Pocket Mask Training
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Pocket mask training for NSW Police Force applicants, completed entirely online from anywhere in NSW and Australia.
In this course you'll learn what a pocket mask is, how the one-way valve protects both you and the patient, how to achieve an effective seal, and where rescue breathing fits into the CPR sequence.
Pocket mask training is an add-on, not a replacement — you'll pair this with your HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or HLTAID009 Provide CPR certificate.
Designed to meet NSW Police Force entry requirements — and suited to anyone building their emergency response skills, including workplace first aiders, security officers, volunteers and community responders.
Enrol anytime, work at your own pace, and have your Statement of Completion emailed to you on completion. $30.
More Questions? See our FAQs
Start Your Pocket Mask Training
No waiting for a course date.
No classroom booking. No drive to Sydney.
Enrol below and begin straight away — most students finish in well under an hour.
This course sits alongside your first aid qualification.
You'll complete HLTAID011 Provide First Aid or HLTAID009 Provide CPR face-to-face as usual, then add your pocket mask certificate here — no need to redo either one.
Here's exactly what happens:
1. Enrol and pay. $30 through secure checkout. Takes about a minute.
2. Start immediately. You'll get access to the online course the moment you enrol — day or night, seven days a week.
3. Work through the training at your own pace. Learn what a pocket mask is, how to assemble it, how the one-way valve works, how to achieve an effective seal, and how rescue breathing fits into the CPR sequence.
4. Complete a short knowledge quiz.
5. Receive your certificate. Your Statement of Completion is emailed to you once you've completed the course and your payment has been finalised.
Delivered on behalf of ABC Licence Training Pty Ltd, RTO 3399 — training Australians since 1997.
About this Course
Course delivery
100% online, no trainer/assessor interaction required.
Course duration
Enrol anytime, self paced.
Pre-requisites
Learners will require English Language, Literacy, numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills.
There are no formal prerequisites for this course.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
Training requirements
There are no training requirements for this course.
Assessment requirements
A short quiz to test knowledge.
Course renewal requirements
There are no renewal requirements.
Course fees, payments and refunds
Information can be found in the Student Handbook on the ABC Student Resources page.
Student, support, complaints and appeals
Information can be found in the Student Handbook on the ABC Student Resources page.
FAQS
What is a pocket mask and why is it used?
A pocket mask is a barrier device used to deliver rescue breaths during CPR. It sits over the patient's mouth and nose, and a one-way valve lets your breath through to the patient while stopping anything coming back the other way. It means you can give effective rescue breaths without direct mouth-to-mouth contact — which matters for infection control, and makes it far more likely a responder will actually deliver breaths rather than hesitate.
Does my pocket mask certificate expire?
This Statement of Completion has no formal expiry. However, skills fade, and organisations often set their own currency expectations — NSW Police Force applicants have generally been expected to hold first aid certification with a minimum period of currency at the time their application is submitted. If you're applying, check the current requirement with the NSW Police Recruitment Branch and refresh alongside your annual CPR update.
Will NSW Police accept a certificate from an online course?
Our Statement of Completion is issued by ABC Licence Training Pty Ltd, RTO 3399, and states clearly that you've completed pocket mask training.
Recruitment requirements and what's accepted can change, so if you're submitting an application we strongly recommend confirming current requirements directly with the NSW Police Recruitment Branch before you enrol. We'd rather you check first than buy something you don't need.
What happens if I don't pass the quiz?
[You get as many attempts to pass as needed. You can review the course material and attempt the quiz again. There's no extra charge and no time limit, so there's no pressure to get it right first go.
Can I complete the course on my phone?
Yes. The course runs in your web browser, so you can complete it on a phone, tablet or computer wherever you've got a reliable internet connection. Handy if you're working through it in a break rather than sitting at a desk.