NSTA Tasmania’s Courses Overview

Nationally recognised training in Security, First Aid, Firearms, K9 & more – designed for real-world success

At NSTA Tasmania™, we help Tasmanians gain job-ready skills through nationally recognised training in Security Operations & Management, First Aid, Firearms Safety, Transport Security, RSA, Work Health & Safety, Investigative Services, and Drug & Alcohol Testing.

Whether you’re starting out, refreshing skills, or organising workplace training, our practical delivery and experienced trainers ensure you’re confident and compliant from day one.

📍 Tasmania-wide — training available in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, the North West Coast and across regional TAS.

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Choose a pathway below to see dates and enrol online. Group and on-site training available across Tasmania.

First Aid Courses

First Aid & CPR training in Tasmania (HLTAID009/011/015)

HLTAID009 CPR, HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, HLTAID015 Advanced Resuscitation — fast, workplace-ready certification.

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Security Operations

Security Operations training Tasmania (CPP20218 pathways)

Pathways to Security Officer & Crowd Controller roles. Nationally recognised under NSTA™ (RTO 32292).

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Security Management

Security Management courses in Tasmania (supervisory/leadership)

Advance into coordination, supervision and risk roles with management-focused security qualifications.

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Investigative Services

Investigative Services courses Tasmania (CPP30619)

Develop evidence gathering, reporting and compliance skills for investigative roles.

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Transport Security

Transport Security training Tasmania (AVI20118)

Specialist screening/compliance for aviation, maritime & freight security roles.

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Firearms Safety

Firearms Safety training Tasmania (licensing pathways)

Learn safe handling and compliance for TAS licensing pathways with qualified instructors.

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RSA

Responsible Service of Alcohol training in Tasmania

Meet TAS hospitality compliance with recognised RSA training.

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Work Health & Safety

Work Health & Safety and White Card training Tasmania

White Card & workplace safety skill sets to meet TAS construction and WHS obligations.

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Drug & Alcohol Testing

HLTPAT005 Drug & Alcohol Testing course Tasmania

Build competence for workplace screening and compliance procedures.

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Course Overviews – NSTA Tasmania™

Explore key pathways delivered by NSTA™ (RTO 32292).

Security Operations Training – Tasmania +

Start your security career with industry-aligned training delivered across Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and regional TAS.

We Offer:

CPP20218 – Certificate II in Security Operations
Progression into advanced/security specialist pathways

Practical, hands-on learning with experienced trainers

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Security Management – Supervisory & Leadership +

Step up into coordination, supervision and risk management roles with nationally recognised security management qualifications.

Designed for career advancement and compliance

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Investigative Services – Evidence & Reporting +

Build core competencies in evidence gathering, statements, and reporting to support investigative roles in Tasmania.

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Transport Security – Screening & Compliance +

Specialist training for aviation, maritime and freight environments, aligned to national screening requirements.

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Firearms Safety – Licensing Pathways (TAS) +

Learn safe handling and firearms fundamentals with qualified instructors. Course supports TAS licensing pathways.

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First Aid & CPR – Tasmania-wide +

Fast, workplace-ready First Aid and CPR across Hobart, Launceston, Devonport & regional TAS.

HLTAID009 – Provide CPR
HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
HLTAID015 – Advanced Resuscitation

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RSA – Hospitality Compliance in TAS +

Complete your Responsible Service of Alcohol training and meet TAS hospitality requirements.

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Work Health & Safety – White Card & More +

White Card and WHS skill sets to keep your team safe and compliant on TAS worksites.

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Drug & Alcohol Testing – HLTPAT005 +

Learn procedures for workplace screening, collection and documentation to TAS standards.

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Flexible Learning Options

We offer delivery that fits Tasmania’s workforce — public classes, workplace groups and blended options statewide across Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, the North West Coast and regional TAS.

Flexible Delivery

Blended learning: online theory + face-to-face practicals and assessment at an NSTA Tasmania™ venue or approved workplace site.

Best for: busy schedules, regional learners, and workplaces needing minimal downtime.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Already doing the job? RPL assesses your existing skills and experience to fast-track a qualification.

  • Supply evidence: résumé, references, logbooks, portfolios, prior quals.
  • We map evidence to units and advise any gap training required.
Credit Transfer (CT)

If you’ve completed the same units with another RTO, CT can be applied (no reassessment).

Bring certified transcripts/statements at enrolment and our team will verify and apply credit.

Need on-site training in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie or regional Tasmania?
0448 123 915tasmania@nsta.edu.au

Frequently Asked Questions — NSTA Tasmania™

Serving Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie, the North West Coast & statewide Tasmania.

Where do you deliver training in Tasmania?
We run public classes across Hobart, Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and the North West Coast, with statewide on-site delivery for workplaces and groups.

Are your qualifications nationally recognised?
Yes — all courses are delivered under NSTA™ (RTO 32292) and meet national training package requirements.

Which First Aid units do you offer in Tasmania?
We deliver HLTAID009 Provide CPR, HLTAID011 Provide First Aid,
HLTAID012 First Aid in an Education & Care Setting, HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site,
HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid, and HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation & oxygen therapy.

Do you offer workplace or group training across TAS?
Absolutely. We can train on-site anywhere in Tasmania and tailor dates/units to your operational needs (First Aid, Security, RSA, Firearms Safety, White Card, WHS, etc.).

Can I use Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT)?
Yes — RPL recognises your experience; CT recognises equivalent units you’ve already completed.
Provide evidence (résumé, references, prior statements of attainment/transcripts) at enrolment and our assessors will verify eligibility.

How quickly will I receive my certificate?
For short courses (e.g., CPR/First Aid), certificates are issued promptly after successful completion and verification.
For full qualifications, issuance follows competency sign-off across all units.

What should I bring to First Aid/CPR training?
Photo ID, comfortable clothing for practicals (floor-based CPR), and any required USI details. If you have accessibility needs, let us know — we’ll support reasonable adjustments.

Do you run Security Operations and Security Management in TAS?
Yes — pathways from CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations through CPP31318 Certificate III,
and management/analysis streams such as CPP40719 Cert IV in Security Management and CPP41519 Cert IV in Security Risk Analysis, up to CPP50619 Diploma of Security Risk Management.

Is Firearms Safety training available in Tasmania?
Yes — Firearms Safety training is scheduled in TAS. Entry/eligibility and licensing are governed by Tasmanian legislation; we’ll advise current requirements at booking.

Can I reschedule if I’m unwell or can’t attend on the day?
We offer fair reschedule options with notice. Contact us as early as possible so we can move you to the next available Hobart/Launceston/Devonport/Burnie date.

Do you provide accessibility and learning support?
Yes — please tell us about any support needs when enrolling. We provide reasonable adjustments while maintaining the integrity of assessment requirements.

How do I enrol or ask a question?
Enrol via the course links above or contact us: tasmania@nsta.edu.au0448 123 915.
For group bookings, we can quote on on-site delivery anywhere in Tasmania.


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