First Aid At Work + QA Level 3 Award Forestry First Aid

course/Award information

Those working in core operations on Forestry Commission land will require an appropriate and valid Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work qualification in combination with this Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) qualification.

This combined course offers just that. It is particularly useful for those who’s Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is due to expire soon or who are looking to obtain it for the first time.

For group bookings on your premises please contact us directly

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REGULATORS:
Ofqual regulated

PRE REQUISITES:
Be 14 years of age or older.

VALIDITY OF AWARD:
This qualification is valid for 3 years.

LENGTH OF COURSE:
18 Hours (3 days)

COURSE CONTENT:
This qualification covers:

  • The role and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Assessing an incident
  • Managing an unresponsive casualty
  • CPR and defibrillation
  • Recovery Position
  • Heart Attack
  • Stroke
  • Choking
  • Epilepsy
  • Asthma
  • Diabetes
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Shock
  • Head and spinal injuries
  • Chest injuries
  • Wounds and bleeding
  • Fractures, sprains, strains and dislocations
  • Minor injuries
  • Burns and scalds
  • Poisoning
  • Eye injuries


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

  • Demonstrate CPR and safe use of an AED
  • Demonstrate ability to administer first aid on a choking casualty
  • Demonstrate ability to carry out first aid on an unconscious casualty
  • Demonstrate ability to manage wounds, bleeding and shock, plus optional extra – catastrophic bleeding
  • Demonstrate secondary survey
  • Demonstrate the management of fractures
  • Complete 2 multiple choice question papers with a pass mark of 11/15 and 18/25

REGULATORS:
Ofqual regulated

PRE REQUISITES:
Be 16 years of age or older

VALIDITY OF AWARD:

This qualification is valid for 3 years

LENGTH OF COURSE:
3 hours

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Extreme cold
  • Extreme heat
  • Treatment of Adder snake bites
  • Catastrophic bleeding, including:
    • Direct pressure
    • Tourniquets
    • Haemostatic agents
  • Crush injuries
  • Lyme disease


ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

  • Continual assessment by the tutor
  • 1 x multiple choice question paper

HOW MANY FIRST AIDERS DO I NEED

At my workplace or school?

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If you are unsure of how many people to train and deploy as first aiders for your workplace or school, then don’t worry.

You can use our first aid requirements calculator to help you understand your specific requirements.  The calculator is a guide and doesn’t replace the need to conduct a full ‘first aid requirements risk assessment’.

We thrive on helping remove the stress of your legal responsibility to ensure there are suitable arrangements in place for all staff or visitors should someone become ill or injured.

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

Saving Lives, wherever possible

Maybe you are unsure about your legal or moral obligations as an employer, or perhaps you are finding it challenging to keep on top of your responsibilities such as training matrixes, policies or risk assessments.

Why not book into one of our free no-obligation consultation slots to discuss your challenges, there is no cost to exploring your options.

Want to find out more?

If you need more information on any of our courses please get in touch, we’ll be happy to give you any details that you need.

Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Weekends: 0900 - 1230

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