Forestry First Aid Course Devon – EFAW+F
Practical one-day Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry training for arborists, tree surgeons, forestry contractors and land-based professionals.
Scheduled courses are delivered outdoors on Dartmoor, with private training available at your workplace across Devon and the South West.
1 Day | EFAW+F | Forestry-Specific Content | Dartmoor and On-Site Training
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What Is Forestry First Aid?
Forestry First Aid combines the Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification with additional first aid content relevant to forestry, arboriculture and remote land-based work.
The course prepares learners to manage serious incidents involving chainsaws, machinery, falling timber, difficult terrain and delayed access by the emergency services.
Training includes practical outdoor scenarios that reflect the environments in which forestry and arboricultural teams operate.
Who Should Attend
The course is suitable for:
- Arborists and tree surgeons
- Forestry contractors
- Woodland managers
- Estate and grounds teams
- Rangers and countryside staff
- Utility vegetation management teams
- Land-based workers using chainsaws or heavy equipment
It is particularly relevant where forestry-specific first aid training has been identified through a workplace first aid needs assessment.
Benefits of Forestry First Aid Training
Relevant Skills for Higher-Risk Work
Learners practise managing serious injuries associated with chainsaws, cutting equipment, falling objects and difficult terrain.
Preparation for Delayed Assistance
The course considers casualty monitoring, environmental exposure and providing continued care when emergency services cannot reach the casualty immediately.
Greater Practical Confidence
Outdoor scenarios help learners assess incidents, make decisions and apply their skills in conditions that reflect their working environment.
In-House Forestry First Aid Training
We deliver private Forestry First Aid courses at workplaces throughout Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
Training your team at its own premises can:
- Reduce staff travel and disruption
- Allow employees to train together
- Reflect your equipment and working environment
- Include scenarios relevant to your operational risks
- Be arranged on a suitable date for your organisation
In-house courses start from £725 with no VAT.
What Will You Learn?
This practical one-day course develops the skills and confidence to manage workplace forestry first aid incidents, from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies.
Learners take part in hands-on exercises covering casualty assessment, CPR, AED use, choking, major bleeding, shock and the management of an unresponsive casualty. Practical training helps learners prepare to respond confidently when faced with a genuine workplace emergency.
The course covers:
- Responsibilities of a workplace first aider
- Scene safety and dynamic risk assessment
- Primary survey and casualty assessment
- Managing an unresponsive casualty
- Adult CPR and safe use of an AED
- Choking
- Severe and life-threatening bleeding
- Appropriate use of tourniquets
- Wounds and shock
- Crush and musculoskeletal injuries
- Eye injuries
- Hypothermia and environmental exposure
- Casualty monitoring
- Communicating location and casualty information to emergency services
- Managing incidents in remote woodland environments
Training focuses on practical application through hands-on exercises and realistic outdoor scenarios.
Why Choose Optimal First Aid?
Optimal First Aid specialises in practical training for higher-risk, outdoor and remote working environments.
Our instructors have operational pre-hospital care backgrounds and use realistic exercises to develop confident decision-making, not simply prepare learners to pass an assessment.
Scheduled courses are delivered outdoors on Dartmoor, while private training is available at workplaces throughout the South West.
Our focus is straightforward: preparing forestry and land-based workers to take effective action when serious incidents happen far from immediate medical assistance.
FAQ
What is Forestry First Aid (+F)?
Forestry First Aid (+F) is Emergency First Aid at Work training with additional content designed for forestry and remote working environments.
Who needs Forestry First Aid training?
The course is recommended for arborists, forestry workers, tree surgeons, and others working in remote or high-risk outdoor environments.
Does EFAW+F meet Forestry Commission recommendations?
The course includes additional forestry-specific first aid content recommended for individuals working in forestry environments.
How long is Forestry First Aid valid?
The qualification is valid for three years from the date of completion.
Can businesses arrange on-site Forestry First Aid training?
Yes. We provide on-site Forestry First Aid training throughout Devon and the South West for groups and organisations.
Can I attend if I live outside Devon?
Absolutely. Learners regularly attend from Cornwall, Somerset, Exeter, Plymouth, and across the South West.
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is continuous throughout the course through practical activities and observation of first aid skills.
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