Entries by National First Aid

Newly Endorsed- TAE40116 – Certificate IV Training and Assessment (Release 1) – release date 6th April 2016

You may have all heard that there is a newly endorsed Cert IV in TAE. Refer to article below and qualification. http://insources.com.au/index.php/in-blog/newly-endorsed-cert-iv-tae-same-issues http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/TAE40116 Please note – currently this only applies to new participants requiring Cert IV TAE. As yet there has been no directive for current trainers to upskill in these two core units: • […]

April 12, 2016 by

Australia Post

Hello everyone. Remember Gough’s famous statement – “Well may we say God Save The Queen” It rings in my ears because I’m not sure if anything will save AUSTRALIA POST. After yet more complaints / issues and dramas with everyone either not receiving their Statements of Attainment or finally receiving them after weeks lost in […]

March 17, 2016 by

Co-Provider’s Client identification requirements

National first aid has to date not reinforced the need to identify your client on the course registration form that you submit with your paperwork. It has been requested from us that in future that your client is identified for auditing, compliance and for investigation purposes. Commencing immediately, it is a requirement that you identify […]

February 24, 2016 by

Happy New Year

Dear Co-Provider, Happy New Year. I do hope you are all rested and looking forward to a successful and happy 2016. We have just reviewed the 2016 resubmissions that were due by the 31st December 2015. Regretfully, only a few have resubmitted. For those who have resubmitted you will soon be advised of any further […]

January 4, 2016 by

Co- Provider update

Dear Co- Provider, I apologise for the time between co provider news. Today is my first day back to NFA for approximately a month. There are a few items that I wish to inform you about: 1. Participant Theory Assessment and on line Textbook The online assessment theory test is now operational for HLTAID003 and […]

February 23, 2015 by

NFA Staff Resignation

Hello Team, I advise that Gavin Chan (NFA Compliance Manager) has resigned effective immediately. Gavin has bought a wealth of knowledge and experience to NFA. He was instrumental with his contributions to the very high achievements from our recent VRQA audit. A great team member and I wish him all the very best for the […]

January 12, 2015 by

Important News and Updates

NEW STANDARDS FOR RTO’S I advise that the new Standards for registered Training Organisations 2015 have been released. They are available for review at the following link: http://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2014L01377 NFA recently attended an implementation workshop held by ASQA and we are now working through the various required changes. The new standards must be implemented by April […]

December 10, 2014 by

USI Implementation

VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE As you are aware, implementation of USI is about to commence in January 2015. USI must be implemented by January 1st, 2015 An online application system has now been released for students to apply for their USI’s. NFA recommends that you apply for your own USI so you understand how the process […]

December 10, 2014 by

HLTAID006 & HLTAID007

Hello Team, I am pleased to advise that NFA has two additions to SCOPE of Registration. HLTAID006 : Provide Advanced First Aid HLTAID007 : Provide Advanced Resuscitation The training / assessment companions and website update information for these two Units are almost ready and will be available very soon. What a year !!! Regards Kym

November 28, 2014 by

What is a USI?

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a reference number made up of numbers and/or letters that gives you access to your USI account. This USI will stay with you for life and be recorded with any nationally recognised Vocational Education Training courses that you undertake from January 2015. NFA will not be able to issue […]

November 25, 2014 by