Mobile first aid trainer
Teach first aid and CPR courses at workplaces, clubs and community halls, working with a registered training organisation.
- A$2.5k-8k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
You travel to workplaces, childcare centres, clubs and community groups to run first aid and CPR courses, using manikins and a defibrillator trainer. Nationally recognised courses usually have to be delivered under a registered training organisation (RTO).
Your first three steps
- Check the trainer and assessor qualification and first aid units needed, and enrol in a course such as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
- Contact RTOs about contracting or partnering to deliver courses under their registration
- Buy a basic set of training manikins and a defibrillator trainer, then approach local employers and childcare centres
Who pays
Employers, childcare and aged care providers, sports clubs, schools and individuals who need or want a first aid certificate.
How it makes money
A fee per participant or a group price per session, with refresher courses bringing repeat bookings, usually every few years.
Skills that help
- Confident teaching and public speaking
- Up-to-date first aid knowledge
- Organising bookings and paperwork
Watch out for
- Nationally recognised training must be delivered under an RTO, check ASQA rules before you advertise certificates
- Public liability and professional indemnity insurance
- Training equipment needs cleaning between uses and replacing over time
- Keep your own first aid qualification and industry currency up to date
- Courses can be seasonal and you may rely on a few large clients
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile first aid training business?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $2,500 to $8,000, depending on training equipment such as manikins and defibrillator trainers, plus insurance. Equipment also needs cleaning and replacing over time.
How much can a mobile first aid trainer earn?
Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $1,200 to $6,000, depending on how many courses you run and your fees. Courses can be seasonal, and relying on a few large clients adds risk.
Do I need to be a registered training organisation to teach first aid?
Check ASQA rules before advertising certificates, as nationally recognised training must be delivered under an RTO. Also check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and keep your own first aid qualification and industry currency up to date.
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