Forestry First Aid (FFA)
Level:
3
Duration:
2 hrs
Course code:
NU/2025/01014
Max group:
12
Course covers emergency first aid in agricultural settings and follows Forestry Commission policy.
Course Summary
FAA Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid (RQF)
This course provides the knowledge and competence for a learner to deal with emergency first aid situations in a forestry/agricultural environment and covers the recommended topics stated in the Forestry Commission First Aid policy 2015.
All learners must hold an in date Level 3 Emergency First Aid or Level 3 First Aid at work qualification.
Course Contents
Catastrophic Bleeding Control
Crush injuries
Effects of extreme cold Lyme disease
Emergency planning and remote medical assistance
Assessment
The instructor conducts ongoing summative practical assessments and written assessments. Upon successful completion, learners will receive regulated qualification. No external assessments are required for this qualification.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 2 hours, distributed over the day.
Certification Validity
This qualification is valid for three years. To renew it, learners must complete the course again. It is recommended that learners attend annual refresher courses during the three-year period.
Further Information - Course Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 16 years of age to qualify.
Assessment method: Activities, competency assessments.
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
recommended refresher training and CPD