Forestry First Aid+F (3Hrs)

This short, yet informative 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. Topics covered are: extreme hot and cold temperatures, managing catastrophic bleeding, crush injuries and Lyme disease.

This qualification is intended to be delivered in conjunction with a regulated first aid qualification (minimum of 1 day) and will confirm the Learner’s abilities to meet a ‘licence to practice’ as determined by the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and the recommendations in the First Aid at Work – Forestry England Policy.  

 

Learning Outcomes

On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to

• Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering catastrophic bleeding

•Administer first aid to a casualty suffering extreme hot and cold temperature

• Administer first aid to a casualty with crush injury

• Understand Lyme disease

 

Assessment

Continuous written and practical assessment carried out by the trainer.

 

Certification

Successful candidates will receive an RQF Forestry First Aid +F certificate valid for 3 years.