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FAA Level 3 (RQF) Combined Outdoor First Aid And Forestry First Aid
This course will be delivered by Group Training
This comprehensive 2 day blended course incorporates Outdoor and Forestry First Aid. It is suitable for those operating in situations where a number of hazards may be present or help may be up to a few hours away, e.g. tree surgeons, outdoor education tutor, mountain leader, D of E assessor, bushcraft instructor, forest school leader, canoe expedition leader.It enables all participants to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way, particularly where professional medical help is not immediately available.
Content
- First Aid Equipment
- Assessment of the situation
- Emergency planning and remote medical assistance
- Environmental factors
- Prioritising treatment
- Moving a casualty
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Control of bleeding
- Catastrophic Bleeding Control
- Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
- Fractures and spinal injuries
- Chest injuries
- Crush injuries
- Abdominal injuries
- Head injuries
- Eye injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Heart attacks
- Choking
- Poisoning
- Burns and scalds
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Hypothermia
- Frostbite
- Heat exhaustion
- Bites and stings
- Lyme disease
- Minor injuries
Duration
A minimum of 16 hours contact time spread over at least two days. Ideally, the course should be run over two consecutive days, but we have the flexibility to accommodate your specific needs if you so desire, providing it is completed within 10 weeks of starting the course and the training sessions last for a minimum of two hours.Numbers
A maximum of 12 students are allowed and must be a minimum of 16 years of age and a certificate can be offered to all, subject to assessment. A learner cannot assume a responsibility in the workplace until they reach the age of 16, and then it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that the student is suitable for that role.Assessment & Certification
Summative practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor each day, along with a written assessment on each day. A three year Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid will be issued to the learner, subject to successful assessment. No external assessors are required. A range of methods are used, including, practical and questioning (open and multiple-choice).No dates have currently been scheduled for this course.
Please contact us with a view to tailoring a course to your needs either at our training centre or an in house course at your premises subject to us assessing the suitability of your premises.
Individual Learning
These courses can be set at your own pace with tutor support. The learner
is required to undertake self-learning compromising of a series of modules
and assessment within a time framework e.g. 3 weeks.
The trainer will have contact with the learners on a regular basis (email/phone/webchat)
to allow monitoring of their learning and to offer guidance and ultimately
when they are ready for the assessment.
The assessment is by professional discussion and where relevant practical
demonstration; this will be recorded with video evidence
Learners will receive detailed information about the qualification and course
including what is required of them plus PowerPoint slides, videos, websites
and manuals/ebooks. Contact us.
Set Timetable
These courses are scheduled as set in scheduled courses or arranged to
meet the needs and timing for the organisation. Contact
us.
The schedule will be set within the time required for the specific course
e.g. 0900 - 1500 and delivered through webinar however learners must be
prepared to arrange with the Trainer individual assessment time that can
take up to an hour.
The assessment is by professional discussion and, where relevant, practical
demonstration; this will be recorded with video evidence.
Prior to the course learners will receive detailed information about the
qualification and course including what is required of them plus PowerPoint
slides, videos, websites and manuals/ebooks.
FAA has an FAA Reasonable Adjustment Policy but due to the level of unsupervised learning, a learner will need the literacy skills to be able to read and self-learn the manual, PowerPoint presentation and any other resources.
Group Training - face to face
In our Group Training COVID-19 safety guidance is strictly adhered to at
all times whether training is at our own venue or delivered at your premises.
Learners are required to follow any safety precautions in place
Any courses not scheduled can be arranged
on request by contacting us.
Our programs are professional and adaptable to meet the needs of the individual
and training groups as a whole and maximise learner potential.
We endeavour to ensure our training sessions are innovative and interactive,
using a variety of training tools and realistic scenarios to encourage discussion
and learning.
Blended Learning
To minimise the time spent in classroom courses can be delivered through
blended learning; Group Training and Distance Learning.
We can provide the venue or come to you in line with COVID-19 Safety Guidance.
Further Information
Training can be booked on evening or weekends if required. We can spread the course over a number of sessions to suit your needs.
For more information or for group discounts, multi-course bundles and non-scheduled
dates and times simply complete the quick enquiry
form or telephone on
m: 07950353133 t: 01395 542220