MARINE FIRST AID COURSES

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Marine emergencies can become serious quickly, especially when help may be delayed or conditions make treatment more difficult.

Our Marine First Aid courses are designed to prepare people who spend time on or around the water with practical First Aid knowledge for real-world marine environments.

Whether you are a recreational boater looking for essential skills, or someone operating in offshore or higher-risk conditions, we offer training suited to different levels of experience and responsibility.

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Advanced Marine First Aid Course

5 Nationally Recognised Units Included

  • HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
  • HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID013 – Provide First Aid in Remote or Isolated Site
  • HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid

8 Hours


The Advanced Marine First Aid Course is designed for people operating in more demanding marine environments, where medical assistance may be delayed or unavailable.

  • Offshore and remote vessel operators
  • Marina and marine industry staff
  • Commercial marine crew
  • Frequent offshore boaters
  • People who take their time on the water seriously

Essential Marine First Aid Course

3 Nationally Recognised Units Included

  • HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
  • HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid

6 Hours


The Essential Marine First Aid Course is designed for recreational boaters and people who regularly spend time on or around the water.

  • Recreational boat owners
  • Fishing crews and passengers
  • Marina users and waterfront staff
  • Families boating recreationally
  • People wanting practical marine-focused First Aid skills
A person standing on the bow of a boat holding a first aid kit, about to deliver some essential marine first aid
Person employing practical firefighting skills with a fire extinguisher aimed at a small onboard fire by the base of a boat’s steering console.

Practical Firefighting for Boaters

Includes nationally recognised unit:

CPPFES2005 – Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment

2-3 Hours (Blended)


This practical course combines online learning with hands-on training, giving recreational boaters the confidence to respond quickly using common firefighting equipment.

  • Recreational boaters looking to improve onboard safety
  • Boat licence holders building real-world confidence
  • People with little or no experience using fire equipment
  • Skippers responsible for passenger and vessel safety
  • Anyone wanting hands-on training with real equipment

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