Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF)
Key Course Facts:
Course Duration:
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Valid For:
3 Years
Course Rate:
POA
Course Dates & location:
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Course Info:
Who is the course for?
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) qualification is ideal for those who work (or intend to work) in a forestry, agricultural or remote environment, such as tree surgeons and farmers.
This short, yet informative course provides learners with the knowledge and practical competencies needed for the treatment of injuries and diseases that could occur whilst working in a forestry/agricultural specific environment. Topics covered are: extreme hot and cold temperatures, managing catastrophic bleeding, crush injuries and Lyme disease.
This qualification is designed to accompany a regulated First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification and has been specifically developed to meet the recommendations of the Forestry Commission First Aid at Work Policy.
What does the course cover?
- Extreme cold
- Extreme heat
- Treatment of Adder snake bits
- Catastrophic bleeding, including:
- Direct pressure
- Tourniquets
- Haemostatic agents
- Crush injuries
- Lyme disease
Assessing learning outcomes
- 1 x Practical assessments
- 1 x Theory assessment (Multiple Choice Question Paper).