Emergency first aid at work (forestry), or EFAW+F as it is commonly known, follows all the modules of the emergency first aid at work syllabus, but as extra modules that are specific to those who work on Forestry England or Forestry Commission land.
This course is ideal for individuals in low-risk roles, such as land surveyors, rangers, ecologists, estate workers in low-risk areas, or fencing contractors.
Emergency first aid at work will give you the skills to carry out high-quality CPR, use a defibrillator (AED) safely and confidently, and also how to rectify common faults with an AED.
You’ll learn how to manage minor bleeds and effectively address burns and scalds.
Not only that, but you will also acquire the ability to assist someone who is choking, experiencing a seizure, or suffering from medical shock.
Additional modules include the use of haemostatic agents (gauze, crystals, dressings, tourniquets, etc.), spotting Lyme disease, tick removal, anaphylaxis, and environmental conditions (cold & heat).
Understand the role and responsibilities of an emergency first aider in reference to:
Be able to administer and provide first aid to a casualty who:
Forestry Commission Syllabus:
Recognition and treatment elements (PPG59) include.
The Emergency First Aid at Work qualification equips individuals aged 16 and above to perform the duties of a workplace first aider in emergencies.
Moreover, learners aged 14 to 16 can seek the qualification; however, employers should not primarily rely on them to provide emergency first aid.
Additionally, it is recommended that candidates have at least Level 2 literacy and numeracy skills or their equivalent.
Furthermore, learners will be required to demonstrate first aid procedures in a manner that reflects real-world settings. For example, this includes performing CPR on a casualty who is on the floor and ensuring they are physically capable of doing so.
In summary, the course aims to equip participants with the practical skills necessary for emergencies.
Ultimately, this training prepares individuals to respond effectively when needed.
8 tutor-guided learning hours (1 day)
Multiple-choice question paper.
Practical Observations.
The assessment will take place under strict examination conditions, i.e., learners will sit at least 1.25 metres apart and will not be allowed to confer with one another during the examination.
No books, including dictionaries, will be permitted during the examination.
Learners who successfully pass all the practical elements of the course and pass the final multiple-choice paper (20 questions) will be awarded the QNUK Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work + F (RQF)
All learners will receive:
Learners could progress to the:
This qualification is available across the UK and internationally.
Learners are assessed against the guidelines of the UK Resuscitation Council.
Our pricing is straightforward and transparent, as it should be.
For our on-site courses, we require a minimum of 4 learners to visit your site or preferred venue.
To discover what our pricing includes, please complete our course inquiry form.
We will respond within a couple of hours during business hours on weekdays.
Additionally, we offer first-aid courses at our training centre in Rugby, Warwickshire.