First Aid Trainer
A First Aid Trainer designs and delivers first aid training programs to individuals and organisations, covering skills such as CPR, wound management, and emergency response. In Australia, first aid trainers typically operate through Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that hold accreditation to deliver nationally recognised first aid units.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Stable demand driven by workplace health and safety requirements and recurring recertification cycles for first aid across Australian workplaces.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- ROLRegional Occupation List
Occupations eligible for regional visas such as Subclass 491 and 494.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Deliver first aid and CPR training sessions to participants in workplace and community settings
- Assess learner competency against nationally recognised first aid units of competency
- Update training content to reflect current clinical guidelines and regulatory requirements
- Maintain training records and issue certificates of attainment
Skills required
- Current first aid and CPR certifications with trainer qualifications
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or equivalent
- Practical demonstration and group facilitation skills
- Knowledge of relevant Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines
Typical qualifications pathway
A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116 or TAE40122) alongside current first aid qualifications is standard for delivering accredited first aid training in Australia. VETASSESS is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the ROL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional). State nominations are available from nominating states and territories. For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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