What Parasol does

Parasol (legal entity: PARASOL EMT Pty Limited, ABN 39 072 488 914) is an Australian privately held Registered Training Organisation (RTO #2551) founded in 1996 and headquartered in Kingston/Canberra. The company delivers nationally recognised first aid, workplace safety, and advanced life support training to individual learners, corporate clients, and government-mandated cohorts under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

The core product portfolio comprises five public first aid courses (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, HLTAID009 CPR, HLTAID012 Education and Care, HLTAID010 Basic Emergency Life Support, HLTAID015 Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy), two HSR courses (Commonwealth / ComCare-approved and ACT / ACT Worksafe-approved), and bespoke private group training for industry, defence, SMBs, and large corporates. The technology stack is a blended learning model combining online theory modules with face-to-face practical sessions, delivered via the Edvoke enrollment platform (edvoke.jobreadyplus.com) and a dedicated advancedlifesupport.com.au site for the advanced life support vertical. Course content is aligned with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and WHS legislation, with certification leading to nationally recognised Statements of Attainment.

The revenue model is predominantly one-time course fees for public enrollment, supplemented by quote-based private group engagements and a small administrative charge ($25) for legacy certificate reissuance. GTM is dual-channel: self-serve website enrollment for individual learners and direct enterprise sales for private training, with regulatory partnerships (ComCare, ACT Worksafe) providing a route to government-mandated HSR cohorts. Operating geographies are limited to the Australian Capital Territory and Commonwealth jurisdictions; no external investment, M&A, or leadership changes are disclosed in the available data.

Name

Parasol

Legal name

PARASOL EMT Pty Limited

Website

https://parasol.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Parasol is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO #2551) founded in 1996, delivering nationally recognised first aid, health and safety representative, and advanced life support training across the ACT and Commonwealth to individual learners, corporates, and government-mandated cohorts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

First Aid and Safety Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) Training (EDAOAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

EMS Education, Training & Simulation Centers (HLAFANAL)

Keywords

• First aid training
• Workplace safety courses
• Advanced life support
• Vocational education training
• Health safety representative

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingston

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public First Aid Training Courses: Revenue from open enrollment first aid courses including Provide First Aid (HLTAID011), CPR (HLTAID009), and childcare first aid (HLTAID012). Students pay course fees for nationally recognised training.
2. HSR Training Courses: Health and Safety Representative training for Commonwealth (approved by ComCare) and ACT (approved by ACT Worksafe) jurisdictions. Provides certification for elected worker representatives.
3. Private/Group Training: Tailored private training solutions for industry, defence, small to medium businesses and large corporate partners. Bespoke training engagements arranged through direct consultation.
4. Certificate Reissue Administration: Administrative charge of $25 for retrieving and regenerating certificates older than 24 months or predating the January 2015 USI system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Parasol (PARASOL EMT Pty Limited) is an Australian Registered Training Organisation (#2551) that sells accredited first aid, health and safety representative (HSR), and advanced life support training courses to individuals and organisations. Core products are the HLTAID011, HLTAID009, HLTAID012, HLTAID010, and HLTAID015 nationally recognised training units, plus Commonwealth and ACT HSR courses. Delivery combines online theory with face-to-face practical training, and the company also offers private/corporate group training and certificate reissue services.

Product overview

PARASOL is a Registered Training Organisation (#2551) offering a unified portfolio of first aid, safety, and advanced life support training courses. The core offerings include individual public courses (HLTAID011 Provide First Aid, HLTAID009 CPR, HLTAID012 for education/care settings, HLTAID010 Basic Emergency Life Support, and HLTAID015 Advanced Resuscitation) and Health and Safety Representative (HSR) courses for Commonwealth and ACT jurisdictions. Additionally, private group training is available as a custom delivery option. Advanced Life Support courses are delivered through the subsidiary site advancedlifesupport.com.au. The company also provides certificate verification and reissuance services for past students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid Comprehensive accredited first aid training covering skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty, aligned with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. Includes 8 hours of face-to-face training plus online theory and leads to a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. Aimed at workers and community members needing workplace first aid compliance certification.
• HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Accredited CPR training in line with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. Includes 3 hours of face-to-face training plus online theory and leads to a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. Aimed at workers and community members needing annual CPR re-qualification.
• HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting Accredited first aid training specifically for education and care settings, covering response to infants, children, and adults including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. Includes 8 hours of face-to-face training plus online theory and leads to a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. Aimed at early childhood workers, educators, and OSHC/vacation program staff.
• HLTAID010 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support Accredited training for recognising and responding to life-threatening emergencies in line with ARC guidelines. Includes 6 hours of face-to-face training. Offered only as a private group course to organisations.
• HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and Oxygen Therapy Accredited advanced training using specialised equipment for resuscitation and oxygen therapy in line with ARC Guidelines. Includes 6 hours of face-to-face training. Prerequisite: current HLTAID011 certification and minimum age 14 years. Aimed at workers in high-risk industries who need advanced emergency response capability.
• Commonwealth HSR Course Health and Safety Representative training approved by ComCare for the Commonwealth jurisdiction. Equips elected worker representatives with skills to identify workplace hazards, resolve safety issues, and represent colleagues on WHS matters under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
• ACT HSR Course Health and Safety Representative training approved by ACT Worksafe for the Australian Capital Territory jurisdiction. The initial five-day course must be completed within 6 months of commencement. Equips elected HSRs to discharge their duties under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
• Advanced Life Support Courses Advanced life support training delivered through the dedicated site www.advancedlifesupport.com.au, covering advanced resuscitation and life support techniques for healthcare and emergency professionals.
• Private Group Training Privately tailored first aid and safety training delivered to industry, defence, small to medium businesses, and large corporate partners. Bespoke training engagements arranged through direct consultation to meet specific group training requirements.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AlertForce: Australian WHS and first aid training provider offering nationally recognised HLTAID courses and workplace safety training. Directly comparable to Parasol's first aid and HSR-related course portfolio and corporate group training motion.
• Australia Wide First Aid: RTO delivering HLTAID011, HLTAID009, HLTAID012 and childcare first aid courses across Australia via blended online and face-to-face delivery. Directly competes with Parasol on course content, pricing, and self-serve public enrollment model.
• St John Ambulance Australia: Australia's largest first aid and CPR training provider, delivering nationally recognised HLTAID units, HSR training, and advanced resuscitation courses across every state. Directly competes with Parasol on the same course catalogue, customer segments (workforce compliance, community, corporate), and government-credentialed training.
• Australian Red Cross Training Services: Major Australian provider of first aid, CPR, and emergency response training under the Red Cross brand. Competes head-to-head with Parasol on HLTAID courses for individuals, workplaces, and childcare settings, with a national footprint and strong brand recognition.
• Allens Training: Large Australian RTO offering HLTAID first aid, CPR, and WHS-related training with both public enrollment and private corporate group delivery. Operates a similar blended learning model and directly competes with Parasol in workforce compliance training.
• Premium Health: Australian first aid and CPR training provider serving healthcare, childcare, and corporate clients with nationally recognised training. Overlaps with Parasol on HLTAID course catalogue and corporate group training delivery.
• Royal Life Saving Society Australia: National not-for-profit providing CPR, first aid, and resuscitation training alongside aquatic and water safety programs. Directly overlaps with Parasol's HLTAID009 CPR and advanced resuscitation offerings, serving similar workplace compliance and community segments.

Others

• Edvoke: Online enrollment and learning platform used by Parasol for public course booking and delivery (edvoke.jobreadyplus.com). Functions as a technology/enabler for Parasol's GTM and may also offer competing training under its own brand, making it both a partner and adjacent participant in the same market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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