SISSS00140 - Wilderness First Aid

Professional First Aid Training for Remote & Wilderness Environments SISSS00140 - Nationally Recognised Skill Set.

About this course

Why Choose Our Wilderness First Aid Training?

Endorsed by the Outdoor Council of Australia and designed for outdoor recreation professionals, our course provides advanced first aid skills for remote environments where medical help may be hours away.


Remote Environment Focus

Specifically designed for situations where you're more than an hour from definitive medical care, with limited access and communications.

Industry Recognised

Endorsed by the Outdoor Council of Australia (OCA) and satisfies NSW Adventure Activity Standards and Workplace First Aid Code of Practice requirements.

Advanced Skills

Goes beyond basic first aid with long-term patient care, advanced treatment skills, and emergency response coordination.

Blended Learning

Combines self-paced online theory with intensive face-to-face practical training and realistic emergency scenarios.

Course Options

📚New Entrant Course

Perfect for those new to wilderness first aid or entering the outdoor recreation industry in a leadership capacity.

Course Duration

Online Learning: Up to 6 hours self-paced e-learning

Face-to-Face: 5 consecutive days, 8 hours per day

No Prerequisites Required

Open to anyone looking to gain wilderness first aid skills

🔄Recertification/Upgrade

Designed for those who already hold a Wilderness or Remote Area First Aid qualification and need to recertify or upgrade their skills.

Course Duration

Online Learning: Up to 6 hours self-paced e-learning

Face-to-Face: 3 consecutive days, 8 hours per day

Previous Qualification Required

Must hold existing Wilderness/Remote Area First Aid certification

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 You'll Learn & How You'll Be Assessed

🎯Skills You'll Master

  • Advanced patient assessment and monitoring
  • Long-term patient care in remote environments
  • Trauma management and wound care
  • Environmental emergencies (hypothermia, heat illness)
  • Medical emergencies and illness management
  • Patient evacuation and transport decisions
  • Emergency response coordination
  • Communication with emergency services
  • Team leadership in crisis situations
  • Risk assessment and scene safety

✅Assessment Methods

  • Written theory assessments
  • Practical skills demonstrations
  • Realistic emergency scenarios
  • CPR performance (2 minutes on floor manikin)
  • Patient assessment role-plays
  • Emergency response simulations
  • Communication exercises
  • Decision-making scenarios

Note: Wear comfortable clothing as assessments require kneeling, lying down, and role-playing with other students as casualties.

Course Requirements & What to Bring

📋Entry Requirements

  • No formal prerequisites
  • Reasonable level of physical fitness
  • Language, literacy & numeracy skills
  • Ability to participate in practical activities
  • Complete online learning before face-to-face training

Support Services

We can provide assistance for Language, Literacy and Numeracy. If you have a Disability please contact administration on (02) 4722 2471 or info@5startraining prior to starting the course.

🎒What to Bring

  • Day pack
  • Appropriate outdoor clothing
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Food and drinks for each day
  • Comfortable clothing for practical exercises
  • Notepad and pen

📚Course Inclusions

  • All course learning materials
  • Student workbooks and handouts
  • Access to online learning modules
  • Practical equipment during training
  • Certification upon successful completion

🏆Units of Competency

  • HLTAID011 - Provide first aid
  • SISOFLD004 - Provide first aid in a remote location
  • SISXEMR004 - Coordinate emergency responses

Career Applications

The skills gained in this course open doors to various outdoor and remote work opportunities

🥾 Outdoor Guides

Lead adventure tours and expeditions with confidence

🏕️ Outdoor Recreation

Work in outdoor education and recreation centers

✈️ Tourism Industry

Adventure tourism and eco-tourism operations

🌲 Environmental Management

Field work in conservation and environmental roles

🥾 Outdoor Guides

Lead adventure tours and expeditions with confidence

🏕️ Outdoor Recreation

Work in outdoor education and recreation centers

✈️ Tourism Industry

Adventure tourism and eco-tourism operations

🌲 Environmental Management

Field work in conservation and environmental roles

Previous Studies Recognition (RPL)

Any requests for recognition of prior learning will be considered by 5 Star Training & Consulting. Please contact the office on (02) 4722 2471 or email info@5startraining.com.au or speak with your teacher for more information.

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

Telephone: (02) 4722 2471
Email:  info@5startraining.com.au