Forestry First Aid

The FAA Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) qualification is for people providing emergency first aid in the forestry and agricultural environment. This qualification is designed to accompany a First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification to meet the requirements of the Forestry Commission First Aid at Work Policy.

All learners are provided with an appropriate full-colour manual and first aid kit upon completion of the course. Businesses can be provided with appropriate BS8599-1 First Aid Kits and an Automated External Defibrillator on request (additional costs may apply).

Topics covered:

  • Role and responsibilities
  • Emergency planning
  • Remote medical assistance
  • Primary survey
  • Catastrophic bleeding
  • Tourniquets
  • Haemostatic agents
  • Crush injuries
  • Effects of extreme cold
  • Lyme disease

Optional modules:

  • Suspension trauma
  • Lightning strike and high-voltage injuries
  • Snake bites

Delivered over half a day

Certificate valid for 3 years (annual refreshers recommended)

Ofqual regulated

💳 £120 per person (group discounts available)

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