Level 3 Award In Forestry First Aid (RQF)

This qualification has been designed to provide the knowledge and competence for a learner to deal with emergency first aid situations in a forestry/agricultural environment.

This qualification is designed to supplement a First Aider’s existing First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification and covers the recommended topics stated in the Forestry Commission First Aid policy 2015.

Duration

A minimum of 2 contact hours in the classroom, consisting of practical and theoretical activities.

This qualification can also be combined with the 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work or 3-day First Aid at Work course, providing the minimum contact hours and assessment criteria has been achieved.

Syllabus

The range of subjects covered are:

• Emergency planning and remote medical assistance

• Catastrophic Bleeding Control

• Crush injuries

• Effects of extreme cold

• Lyme disease

Certification

The practical and theoretical assessment is ongoing throughout the duration of the course and a three year qualification can be offered to all, subject to assessment.

Numbers

A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course. Age limit Students must be a minimum of 14 years of age to attend this course