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PUARCV001 Provide Psychological First Aid

Developed by Parabellum International Training (RTO Code: 51786) in consultation with industry, this training includes the nationally recognised unit of competency PUARVC001 Provide Psychological First Aid. It equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required to provide immediate emotional and practical support to individuals affected by traumatic or stressful events. This includes recognising signs of distress, applying appropriate communication strategies, and delivering safe, person-centred assistance in line with organisational procedures and duty of care requirements. This course is designed for individuals working in medium to high-risk environments, including designated first aiders across various industries, community settings, and workplace contexts.

$700.00

2 Days

This training course is delivered as a structured training program over 2 days, with approximately 10 hours of training per day. Participation in all scheduled face-to-face training sessions and completion of required online learning modules is mandatory.

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47 Hope Valley Road, Naval Base, 6165, WA.

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This course is comprised of one nationally recognised unit of competency PUARCV001 Provide Psychological First Aid.

This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to provide emotional, physical, and practical support to individuals experiencing distress, in order to address their immediate needs.

It includes preparing to engage in psychological first aid, identifying distress reactions following a significant event, determining who requires support, providing appropriate assistance, maintaining self-care, and concluding the support process.

This unit is a psychosocial support activity focused on providing initial human contact to assist individuals in distress. It does not involve diagnosing psychological conditions, nor does it constitute professional counselling or therapy.

The unit includes the following elements:

Prepare to engage in psychological first aid
Identify potential distress reactions in a crisis event
Determine who needs support
Provide support to individuals impacted by a significant event
Maintain self-care
Conclude support activities

No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Upon successful completion of this training, students will be able to respond effectively to emergency situations by recognising and assessing the situation, ensuring the safety of themselves, bystanders, and casualties, and deploying resources as required. They will apply appropriate first aid procedures, including performing single- or two-rescuer CPR, providing first aid in line with established principles, obtaining consent where possible, using resources and equipment to support casualty comfort, and monitoring the casualty’s condition. Students will coordinate first aid activities until the arrival of medical assistance, including communicating with emergency services, managing available resources, and overseeing casualty evacuation if required. They will accurately document and report incidents, maintain privacy and confidentiality, and review the incident to identify improvements in first aid response.

Career Pathways

Upon completing this training, graduates can pursue roles in emergency response, workplace first aid, community health support, or safety officer positions.

Study Pathways

It also provides a foundation for further study in advanced first aid, CPR instructor training, occupational health and safety, or emergency services, supporting career growth in workplaces, community services, and healthcare settings.

PUARCV001 Provide Psychological First Aid

Student Information

Students can access a comprehensive range of training support services, including learning assistance, LLND support, and academic guidance, as well as wellbeing support and referral services for personal or wellbeing-related matters. Details on how to access these services, along with payment terms and conditions, refund policies, and procedures for withdrawing from training, are provided in the Student Handbook and the Training Documents section of the website.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in the PUARCV001 Provide psychological first aid, students must meet the following entry requirements:

Provide a government-issued photo identification (e.g. driver’s licence, passport) at the time of enrolment.
Hold a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI). This is a mandatory requirement for issuing nationally recognised qualifications in Australia.
Complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Literacy (LLND) assessment at a minimum of Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Level 2 prior to course commencement. This assessment helps determine whether additional learning support is required to successfully complete the qualification.
Complete a Health and Fitness Declaration. Students are required to declare any medical condition(s) that may prevent or limit their ability to safely and fully participate in all units of the course.

Student Responsibilities and Practical Requirements

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Possess a laptop or tablet to bring to training sessions.
Be able to read and record information accurately and legibly.
Communicate clearly and effectively with others.
Read and comply with work instructions and specifications.
Participate actively in practical activities, discussions, and scenario-based learning exercises.
Demonstrate respectful and professional behaviour when discussing sensitive or potentially distressing topics.
Be prepared to engage in role plays and simulated situations involving individuals experiencing stress, crisis, trauma, or distress.
Advise the trainer if any course content, discussions, or scenarios may impact their wellbeing or ability to participate.
Follow health and safety requirements during all training and assessment activities.
Complete all assessment requirements within the specified timeframes.

Note: This course includes discussions and simulated scenarios involving crisis situations, trauma, grief, loss, and emotional distress. Participants should consider their personal circumstances and advise the trainer if they have concerns about participating in these activities.

For further information or enquiries regarding course entry requirements, please contact Parabellum International Training at training@parabellum.com.au.

The studied unitPUARCV001Provide psychological first aid does not have any pre-requisite requirements.

Students can enrol directly intoPUARCV001 Provide psychological first aid training without needing to complete any prior vocational qualifications.

Mode of Delivery

The PUARCV001 Provide psychological first aid is delivered through a combination of theoretical and practical components, led by experienced and qualified trainers who maintain current industry knowledge and adhere to best practices in advanced first aid and casualty care.

The course is delivered through a combination of structured learning methods, including:

Trainer-led presentations and facilitated discussions.
Interactive learning activities and group exercises.
Case studies and scenario-based learning activities.
Practical demonstrations and role-play exercises.
Individual and collaborative learning tasks.
Review of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and workplace requirements.
Reflection activities to support the application of psychological first aid principles.
Assessment activities designed to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for competency.

This blended approach provides flexibility while ensuring students develop the knowledge and practical skills required to effectively provide psychological first aid and demonstrate competency in a range of simulated situations.

Assessment Methods

Assessments are conducted in an environment that provides realistic, in-depth scenarios and simulations, with all the relevant equipment and resources of the workplace or community setting, to evaluate students’ skills and knowledge. They are carried out by qualified assessors using a combination of tools and methods, in accordance with the principles of assessment—fairness, flexibility, validity, and reliability—and the rules of evidence, ensuring all evidence is valid, sufficient, current, and authentic. Students are assessed as either Competent or Not Yet Competent based on their performance against each requirement of the unit of competency.

Assessment methods may include:

Direct observation of practical skills and tasks during training exercises
Verbal questioning to assess underpinning knowledge
Written responses to theory-based questions
Portfolio evidence, including completed workplace documents or work samples
A combination of the above methods, as appropriate for each unit

Evidence Collection

Evidence of competency is gathered throughout the course and may include:

Completion of theory questions through structured learning plans in the Learning Management System (LMS)
Observation checklists completed by the trainer during practical assessments
Submission of portfolio evidence, such as workplace forms, reports, or documentation relevant to unit outcomes

This comprehensive approach ensures all students are assessed fairly, consistently, and in accordance with the unit requirements of the PUARCV001 Provide psychological first aid.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)

Parabellum International Training RTO (51786) offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for students who can demonstrate prior skills and experience relevant to the course outcomes. Students may also be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT) for units of competency they have previously completed through another Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

RPL and CT applications are assessed individually in accordance with our RPL/CT Policy and the requirements of the training package.

Issued by Parabellum International Training (RTO Code: 51786)

Students who successfully complete all assessment requirements of the course will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment, listing the following unit of competency:

PUARCV001 Provide psychological first aid

The Statement of Attainment is issued in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and complies with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2025.

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