What’s Changing in First Aid Training: NIFAT and Industry Insights with Andy Panes

Welcome to Episode 3 of Voices in VET. In this episode, Rob is joined by Andy Panes, Director of the National Institute of First Aid Trainers (NIFAT), long-time first aid trainer, and a well-known figure in the industry. NIFAT plays a key role in supporting and representing first aid trainers across Australia, with a strong focus on professional development, industry standards and advocacy. Together, they unpack the current state of the first aid training sector, including how organisations are navigating the 2025 Standards and the increasing focus on quality and compliance. The conversation covers the challenges training organisations are facing, what’s changing across the industry, and what trainers should be focusing on in their day-to-day delivery. If you’re delivering training or working in the industry, this episode gives a clear, practical look at where things are at and what’s coming next. In This Episode Where the first aid training industry is sitting right now How the 2025 Standards are impacting trainers and RTOs The biggest challenges across the sector What to expect from the NIFAT conference What separates a good trainer from a great one Practical things trainers can implement immediately What needs to change in training delivery Links mentioned in this episode 👤 Andy Panes https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-panes-41a96224/ 🏢 National Institute of First Aid Trainers (NIFAT) https://www.linkedin.com/company/nifat-au/ 📅 NIFAT Conference Program https://conference.nifat.com.au/program/ 📱 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nifat/ 📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nifataus/ Send us Fan Mail