How much does a first aid course cost in NSW?
The median advertised price of a first aid course in NSW is $123, across 54 approved providers that publish a price. Half charge between $100 and $150; advertised prices run from $85 to $305. Data as at September 2026.
- Median
- $123
- Middle 50%
- $100–$150
- Lowest
- $85
- Highest
- $305
- Providers priced
- 54 of 130
| From | To | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| $80 | $100 | 10 |
| $100 | $120 | 14 |
| $120 | $140 | 11 |
| $140 | $160 | 6 |
| $160 | $180 | 4 |
| $180 | $200 | 4 |
| $200 | $220 | 1 |
| $220 | $240 | 1 |
Most common advertised length: 1 day or 4 hours.
By region
Regions with at least three providers publishing a price, cheapest median first.
| Region | Median | Lowest | Providers priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Sydney | $105 | $95 | 10 |
| Western Sydney | $119 | $85 | 9 |
| Inner West | $120 | $90 | 3 |
| Sutherland Shire & St George | $128 | $88 | 4 |
| Newcastle & Hunter | $130 | $90 | 5 |
| Sydney CBD & Inner | $140 | $100 | 5 |
| Illawarra & Wollongong | $150 | $125 | 3 |
By delivery
| Delivery | Median | Lowest | Providers priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blended (online theory + in-person assessment) | $109 | $88 | 19 |
| Face to face | $125 | $85 | 24 |
Compare the providers behind these numbers
Prices, durations and next dates for all 130 approved first aid providers in NSW.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a first aid course cost in NSW?
- The median advertised price of a first aid course in NSW is $123, across 54 approved providers that publish a price. Half charge between $100 and $150; advertised prices run from $85 to $305.
- What is the cheapest first aid course in NSW?
- The lowest advertised price among approved providers is $85. Compare what each price includes — duration, delivery and whether assessment is included — before booking on price alone.
- Does the price of a first aid course vary by region?
- Yes. Among regions with at least three priced providers, the median runs from $105 in South Western Sydney to $150 in Illawarra & Wollongong.
- Is a first aid course cheaper online or face to face?
- Median advertised prices: blended $109 (19 providers); face to face $125 (24 providers).
- Do these prices include GST?
- Most providers do not say. Of 72 advertised prices for this course, 0 state whether GST is included. Confirm the final price with the provider.
How these figures are worked out
- Only providers that hold the unit on their scope of registration on the national training register (training.gov.au) are included.
- Each provider counts once, at its lowest advertised price for this course, so a provider with many sessions cannot skew the result.
- Prices come from each provider's own website. Prices more than five times the category median, and $0 fee-free-if-eligible listings, are excluded.
- 0 of 72 advertised prices say whether GST is included; the rest are shown as advertised.
- Figures update automatically as providers' prices change. This page reflects data as at September 2026.
Cite as: Work Tickets, “First aid course prices in NSW”, September 2026, worktickets.com.au/costs/first-aid/
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