Did you know that the fatal injury rate in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry is around 21 times higher than in other industries?

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The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid (+F) (RQF) has been specifically designed as a bolt-on module to accompany a valid First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification. It cannot be taken as a stand-alone course. This additional training is ideal for those who work, or intend to work, in forestry, agriculture or remote environments, such as tree surgeons, farmers and outdoor workers.

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This is a very practical and hands-on course, designed to build confidence in managing serious incidents in challenging environments.

Successful candidates will:

• Practise the management of incidents in forestry, agricultural and remote settings

• Demonstrate the safe, prompt and effective treatment of serious conditions such as catastrophic bleeding, crush injuries, hypothermia and Lyme disease

• Gain an understanding of the specific hazards and risks faced by those working in forestry and similar industries

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This qualification forms part of the QA First Aid suite of qualifications. The qualification and learning outcomes are based on the recommendations of:

• The Resuscitation Council (UK)

• A distinguished panel of experts in emergency medical care

• The Forestry Commission’s First Aid at Work Policy

• NHS Choices

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This QA qualification is:

• Designed to be taken in addition to a valid FAW or EFAW qualification, enhancing knowledge and skills to meet the specialist needs of the forestry and agriculture sectors

• Intended to equip learners with both the understanding and the practical competence required to respond effectively to high-risk incidents in outdoor and remote environments

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By the end of the course, learners will have the confidence and ability to deliver essential first aid in forestry and agricultural settings, building on the foundation of their existing FAW or EFAW qualification.