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The Gold Coast’s Most Convenient First Aid & CPR Courses — Online Learning, Short Practical Sessions & 6 Locations for Public and Workplace Training
⭐ 800+ 5 Star Google Reviews
🎓 10,000+ Students Trained
📅 10+ Years Training Locals
🤝 100% Locally Owned & Operated
Why Thousands Choose Coastal Training College
⭐ 800+ Five-Star Google Reviews | 10,000+ Students Trained
Same Day Certificates
Complete your learning online, attend a fast practical session, receive your certificate same day.
Flexible Online Learning
Complete theory anytime, anywhere with minimal time away from work.
6 Gold Coast Locations
Courses run weekly across Gold Coast & Northern NSW locations—train close to home or work.
Nationally Recognised Training
Nationally recognised training from experienced trainers trusted by leading businesses.
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About Coastal Training College
Coastal Training College is a trading name of Coastal Training Group Pty Ltd (ABN 67 679 330 084) — a 100% locally owned and operated Australian business. We also operate Safety Training Centre as our sister brand, with both brands delivering nationally recognised training through our Third Party Agreement with Allens Training Pty Ltd (RTO 90909).
We've been delivering First Aid, CPR, Fire, Safety, and Lifeguard and Water Safety training across South East Queensland and Northern NSW since 2016. Our blended training model combines online learning with streamlined face-to-face assessments, helping individuals and workplaces meet compliance requirements quickly without sacrificing quality.
With six public training locations across the Gold Coast and Northern NSW — and regular on-site services through Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Scenic Rim and the Northern Rivers — we support thousands of learners each year. Our industry-current trainers bring real-world backgrounds in lifesaving, emergency response, aquatic operations and workplace safety, and our reputation for fast, reliable service is backed by more than 800 five-star Google reviews
Meet the Team
Nick Dennis - Director
Nick is the Founder and Director of Coastal Training College and a lifelong Gold Coast local with over 15 years’ frontline experience as a professional beach lifeguard for the City of Gold Coast. Drawing on real-world emergency response expertise, he has spent more than a decade delivering CPR, First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation, and Lifeguard & Ocean Safety training, building Coastal Training College into a trusted provider known for practical, efficient courses that meet the evolving safety and compliance needs of workplaces and individuals across South East Queensland.
Dakota Luke - Administration Coordinator
Dakota is the friendly first point of contact for our students and workplace clients, handling bookings, enquiries and general support with a calm, approachable style. Her background in surf lifesaving and as a current Ironwoman athlete gives her a strong connection to community and safety, which carries through in the way she helps people navigate their training experience.
Lachlan Mackintosh - First Aid,CPR & Water Safety Trainer
Lachlan brings genuine frontline experience to Coastal Training College. He served in the Australian Army and has since worked as a lifeguard and in pool and ocean environments, giving him real-world exposure to emergencies, rescues and risk management.
He has also completed a Bachelor of Paramedicine, adding clinical depth to his hands-on skills. His training style is steady, practical and grounded in what matters when time is critical.
Jessica Cassinari - First Aid & CPR Trainer
Jess has been teaching first aid for over 10 years, backed by nearly two decades of managing real incidents in the fitness industry, both in Australia and the USA. As a mum of two active kids, she’s handled her fair share of first aid at home too.
With a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, a Master of Human Nutrition and a passion for anatomy and physiology, Jess explains the “why” behind every skill. Her sessions are practical, relaxed and fun, so students leave confident they can act when it counts.
Samuel Burns - First Aid, CPR & Water Safety Trainer
Sam is a Southern Gold Coast local who spent over 10 years with the Australian Lifeguard Service on the Tweed Coast. He has also worked four years as a dive and snorkel guide on the Great Barrier Reef, managing first aid in remote marine settings.
He then spent eight years on superyachts around the world as Chief Officer and onboard Medical Officer, responsible for emergency care and crew safety training, and completed the Shipmasters Medical Course. Sam brings calm leadership and practical, real-world experience to every session.
First Aid, CPR & Safety Training Across the Gold Coast & South East Queensland
Coastal Training College delivers nationally recognised first aid and CPR training for individuals and workplaces across the Gold Coast, South East Queensland and Northern NSW. Our courses are designed to be practical, efficient and easy to complete, combining online learning with face-to-face practical assessment sessions led by experienced industry trainers. Whether you need certification for work, study requirements or personal confidence, our training focuses on real-world emergency response skills that can be applied immediately.
We run weekly public first aid courses at six convenient venues, so you can train close to home or work. Choose a location in Coolangatta, Palm Beach, Mermaid Beach, Nerang, Upper Coomera, or Murwillumbah, then select a course date that suits your schedule. Students can complete theory online before attending a streamlined in-person session, reducing classroom time while maintaining high training standards aligned with Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.
For businesses and organisations, Coastal Training College provides tailored workplace first aid and safety training delivered onsite or at one of our training venues. Our team works with employers across a wide range of industries to ensure staff meet compliance requirements while gaining practical skills in CPR, emergency response and workplace safety procedures.
With convenient locations, experienced instructors and a modern blended delivery model, Coastal Training College is trusted by thousands of students each year for reliable first aid training on the Gold Coast and surrounding regions.