TasTAFE

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Wilderness First Aid

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

This nationally recognised short course is designed for adventure guides, outdoor educators and instructors, outdoor recreation leaders and remote area workers. In this course, you will learn how to coordinate an emergency response and to provide First Aid to casualties in a remote area over an extended period until medical assistance is provided or evacuation occurs.

A range of scenarios and practical assessments are included in this course, through a combination of online and practical learning. There is also three days of onsite training in a bush setting.

Delivery mode

TasTAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 4A Bounty Street, Warrane

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $1,190 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$1,190
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$1,190
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with TasTAFE to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 3 Days
Estimated fee* $0 - $1,190 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Wilderness First Aid will prepare you for the following roles.

First Aider

A First Aider provides basic care to a casualty in an emergency situation. You’ll provide assistance such as treating a wound, attending to a bite ...

Avg yearly income $0
Entry barriers Low

Health Care Worker

A Health Care Worker is employed in a range of settings to provide services to patients and clients. You may work directly with patients or you mig...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Australian Defence Force Worker

An Australian Defence Force Worker serves in the military with the Army, Navy or Airforce. Defence Force roles are varied but you might serve as an...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Australian Defence Force Medic

An Australian Defence Force Medic provides medical care to defence force personnel in emergency and non-emergency situations. You might respond to ...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

About TasTAFE

TasTAFE is a not-for-profit government business that operates under the TasTAFE (Skills and Training Business) Act 2021.

It is the largest public provider of vocational education and training in Tasmania and is governed by a Board consisting of up to seven members appointed by the Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth.

We strive for learner success by being a leading education and training provider. One that is contemporary in its delivery, closely connected to industry and reflective of our community’s diversity.

We want TasTAFE not only to respond to change but lead the way. We are raising our ambitions to meet new and evolving expectations, where TasTAFE can be a place of innovation creating new ways of training, finding solutions, delivering differently and increasing access for all.

We believe very strongly in our values and strive to deliver training that prepares our learners to take up employment for the first time, gain a promotion or change careers. We are committed to meeting industry demands and enabling Tasmanians to gain the skills and qualifications they need for the state’s workforce and the community to succeed and prosper.