Duration: half-day*
Regulated course
SQA Accreditation
Industry recommended
Course summary:
Forestry First Aid is an essential ‘bolt-on’ for those working in any aspect of forestry or agricultural work, particularly those sectors involving machinery and ‘core operations’ such as planting, felling, harvesting, fencing and/or remote working.
This qualification is highly recommended for professional tree surgeons, gardeners or those in the farming industry. Learners must have a valid First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work certificate to qualify for this training however, the qualification can also be taken as a module within another regulated first aid course.
Topics covered:
- Emergency planning and remote medical assistance
- Catastrophic bleeding control
- Crush injuries
- Suspension trauma
- Effects of heat and cold
- Lyme disease
Assessment:
This course is assessed through practical observation.
Reasonable Adjustment:
We will do our best to make adaptations for learners who have a disability, medical condition. If you think you might need additional help to complete any part of this course or the assessment, please let us know at the time of booking.
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