Wilderness First Aid Courses 2023

Beginner and Recertification Wilderness First Aid courses for 2023!

September 7, 2023

Wilderness First Aid - Full course / Beginners

This course is for those that have not completed a Wilderness First Aid course before.

The fee for this course is $675

This is a blended course with self-paced online learning (e-Learning) and 5 days of practical training, this allows us to focus on practical training sessions and scenarios as much as possible.

Before attending the practical training, students will need to complete their e-Learning which can be done in one sitting or over several sessions. Depending on the student's learning ability, they should allow up to 3 hours for reading and e-Learning. Practical training and assessment takes 8 hours per day over 5 consecutive days in a classroom environment.

The course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid care to a patient, the patient care required whilst waiting for an extended period of time (more than 2 hours from definitive care) for help to arrive, and also the skills and knowledge to co-ordinate an appropriate emergency response, including communications to emergency services and evacuation considerations.

17 - 21 October - Russell Vale Scout Hall (Wollongong) 

12 -16 December - Blackheath Scout Hall (Blue Mountains) 

Wilderness First Aid Recertification/Upgrade

This course is for those that have completed a Wilderness First Aid course before and are looking to recertify their qualification or have completed a Remote First Aid Course and wish to upgrade to a Wilderness Qualification.

The fee for this course is $445

This is a blended course with self-paced online learning (e-Learning) and 3 days of practical training, this allows us to focus on practical training sessions and scenarios as much as possible.

Before attending the practical training, students will need to complete their e-Learning which can be done in one sitting or over several sessions. Depending on the student's learning ability, they should allow up to 3 hours for reading and e-Learning. Practical training and assessment takes 8 hours per day over 3 consecutive days in a classroom environment.

The course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to provide first aid care to a patient, the patient care required whilst waiting for an extended period of time (more than 2 hours from definitive care) for help to arrive, and also the skills and knowledge to co-ordinate an appropriate emergency response, including communications to emergency services and evacuation considerations.

14 - 16 October - Russell Vale Scout Hall (Wollongong) 

10 - 12 November - Blaxland Scout Hall (Blue Mountains) 

20 - 22 December - Blackheath Scout Hall (Blue Mountains) 

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:

  • Day pack
  • Appropriate outdoor style of clothing
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Food (lunch and snacks)

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.

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

Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership - Jindabyne

This qualification is delivered in the Snowy Mountains Region near Jindabyne.

October 24, 2023

CAREERS EXPO

This is an expression of interest for courses offered by 5 Star Training and Consulting

September 7, 2023

Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership - Roping

Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership - Roping. Focussing on Abseiling, Top Rope Climbing and Canyoning. First course starts in August, the second in September and both finishing end of October 2023. Go to "courses" tab for more information and to enrol.

July 17, 2023