First Aid at Work (Forestry)

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First Aid at Work (Forestry)

Course Specifications:

Qualification Number: 603/2464/8

Description: This qualification is for individuals undertaking the role of a workplace first aider who will also be working on Forestry Commission land.

The QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work +F (RQF) has been developed to meet the Forestry Commission First Aid requirements and the First Aid requirements under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981. (NI 1982)

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First Aid at Work (Forestry)

First aid at work (forestry) is aimed at those who work on, or are looking to work on, Forestry Commission land, whose role is designated as a higher-risk-of-injury environment.

Such as tree surgeons, civil engineers, forest workers, or estate workers who would need this first aid qualification to work in this environment.

First aid at work (forestry) is based on the first aid at work course, with additional requirements from the Forestry Commission syllabus.

Our QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work +F meets these requirements in full. This course is OFQUAL-regulated and accredited by Qualifications Network UK.

First Aid at Work (Forestry) Learning Outcomes

Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider in reference to:

  • Preventing cross-infection
  • Importance of recording incidents and actions
  • Using available equipment
  • Assessing the situation and circumstances to act safely, promptly, and effectively in an emergency

Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who:

  • is unresponsive but breathing normally
  • is unresponsive but NOT breathing normally
  • is wounded and bleeding
  • has external bleeding
  • is suffering from medical shock
  • is having a heart attack
  • is having a stroke
  • has bites or stings
  • has had an electric shock
  • has injuries to the eyes, bones, muscles, and joints
  • has a chest injury
  • has splinters, cuts, grazes, or bruising
  • has minor burns or scalds
  • is having a seizure
  • has sudden poisoning
  • is suffering from anaphylactic shock
  • has diabetes
  • has asthma
  • is suffering the effects of extreme heat or cold

Forestry Commission Syllabus:

  • extreme cold (hypothermia)
  • extreme heat  (hyperthermia)
  • life-threatening bleeds
  • Tourniquets and haemostatic agents
  • anaphylaxis
  • adder snake bites
  • crush injuries
  • lyme disease

Course Pre-requisites

This First Aid at Work (forestry) qualification equips individuals aged 16 and older to take on the role of a workplace emergency first aider.

Learners aged 14 to 16 can also pursue this qualification, but employers should not rely solely on them to fulfil first aider responsibilities.

Given the assessment’s nature, students should have a strong command of English to understand and apply the required assessment methods.

Ideally, learners should possess at least Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills or equivalent qualifications.

They will need to demonstrate first aid procedures in a workplace environment, including performing CPR on a casualty lying on the floor.

Course Duration

20 guided learning hours (3 days)

Course Tests

Multiple-choice question paper.

  • A minimum of 70% required to pass this part of the course (32 out of 45)

Practical Observations.

  • Learners must be able to perform relevant practical tasks on the floor during the summative assessments.
  • 100% pass mark required.

The assessment will take place under examination conditions; i.e., learners will sit at least 1.25 metres apart and will not be allowed to confer during the examination.

No books, including dictionaries, will be permitted during the examination.

Course Qualification

Learners will receive an Ofqual-regulated QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work + F (RQF) qualification if they complete all the practical course components and the final multiple-choice exam.

The certificate is valid for 3 years after the course’s assessment date.

Each successful learner will receive:

  • QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work + F (RQF)
  • QNUK Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work + F (RQF) (PDF certificate)
  • QNUK qualification card for wallet or purse

Geographical Coverage

This qualification is available across the UK and internationally.

Learners are assessed against the guidelines of the UK Resuscitation Council.

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