First Aid at Work + FORESTRY (FAW + F)

Our First Aid at Work + Forestry (FAW+F) course is a comprehensive qualification designed specifically for higher-risk workplaces, including forestry, arboriculture, and land-based industries. This extended course builds on the full First Aid at Work (FAW) syllabus by integrating additional first aid training relevant to remote and high-risk environments. It equips designated first aiders with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to manage a wide array of workplace injuries and medical emergencies, particularly in situations where access to emergency services may be delayed.

The course adheres to current Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines and is ideal for organizations that require a fully qualified first aider as part of their risk assessment, with added forestry-specific competence.

What the FAW+F Course Involves

Learners will gain extensive hands-on experience in both standard workplace first aid and forestry first aid scenarios:

Core FAW Skills

- Workplace incident management

- CPR and use of an AED

- Managing unconscious casualties

- Choking

- Severe bleeding and shock

- Minor injuries

- Medical emergencies (including heart attack, stroke, seizures, asthma, and anaphylaxis)

- Fractures and spinal injuries

- Burns and scalds

Forestry +F Enhanced Content

- Catastrophic bleeding control (tourniquets and haemostatic dressings)

- Chainsaw-related and severe trauma injuries

- Crush injuries and suspension trauma

- Extended casualty care in remote environments

- Incident management in rural and woodland settings

- Casualty evacuation planning and techniques

- Communication strategies in isolated locations

Who the Course Is For

This first aid certification course is suitable for:

- Forestry and woodland workers

- Arborists and chainsaw operators

- Land-based and agricultural workers

- Outdoor instructors, rangers, and estate staff

- Contractors working in remote or high-risk environments

- Employees in low to high-risk workplaces requiring a full first aider

- Volunteers and community groups operating outdoors

- Anyone seeking first aid certification with added forestry context

Certification

Successful learners will receive a First Aid at Work + Forestry (FAW+F) certificate, which is valid for three years and recognized nationwide.

How to Book

Booking your FAW+F course is straightforward. We offer:

- Open courses at our site in the Shropshire Hills, as well as across Shropshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, North Wales, Mid Wales, and South Wales

- Group bookings for organizations and clubs — we can deliver training at your location

- Bespoke outdoor first aid courses tailored to your team and working environment

To book or enquire:

- Contact us to discuss upcoming course dates

- Request a booking form or group quote

- Arrange a bespoke course for your team

- Pay now using the Buy Now button