My first aid certificate expired and came across this while searching for a cheap provider.
EDIT: Link
http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Business-Services-courses-tra…
Mod: Fixed link. A first aid course certification course usually costs around $175-$200
I think the way it works is. If it's really cheap, we ignore that rule.
I recently did a first aid course (HLTFA301B) for work. The cheapest I could find was about $175. $80 is very cheap.
free at Target via St.John's
A full first aid course with a certification?
EDIT: Answer: No, but useful and very similar. It's not HLTFA301B which is what a workplace would need. http://www.target.com.au/html/aboutus/community_stjohn.htm
EDIT2: Not a full first aid course. http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/22875#comment-164822
The box looks like a Lego Paramedic's Kit. SOLD.
Ever heard of stock images?
In fact, the site you linked to is a stock image site… derp.
Let us know how it goes… GST free, and only a mobile number is provided. Something makes me think this might not exactly be legit…?
If their turnover is less than $75,000 a year, they have no requirement to be registered for GST.
http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/content.aspx?doc=/content/0…
Is seems to be gst-free
The principal GST legislation - A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 ("GST Act") - lists the education courses that are GST-free supplies. These are: "… first-aid or life-saving course, …".
http://www.dest.gov.au/portfolio_department/dest_information…
I need to do it as well. It doesn't look legit though.
I'd rather stick to a more legit provider like Red Cross or St. John's, rather than Gumtree…
They had like $45 first aid courses from deal sites like spreets and scoopon a couple weeks ago.
Much lower qualification (HLTCPR201A).
so classified ads are bargains nowadays?
The same contact (mobile) telephone number for toilet paper (just an observation)..
http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-for-Sale-other-stuff-fo…
It's on a site known for classified ads (1 widget for $x dollars) but it is a service.
Their website appears to be http://www.getfirstaid.com.au/
ABN 76 115 043 370
I personally did mine through http://australianfirstaid.com.au/ as the testing centre was near my house. I belive they advertised in one of the group buy sites recently.
If the Internet is correct, to teach First Aid you only need:
You must demonstrate you have already achieved considerable practical and theoretical competency in approved Senior First Aid. With a least 1 year practical experience AND
Hold a WorkCover approved Senior First Aid Certificate. AND
Hold the TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Be a person of good character and able to provide references/referees.
Be at least 20 years old
I paid $160 for HLTFA301B with St John. (If you hold a current First Aid Certificate (St John) you are entitled to concession pricing ($17 discount). So, I agree $80 is very cheap.
IMO it is important that they are a Recognised Training Organisation (check the RTO number) and that they issue nationally recognised qualifications and statements of attainment.
I'd happily try a new provider if they meet all the Australian Qualification Framework requirements, especially when they are half the price.
from the ad
"The First Aid Certificate, HLTFA301B, is nationally accredited and providing participants with the qualification to be a First Aid representative in many workplaces and other required situations."
To find a RTO who is able to offer approved first aid training visit the National Training Information Service (NTIS) website at www.ntis.gov.au
Lol gumtree.
Should probably include the location