Nationally accredited first aid & CPR from $40. Delivered by qualified paramedics at our Sippy Downs headquarters — 2 min from USC. Same-day digital certificates.
Workplace on-site training · Group discounts from $80pp · info@irfa.com.au
Price, trainer credentials, certificate speed, class size. Here's the honest comparison — no fine print.
| IRFA Sippy Downs |
St John / Red Cross Sunshine Coast |
Other Providers Various |
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|---|---|---|---|
| CPR HLTAID009 price | $40 | $55–$75 | $50–$80 |
| First Aid HLTAID011 price | $90 | $135–$185 | $110–$165 |
| Trainer qualifications | Qualified paramedics ✓ | Mixed — varies | Mixed — varies |
| Same-day digital certificate | ✓ Before you leave | 1–5 business days | 1–3 days typical |
| Max class size | 12 students | 20–30 students | 15–25 students |
| 7AM early morning sessions | ✓ Daily available | ✗ Not offered | ✗ Not offered |
| Free on-site parking | ✓ 100+ bays | Paid / limited | Varies |
| On-site at your workplace | ✓ No extra charge (8+) | Extra cost | Extra cost |
| Sunshine Coast location | Sippy Downs HQ (central) | Maroochydore (often) | Various — check each |
| Google rating | 4.9★ · 847 reviews | 4.2–4.5★ typical | Varies |
Pricing and ratings checked March 2026. Competitors' prices change frequently — always verify before booking.
All courses at our Sippy Downs headquarters. Same-day certificates. Delivered by qualified paramedics.
HLTAID009 · CPR Certificate Sunshine Coast
The foundational life-saving skill. Adult, child and infant CPR to current ARC guidelines plus AED defibrillator. Required annually by most employers.
HLTAID011 · First Aid Certificate Sunshine Coast
The complete workplace qualification. Includes full CPR plus wound care, burns, fractures, anaphylaxis, stroke, and all medical emergencies. Required for WHS first aid officers.
HLTAID012 · Childcare First Aid Sunshine Coast
Mandatory for all childcare educators under ACECQA regulations. Paediatric emergencies, anaphylaxis (EpiPen hands-on), asthma, febrile convulsions.
UETDRMP018 · LV Rescue Sunshine Coast
Mandatory for QLD electricians. Electrical incident rescue, CPR in electrical emergencies, AED, electrical burn management. Annual renewal for QBCC licence.
HLTAID011 + HLTAID009 + HLTAID010 in 4 hours for $110. Best value on the Sunshine Coast.
8+ staff? IRFA delivers on-site anywhere on the Sunshine Coast. No extra charge. Custom scheduling. Volume discounts from $80pp.
Purpose-built 2,000m² facility in Sippy Downs — the most central first aid training venue on the Sunshine Coast.
Unit 5/96 Bellflower Road
Sippy Downs QLD 4556
2 minutes from USC · 100+ free parks
7AM CPR · 9AM CPR · First Aid 9AM–1PM daily. Evening & weekend sessions available — call 1300 766 298.
100+ dedicated parking spaces directly at the venue. No meters, no time limits. Accessible bays available.
2,000m² · 6 training rooms · 50+ CPR mannequins · AED trainers · air-conditioned · step-free access.
Verified reviews from real IRFA students. 4.9 stars from 847+ reviews.
"Completed HLTAID011 at Sippy Downs. Trainer was a working paramedic — what a difference. Certificate in my inbox before I'd left the car park."
"Needed CPR for work. $40, two hours, done by 11am. Near USC with heaps of free parking. Trainer was excellent and very hands-on."
"HLTAID012 for our childcare centre at IRFA. Trainer had 15 years as a paramedic. Small class, very hands-on with EpiPens. Our director was impressed."
"UETDRMP018 for my electrical licence. Fast, professional, trainer knew the content inside out. Certificate same day, no waiting around."
"Whole cafe team did HLTAID011. Great group pricing, session tailored to hospitality scenarios — exactly what we needed for our Noosa restaurant."
"USC paramedicine student — needed HLTAID011 for clinical placement. IRFA is 2 minutes from campus. Working paramedic as trainer. Highly recommend."
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Unit 5/96 Bellflower Road, Sippy Downs QLD 4556 — 2 min from USC with 100+ free parking spaces. Full venue details →
Sippy Downs is 10 min from Maroochydore, 15 min from Caloundra, 25 min from Noosa. On-site workplace training also available — enquire here.
All prices include GST and same-day digital certificate. No booking fees.
Yes. IRFA is RTO 32154, regulated by ASQA. All Statements of Attainment are nationally recognised and accepted by all employers, WorkSafe QLD, ACECQA, AHPRA, and industry regulators Australia-wide. Verify on MySkills.gov.au.
For renewal costs and options, see the Certificate Renewal page.
Yes — IRFA is the only Sunshine Coast provider offering 7AM early morning sessions. CPR starts at 7AM, finishes 9AM. First Aid starts 7AM, finishes 11AM. Perfect for shift workers, nurses finishing night shift, and busy professionals who can't take daytime off.
Yes — for groups of 8 or more, IRFA delivers on-site first aid training anywhere on the Sunshine Coast at no extra charge. We bring all equipment. Flexible scheduling, custom scenarios. Workplace Training → · Group Training →
ACECQA requires HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting — standard HLTAID011 does not meet childcare compliance requirements. IRFA's HLTAID012 is ACECQA-approved, includes hands-on EpiPen training, and is accepted at every Sunshine Coast childcare centre.
Train at Sippy Downs or book on-site delivery anywhere on the coast.
Same-day certificates. Paramedic trainers. Lowest prices guaranteed. Sippy Downs, 2 min from USC, 100+ free parks.