Forestry First Aid

If you’re looking for a Forestry First Aid course in Bournemouth or other areas in the South of England, then look no further. We regularly hold Forestry First Aid courses at our training office in Poole, Dorset. Alternatively, we can come to you to deliver the Forestry First Aid course on-site or nearby in areas including but not limited to Southampton, Portsmouth, London, Weymouth, Dorchester, Plymouth, the Isle of Wight, Yeovil and Exeter.

Who is the Forestry First Aid course for?

The Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid qualification is ideal for those who work (or intend to work) in a forestry, agricultural or remote environment, such as tree surgeons and farmers.

Forestry First Aid Course Overview

This course provides learners with the knowledge and practical competencies needed for the treatment of injuries and diseases that could occur whilst working in a forestry/agricultural specific environment.

This qualification is designed to accompany a regulated First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification and has been specifically developed to meet the recommendations of the Forestry Commission First Aid at Work Policy.

Forestry First Aid Course Length

8 hours

Forestry First Aid Course Content

The Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid qualification covers a range of topics, including

• Catastrophic Bleeding Control

• Crush injuries

• Effects of extreme temperature

• Lyme disease

• Emergency planning and remote medical assistance

Forestry First Aid Assessment

1 x Practical assessment and 1 x Theory assessment.

Forestry First Aid Certification

The qualification is valid for 3 years and to re-qualify learners will need to complete the full course again. It is recommended that the learner attends annual refresher training.