🚉 Walk from Northgate Station · 7 AM early starts available · Call 1300 766 298 to confirm today's availability
🚉 Northgate Hall · 34 Ridge St · Walk from Northgate Station
First Aid Course
Virginia Northgate Brisbane
IRFA delivers nationally accredited first aid training at Northgate Hall, 34 Ridge Street — a short walk from Northgate Station on the Airport/Doomben line and Brisbane's most train-accessible first aid venue. Serving Virginia, Northgate, Nundah, Banyo, Boondall, Zillmere, Geebung, Bracken Ridge, and Nudgee. Same-day certificates from RTO 32154.
$45CPR · HLTAID009
$95First Aid · HLTAID011
$95Childcare · HLTAID012
$95LVR · UETDRMP018
First aid courses in Virginia and Northgate — at the Hall on Ridge Street
If you are looking for a first aid course in Virginia or Northgate Brisbane, IRFA trains at Northgate Hall on Ridge Street — one of inner north Brisbane's most accessible training venues. The Hall sits a short walk from Northgate Train Station on the Airport/Doomben line, making it the only first aid provider in this area that genuinely requires no car. For shift workers, airport staff, and healthcare workers who rely on public transport, that practical detail matters more than most providers acknowledge.
IRFA is RTO 32154, regulated directly by ASQA. Every Statement of Attainment is issued by IRFA — not by a third-party RTO sitting behind a reseller arrangement. For airport precinct employers verifying credentials, for childcare services under ACECQA scrutiny, and for Virginia industrial businesses facing WorkSafe QLD audits, this means the certificate your employee holds names the organisation that actually ran the training.
Sessions start from 7 AM — a deliberate decision to serve the shift-based workforce that defines inner north Brisbane. Ground crew and logistics staff finishing night shifts, healthcare workers starting early, and tradespeople on a 7:30 AM site start can all certify at Northgate Hall without sacrificing a working day. Weekend sessions are also available for those whose schedules don't fit weekday hours.
Training at Northgate Hall — venue details
All Virginia/Northgate courses are delivered at Northgate Hall, 34 Ridge Street, Northgate QLD 4013 — a professional community hall setting in inner north Brisbane, a short walk from Northgate Station.
Northgate Hall IRFA Training Venue
34 Ridge Street, Northgate QLD 4013
Address & Setting
Northgate Hall is a well-maintained community hall at 34 Ridge Street, Northgate QLD 4013 — a professional, purpose-suited training environment in inner north Brisbane. Clean, air-conditioned, and comfortable for both short CPR sessions and full-day HLTAID011 courses. Participants travelling from Brisbane CBD, the airport, or the inner north suburbs all find it easy to navigate.
Train (recommended)
5–10 minutes walk from Northgate Station on the Airport/Doomben line. Direct services from Brisbane CBD (Roma Street, Central, Bowen Hills). Airport workers: under 10 minutes from Brisbane Airport Station. Check translink.com.au for current timetables.
Parking
Street parking is available on Ridge Street. No time limits apply during course hours. The venue is wheelchair accessible. If driving, Ridge Street is easy to reach from Gympie Road and the northern arterials.
Session Times
7 AM early sessions (CPR done before 9 AM — airport and shift workers), standard 9 AM starts, weekend and evening sessions available. Call 1300 766 298 for the current schedule — 7 AM sessions fill quickly.
Suburbs served
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Suburbs we serve from Northgate Hall
Northgate Hall on Ridge Street is positioned in the heart of Brisbane's inner north, making it the natural first aid training choice for a wide band of connected suburbs. Virginia and Northgate are the immediate catchment — the industrial estate workers, tradespeople, and residents of these two suburbs are the most regular attendees. Nundah and Banyo are practically neighbours, with both well connected by the Airport/Doomben rail line that passes directly through Northgate Station.
Further along the northern corridor, Boondall, Zillmere, and Bracken Ridge residents find Northgate Hall more practical than travelling into the CBD or south of the river — the Gympie Road corridor brings them directly to the Ridge Street area. Geebung and Nudgee sit to the north-west and north respectively, both accessible without much traffic. Coastal suburbs including western Sandgate residents also attend when the train connection makes the commute straightforward.
If you have been searching for first aid training in Nundah, a CPR course near Banyo, or childcare first aid for a Boondall or Geebung centre, Northgate Hall is the closest professionally delivered, paramedic-led option in the inner north. The train access is the distinguishing feature — no other comparable first aid venue in Brisbane's north is this straightforward to reach without a car.
First aid courses at Northgate Hall — Virginia Brisbane
All courses nationally accredited under RTO 32154 · Delivered by qualified paramedics · Same-day digital certificates · 7 AM sessions available
$45 per person
CPR Training
HLTAID009 — Provide CPR
HLTAID009 covers adult, child, and infant CPR, AED operation, and the DRSABCD action plan. At $45 and two hours, it is the most frequently renewed qualification at this venue — mandatory every 12 months for Brisbane Airport staff, Virginia industrial workers, childcare educators, and most Queensland workplaces. The 7 AM session finishes before 9 AM, practical for shift workers and those starting early.
$95 per person
Provide First Aid
HLTAID011 — Workplace First Aid
HLTAID011 is the comprehensive workplace first aid qualification required by the majority of Queensland employers. At $95 for a six-hour session, the course covers CPR, wound management, fractures, anaphylaxis, asthma, burns, and stroke response. Mandatory for Virginia industrial supervisors, Brisbane Airport safety officers, and all Queensland workplace first aid officers under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Certificate valid for three years.
✓ ACECQA approved
$95 per person
Childcare First Aid
HLTAID012 — Education & Care Setting
HLTAID012 is the ACECQA-approved qualification required for all Queensland childcare educators under the National Quality Framework. It adds paediatric-specific content to HLTAID011: infant resuscitation, paediatric CPR, EpiPen use, asthma in children, and febrile convulsions. At $95, it serves educators at centres across Nundah, Banyo, Boondall, Geebung, and Zillmere. HLTAID011 alone does not satisfy childcare compliance.
Additional courses also available at Northgate Hall
$95 per person
Low Voltage Rescue
UETDRMP018 — LVR + CPR
Mandatory annual renewal for all licensed QLD electricians under the Electrical Safety Office. Virginia industrial estate is one of Brisbane's highest concentrations of licensed electricians — Northgate Hall is the most convenient renewal venue.
$95 per person
White Card
CPCCWHS1001 — Construction Induction
Required before entering any QLD construction site. Enforced by WorkSafe Queensland and the QBCC. Essential for workers entering Virginia industrial and inner north Brisbane construction projects.
$180 saves $10
First Aid + LVR Combo
HLTAID011 + UETDRMP018
Two nationally recognised certifications in one day. The most cost-effective option for Virginia industrial estate electricians and ESI workers needing both qualifications in the same renewal window.
$180 saves $10
First Aid + White Card
HLTAID011 + CPCCWHS1001
First aid and site induction in one day. Ideal for new entrants to Virginia area construction or any Queensland site. Two certificates, one training day, $10 saving on individual pricing.
Who trains at Northgate Hall?
Inner north Brisbane has a distinct workforce profile — shift-based, transit-dependent, and spread across aviation, industrial, healthcare, and education sectors. Here is who regularly trains with IRFA at 34 Ridge Street.
Airport & aviation workers
Brisbane Airport is the primary employer driver for this venue. Ground crew, logistics staff, cargo handlers, airline employees, and airport precinct contractors all attend for annual CPR renewal and HLTAID011 workplace first aid. The Airport/Doomben line makes Northgate Station the obvious transfer point — under ten minutes from the airport itself. IRFA's 7 AM session is designed specifically for workers finishing night shifts or starting late mornings.
Virginia industrial estate — trades & manufacturing
Virginia's industrial precinct is one of Brisbane's most active — manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and electrical trades all operate here at scale. Supervisors need HLTAID011 under the WHS Act. Licensed electricians need annual Low Voltage Rescue renewal. Our LVR plus First Aid combo at $180 is the practical answer for Virginia businesses needing both qualifications in a single day, and Northgate Hall's proximity to the estate makes attendance straightforward.
Healthcare & aged care — inner north Brisbane
Hospitals, GP clinics, community health centres, and aged care facilities across Nundah, Banyo, Northgate, and Kedron contribute a consistent flow of healthcare workers for annual CPR renewal and HLTAID011. The train access is the deciding factor for this group — clinical staff without a car find Northgate Hall significantly more accessible than venues requiring a bus transfer or extended walk from a station. Group pricing applies for facilities sending five or more staff.
Childcare educators — Nundah, Banyo & surrounds
Childcare centres across Nundah, Banyo, Boondall, Geebung, and Zillmere send educators to Northgate Hall for HLTAID012 certification and three-year renewal. Under the National Quality Framework, at least one educator holding current HLTAID012 must be present whenever children are in care. Group bookings for centre-wide training are common — coordinating an entire team into a single session is more practical than staggering individual bookings across multiple dates.
Public transport users & individuals
Northgate Hall is Brisbane's best argument for first aid training without a car. Parents, community members, NDIS workers, and individuals who rely entirely on public transport attend here specifically because no other first aid venue in inner north Brisbane is this easy to reach by train. Whether coming from the CBD, the airport, or the northern suburbs, one trip on the Airport/Doomben line resolves the transport question entirely. Weekend sessions serve those who cannot attend on weekdays.
School staff & community organisations
Teaching and administration staff from schools across Northgate, Nundah, Banyo, and Geebung attend for HLTAID011 renewal and annual CPR. Community sporting clubs, volunteer organisations, and NDIS support providers also train here — the early sessions and weekend options making it possible to certify without disrupting the working week. Group rates apply for staff teams of five or more from the same school or organisation.
WHS first aid obligations for Virginia & Northgate employers
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and Safe Work Australia guidelines, all employers must provide trained first aiders. WorkSafe Queensland enforces compliance and can issue improvement notices for non-compliant workplaces.
Low-risk workplaces (1–25 workers)
At least 1 CPR-trained person (HLTAID009, $45). Annual renewal required.
Low-risk workplaces (26–100 workers)
At least 1 First Aid Officer holding HLTAID011 ($95). Valid 3 years.
High-risk workplaces (Virginia industrial)
1 First Aid Officer per 25 workers. HLTAID011 minimum. Group discounts for 5+.
Childcare & education settings
1 HLTAID012 holder on-duty at all times per ACECQA NQS Element 2.2.1.
Why choose IRFA at Northgate?
There are first aid providers operating in inner north Brisbane. Here is what makes IRFA at Northgate Hall the practical and credentialed choice.
Train-accessible — no car required
Northgate Hall is approximately 5–10 minutes walk from Northgate Station on the Airport/Doomben line. Direct services run from Brisbane CBD, Roma Street, Central, and Brisbane Airport Station. This is not a minor convenience — for airport shift workers, inner-city residents, and healthcare staff without a car, it is the decisive reason this venue works when others do not. No parking stress, no Uber fare, no asking someone for a lift.
Closest first aid venue to Brisbane Airport
Northgate Hall at 34 Ridge Street is the closest IRFA venue to Brisbane Airport. Airport workers on the Airport/Doomben line reach Northgate Station in under 10 minutes from the airport. The 7 AM sessions mean ground crew, cargo staff, and logistics workers can certify before a morning briefing. Group bookings with 14-day corporate invoicing are available for airport precinct employers — call to arrange.
Qualified paramedic instructors
Every IRFA trainer at Northgate Hall holds a current paramedic qualification with active Queensland Ambulance Service experience. When the instructor teaches anaphylaxis management or cardiac arrest response, it is drawn from actual QAS callouts — not from reading a training manual aloud. For aviation, industrial, and healthcare workers who face real emergencies in their working environment, this distinction is meaningful. It is also enforced as a qualification requirement, not a marketing claim.
Direct RTO — same-day certificates
IRFA is RTO 32154 — we issue every Statement of Attainment ourselves, under direct ASQA regulation. Your certificate is emailed the same day you finish the course, typically within two hours of completion. Accepted immediately by Brisbane Airport employers, Virginia industrial businesses, childcare services, and all Queensland employers. No waiting, no third-party delays, no ambiguity about who issued the credential. Physical card available on request.
Other North Brisbane first aid training venues
Can't make Northgate Hall? IRFA trains across North Brisbane and Moreton Bay — same courses, same RTO 32154, same paramedic instructors.
North Lakes
Community Centre · 10 The Corso
Near Westfield North Lakes · ~25 min from Northgate
North Lakes first aid course →
Redcliffe Peninsula
Redcliffe RSL · Irene Street
Coastal Peninsula venue · ~30 min from Northgate
First aid course Redcliffe →
Caboolture
Caboolture Hub · 4 Hasking St
Near Caboolture Station · ~40 min from Northgate
First aid training Caboolture →
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IRFA's main training facility: Sippy Downs headquarters (96 Bellflower Rd) — purpose-built 2,000 m² facility, 100+ free parking spaces, daily sessions, IRFA's largest campus.
Frequently asked questions — first aid courses Virginia & Northgate
Quick answers for inner north Brisbane residents and workers. Need more? Call 1300 766 298.
Yes — and it is straightforward. Northgate Hall at 34 Ridge Street is approximately 5–10 minutes walk from Northgate Train Station on the Airport/Doomben line. Direct services run from Brisbane CBD (Roma Street and Central Station), Bowen Hills, and Brisbane Airport Station. No bus transfer or Uber required. Check translink.com.au for current timetables. It is the most accessible first aid training venue in Brisbane's inner north by public transport.
Yes. Northgate Hall is IRFA's closest venue to Brisbane Airport. Airport workers on the Airport/Doomben rail line reach Northgate Station in under 10 minutes from Brisbane Airport Station. Ground crew, cargo staff, logistics workers, and airline employees regularly attend both the 7 AM and 9 AM sessions. Group bookings with 14-day corporate invoicing are available for airport precinct employers — call 1300 766 298 for a group quote.
IRFA offers 7 AM early-start sessions at Northgate Hall — CPR (HLTAID009) can be completed in two hours and finished before 9 AM. This is specifically designed for Brisbane Airport shift workers, Virginia industrial staff, and healthcare workers who need to certify before their working day begins. Standard 9 AM sessions run weekdays, with weekend and evening options also available. Call 1300 766 298 to confirm 7 AM availability — these sessions fill quickly.
CPR (HLTAID009) — $45, 2 hours, annual renewal.
Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) — $95, 6 hours, valid 3 years.
Childcare First Aid (HLTAID012) — $95, 7 hours, ACECQA approved, valid 3 years.
Low Voltage Rescue (UETDRMP018) — $95, 3 hours, annual.
White Card (CPCCWHS1001) — $95, 2 hours, no expiry.
First Aid + LVR combo — $180, saves $10.
First Aid + White Card combo — $180, saves $10.
All at Northgate Hall, 34 Ridge Street, with same-day digital certificates under RTO 32154.
Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) — $95, 6 hours, valid 3 years.
Childcare First Aid (HLTAID012) — $95, 7 hours, ACECQA approved, valid 3 years.
Low Voltage Rescue (UETDRMP018) — $95, 3 hours, annual.
White Card (CPCCWHS1001) — $95, 2 hours, no expiry.
First Aid + LVR combo — $180, saves $10.
First Aid + White Card combo — $180, saves $10.
All at Northgate Hall, 34 Ridge Street, with same-day digital certificates under RTO 32154.
HLTAID011 — Provide First Aid costs $95 per person at Northgate Hall, 34 Ridge Street. The course runs approximately six hours and covers CPR, wound management, fractures, anaphylaxis, asthma, burns, and stroke response. Your digital Statement of Attainment is issued the same day under RTO 32154. Group discounts apply for five or more participants. A First Aid plus LVR or White Card combo is available for $180, saving $10 on individual pricing.
Certificate validity varies by qualification. CPR (HLTAID009) is valid for 12 months and must be renewed annually — this applies even if completed as part of HLTAID011 or HLTAID012. Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) is valid for 3 years. Childcare First Aid (HLTAID012) is valid for 3 years with annual CPR renewal. Low Voltage Rescue (UETDRMP018) requires annual renewal. White Card (CPCCWHS1001) does not expire. All certificates from IRFA include qualification code, issue date, and expiry date on the Statement of Attainment.
Same day. Your digital Statement of Attainment is emailed upon successful course completion under RTO 32154 — most participants receive it within two hours of finishing. It is accepted immediately by Brisbane Airport employers, Virginia industrial businesses, childcare services, NDIS providers, and all Queensland employers. No waiting period, no chasing a certificate later. A physical card is available on request at no extra charge.
HLTAID012 — Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting ($95, valid 3 years). This is the ACECQA-approved qualification required for all Queensland childcare educators under the National Quality Framework. It includes all HLTAID011 content plus paediatric CPR, infant resuscitation, EpiPen use, asthma in children, and febrile convulsions. HLTAID011 alone does not satisfy childcare compliance. At least one educator with current HLTAID012 must be on duty whenever children are in care, and the CPR component requires annual renewal. Group discounts available for Nundah, Banyo, Boondall, Geebung, and Zillmere centres.
Northgate Hall at 34 Ridge Street serves Virginia, Northgate, Nundah, Banyo, Boondall, Zillmere, Geebung, Bracken Ridge, Nudgee, Wavell Heights, Kedron, Hendra, and Clayfield. The train connection via Northgate Station also makes it practical for inner-city Brisbane residents and airport corridor workers who do not need to travel north at all. For residents further north, North Lakes or Caboolture may be closer.
Yes. Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld), all Virginia industrial employers — manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, and trades — must provide trained first aiders. Safe Work Australia recommends at least one trained first aider per 25 workers in high-risk environments. WorkSafe Queensland enforces compliance and can issue improvement notices for non-compliant workplaces.
Yes. Annual Low Voltage Rescue (UETDRMP018, $95) is mandatory for all licensed Queensland electricians as required by the Electrical Safety Office. Virginia industrial estate has one of Brisbane's highest concentrations of licensed electricians, and Northgate Hall is the most convenient renewal venue for those in the area. Our LVR plus First Aid combo at $180 covers both mandatory certifications in one day and saves $10 on individual pricing.
HLTAID011 — Provide First Aid ($95) is the standard workplace qualification, covering CPR, wound care, fractures, anaphylaxis, asthma, burns, and stroke response. It is valid for 3 years and required for most Queensland workplace first aiders and emergency wardens. HLTAID012 — Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting ($95) is the ACECQA-approved version required by childcare educators — it includes all HLTAID011 content plus paediatric-specific emergencies: infant resuscitation, paediatric CPR, febrile convulsions, and child-specific anaphylaxis and asthma. HLTAID011 alone does not satisfy childcare compliance. Both cost the same at IRFA.
Yes. Groups of 5 or more receive discounted per-person pricing at Northgate Hall. For teams of 8 or more, IRFA can deliver the course on-site at your Virginia or inner north Brisbane workplace — saving travel time and operational disruption. This is popular with Virginia industrial operators, Brisbane Airport precinct employers, Nundah and Banyo childcare centres, and inner north Brisbane NDIS providers. 14-day corporate invoicing is available. Call 1300 766 298 for a group quote — most enquiries get a price within the hour.
Yes. Northgate Hall at 34 Ridge Street is wheelchair accessible with level entry. The CPR practical assessment requires sustained chest compressions at the correct depth (5–6 cm) and rate (100–120 per minute) for 2 minutes on a training manikin on the floor. Participants should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. If you have a physical condition — such as a back injury, shoulder surgery, pregnancy, or a mobility limitation — call 1300 766 298 before booking. Our paramedic instructors are experienced at discussing and arranging reasonable adjustments.
