body for the Outdoor Recreation industry and will be utilised as the basis for the registration requirements of programs like the National Outdoor Leader Registration Scheme (NOLRS). This course is also known as Remote Area First Aid which satisfies the Code of Practice . First Aid in the Workplace and NSW Adventure Activity Standards.
ELIGIBILITY/ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no stated prerequisites for this course but you are required to:
. Have previously held a wilderness first aid or remote area qualification
. Complete the online training prior to commencement of the course
. Attend all three days practical & assessment
SUPPORT SERVICES
We can provide assistance for Language, Literacy and Numeracy. If you have a Disability please contact administration on 02 47222471 or info@5startraining prior to starting the course.
FEES
The fee for this course is $495
Associated course costs:
Due to the practical nature of the course, participants are advised to wear clothing appropriate for outdoor activities. You will be required to bring the following items:
. Appropriate outdoor style of clothing
. Sunscreen and hat
. Food (lunch and snacks)
REFUNDS
Fee paying students are eligible for refunds in certain cases. For more details, please refer to refund policy in the pre enrolment information.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Wilderness First Aid Management of a range of illness and injuries which includes:
. Steps of Accident Management
. Pulse Oximetry
. Treating Trauma related injuries
. Traction Splinting
. Reduction of Dislocations
. New Head Injury Assessment
. Anaphylaxis
. Asthma
. Cardiac arrest
. External haemorrhage
. Fractures, sprains, strains
. Unconscious casualty
. Performing CPR
. Using a AED
. Snake, spider bites
. Burns
. Choking
. Diabetes
. Heat & Cold related illness
ASSESSMENT
Assessment for this course requires successful completion of:
. pre course material prior to course commencement
. a written theory test
. ongoing practical first aid responses.
PREVIOUS STUDIES RECOGNITION
Any requests for recognition of prior learning will be considered by 5 Star Training & Consulting. Please contact the office on 02 47222471 or email info@5startraining.com.au or speak with your teacher for more information.
EXIT POINTS
There are no early exit points for this course of study.
RESOURCES
Students are issued with course learning materials, workbooks and handouts relevant to each unit.
CAREER PATHWAYS
The skills gained in this course may be used in a wide variety of occupations that may work in remote or wilderness work environments including: outdoor guides, outdoor recreation enthusiasts; tourism; environmental management; forestry; mining exploration; the pastoral industry.
UNITS IN THIS COURSE: SISSS00126 - Wilderness First Aid Skillset
HLTAID011 Provide first aid (incorporates HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
SISOFLD004 Provide first aid in remote locations
SISXEMR002 Coordinate emergency responses
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Please refer to the pre enrolment information for new students for detailed information. This can be found at www.5startraining.com.au
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
T. 02 47222471
E. info@5startraining.com.au
W. www.5startraining.com.au
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