Course booking
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid Essentials Activity+F (RQF)
- Duration
- 3 Hours
- Minimum age
- 14
- Provider
- Qualsafe
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 Workor Emergency First Aid at Workqualification and has been specifically developed to meet the recommendations of the Forestry Commission First Aid at Work Policy.
Learning aims
1. Know how to manage a casualty who is experiencing the effects of extreme cold and extreme heat.
2. Be able to manage catastrophic bleeding.
3. Know how to manage a casualty with crush injuries.
4. Know how to manage a casualty with Lyme disease.
5. Know how to manage a casualty with an adder snake bite.
Course content
Topics covered are: extreme hot and cold temperatures, managing catastrophic bleeding, crush injuries and Lyme disease.
Assessment
x1 Practical Assessment (Practical)
x1 Theory Assessment (Written)
Before you book
Student must be a minimum age of 14 years old. (mandatory), minimum age 14
What to wear
Clothing appropriate for your industry.