Forestry First Aid + F

The Forestry First Aid 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.

Forestry First Aid is the ideal course for those working with chainsaws in the forestry & landscaping sectors.

During this Forestry First Aid module, you’ll learn techniques and topics that the HSE regard as important in Forestry; including severe bleeding, crush injuries & Lyme Disease.

Training your team these topics will help you meet the Forestry England’s latest guidance on first aid training, for those wishing to work on their sites.

To undertake this training module, you must hold an existing Level 3 First Aid qualification.

Forestry First Aid Content

During the Forestry First Aid module, candidates will learn a variety of techniques, including performing CPR, assessing an incident scene, treating severe bleeds and Lyme Disease. The Forestry First Aid module content is:

• Emergency Planning & Remote Medical Assistance
  1. Planning for a first aid emergency
  2. Managing an unresponsive casualty for at least 30 minutes
• Catastrophic Bleeding Control
  1. Direct Pressure
  2. Haemostatic Dressings
  3. Tourniquets
• Crush Injuries
  1. Recognising a crush injury
  2. Administering first aid to a casualty with a crush injury
• Extreme Cold
  1. Recognising & treating hypothermia
• Lyme Disease
  1. Recognising Lyme Disease
  2. Administering first aid for tick bites
  3. Preventing tick bites

ENTRY REQUIREMENT for the Forestry First Aid Module

To participate in the Forestry first aid module, learners must hold a Level 3 First Aid Qualification to a minimum of Emergency First Aid (which could be undertaken on the same day).

If you already hold a First Aid qualification, you will need to provide a copy of your certificate on, or before the date of your training course; this certificate is required to register the Forestry Qualification.

If you need to complete or refresh your First Aid qualification, we do offer Emergency First Aid on the same dates as our Forestry module.

Learners should be aware that this training involves the use of simulated wounds and bleeding, it’s really not for the faint-hearted / squeamish!!

Assessment and Certification

First aid is a highly practical subject, which means you’ll get the chance to perform practical activities throughout the session. Practical activities involve the use of simulated wounds and significant volumes of imitation blood (please dress accordingly, as clothing may be splashed). Whilst you complete each task, your tutor will assess your capability, to ensure that you are performing each technique correctly.

In addition, you’ll sit a short question paper to confirm your understanding of the subject. You must pass both the practical assessment and the question paper to gain your certificate.

After passing the course, you’ll receive your certificate, which is valid for 3 years.

All our First Aid qualifications, including the Forestry First Aid module are OFQUAL regulated, qualifications provide under Highfield Qualifications & NucoPlus

Who needs Emergency First Aid for Forestry training?

Emergency first aid for forestry is ideal for any size company looking to work within the forestry sector.

Your company’s risk assessments should identify your first aid requirements and outline the type and number of first aiders you require for the work you will carry out.