Stay Prepared in the Wilderness: Essential Forestry First Aid Training for High-Risk Environments
Equip yourself with vital first aid skills tailored for remote and high-risk forestry environments, ensuring you're ready to respond to emergencies when professional help may be far away.
First Aid at Work for Forestry Level 3 (VTQ) Requalification (FAW-F) - Online Blended Part 1
4 hr 36 min
English
£24.95 + VAT
Why Is Forestry First Aid Important?
Forestry first aid is crucial because it addresses the unique risks and challenges faced by individuals working or spending extended periods in remote, wooded, or rural environments. These settings often present specific hazards such as heavy machinery, falls from heights, chainsaw injuries, and difficult terrain, which can make accessing professional medical help quickly challenging.
Forestry first aid equips individuals with the skills to handle these emergencies, including managing severe trauma, stopping life-threatening bleeding, and stabilizing individuals until professional help arrives. Additionally, it focuses on dealing with environmental conditions like hypothermia, dehydration, and heat exhaustion, which are common in outdoor and isolated areas. By ensuring immediate and effective response, forestry first aid plays a vital role in reducing the severity of injuries and potentially saving lives in high-risk outdoor settings.
About Our EFAW-F for Forestry Level 3 (VTQ) - Online Blended Part 1 Training Course
The Forestry First Aid course is designed for individuals working in forestry and outdoor environments, equipping them with essential life-saving skills specific to the challenges of remote and hazardous locations. This course covers key areas such as dealing with severe injuries, managing environmental conditions like hypothermia and heat exhaustion, and providing effective first aid in difficult-to-access areas. With a focus on practical, hands-on training, participants will gain the confidence and ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies in forestry settings.
About Our FAW-F for Forestry Level 3 (VTQ) - Online Blended Part 1 Training Course
This course is tailored for individuals working in forestry and outdoor environments, focusing on first aid skills specific to high-risk, remote locations. This course covers critical topics such as treating severe trauma, managing environmental risks like hypothermia and heat exhaustion, and providing emergency care when professional medical help may be delayed. It also addresses the unique hazards of forestry work, including chainsaw injuries and falls. Participants will gain hands-on, practical training to ensure they can effectively respond to emergencies and protect the health and safety of those in outdoor work settings.
About Our FAW-F for Forestry Level 3 (VTQ) Annual Refresher Training Course
This course is designed for those who have previously completed forestry first aid training and need to update and refresh their skills. This course covers the essential life-saving techniques and knowledge needed to handle emergencies in forestry and remote outdoor settings, focusing on managing severe injuries, environmental hazards, and extended care situations where medical assistance may be delayed. The refresher ensures that participants remain confident and competent in applying first aid practices specific to forestry environments.
About Our First Aid at Work for Forestry Level 3 (VTQ) Requalification (FAW-F) - Online Blended Part 1 Training Course
This course is designed for individuals who need to renew their Forestry First Aid certification. This course ensures that participants maintain their knowledge and skills in managing first aid emergencies in remote and high-risk forestry environments. Covering essential topics like severe trauma care, environmental risks, and prolonged care in remote locations, this requalification course ensures that participants stay up-to-date with the latest best practices and remain confident in their ability to respond effectively to emergencies.
More About Our Forestry First Aid Training Courses
Preview the course content:
1
This section includes:
Section 1
Introduction to First Aid
44 mins
14 videos
- Course introduction 2:34
- Course overview 1:35
- Fears of First Aid 3:02
- and more...
2
This section includes:
Section 2
Cardiac Arrest and Heart Conditions
37 mins
11 videos
- Adult CPR Introduction 2:17
- Heart Attack 1:26
- Heart Attack Position 1:24
- and more...
3
This section includes:
Section 3
Choking Management
8 mins
2 videos
- Choking Recognition 3:08
- Adult Choking 5:10
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This section includes:
Section 4
Bleeding Control
46 mins
17 videos
- Types of Bleed 2:05
- Serious Bleeding and Bandaging 2:53
- Excessive Blood Loss 2:09
- and more...
5
This section includes:
Section 5
Other Medical Conditions
41 mins
9 videos
- Shock 4:10
- Spinal Injury 2:57
- Spinal Recovery Position 3:10
- and more...
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This section includes:
Section 6
Regulations and Summary
10 mins
5 videos
- First Aid At Work Rules and Regulations 1:48
- The Accident Book 1:51
- RIDDOR and Accident Reporting 3:21
- and more...
Three Easy Steps to learning Forestry First Aid Today
1 Pay
Sign up and pay and start your training straight away or enquire for group rates. You will receive 8 months of access to the videos, a printable student manual, an optional weekly video refresher email and a 3-year certificate and 2 hours certified CPD credits. Learn more
2 Pass
Take the video training and multiple choice test. Don't worry, you get another try if you don't pass. And your progress is saved, so you can leave and come back as often as you like. Learn more
3 Print
Print your certificate and verified CPD time statement and that's it! Your training is complete until it's time to renew again. So you don't forget, we'll send you a reminder email when your training is expiring. Learn more
Frequently Asked Questions
Which occupations use this course?
The EFAW-F for Forestry Level 3 (VTQ) - Online Blended Part 1 Course is perfect for:
- Forestry Workers
- Hauliers
- Felling
- Farmers
- Agricultural Contractors
Can I take a workplace first aid course all online?
No, you cannot take courses like the FAW and EFAW online only, the HSE do not allow it. You can take these in a blended format by completing part of the course online and the rest locally. ProTrainings offer a full range of blended and classroom training nationwide. You can take the appointed persons in the workplace FAW Annual refresher course 100% online.
What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?
CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.
What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?
SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.
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Endorsed training as video online, blended, classroom or virtual to meet your busy life. Choose from over 350 courses all CPD Certified with Evidenced Based Learning statements.
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Endorsed training as video online, blended, classroom or virtual to meet your busy life. Choose from over 350 courses all CPD Certified with Evidenced Based Learning statements.
Discounts off future courses and company training solutions. Phone 01206 805359 for more information.
Benefits of Choosing ProTrainings for your Forestry First Aid Course
High Standards for Training Compliance
Our robust training approach meets strict specifications, quality assurance requirements and qualification standards. This triage course, like most ProTrainings qualifications, is endorsed by TQUK, along with numerous other organisational approvals. We are committed to taking extra steps to ensure the compliance and quality assurance of every course we offer.
