Forestry First Aid Course Cornwall

Forestry First Aid Training for Arborists, Tree Surgeons and Forestry Workers Across Cornwall

Looking for a Forestry First Aid Course in Cornwall? We deliver the nationally recognised Emergency First Aid at Work +F (EFAW+F) qualification for arborists, tree surgeons, forestry contractors and land-based professionals throughout Cornwall.

Our practical one-day course is available at your workplace for group bookings, or you can join one of our scheduled courses on nearby Dartmoor. Training is designed around the real risks faced by people working with chainsaws, heavy machinery and in remote outdoor environments.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for:

• Tree surgeons
• Arborists
• Forestry contractors
• Woodland and estate workers
• Grounds maintenance teams
• Utility vegetation management teams
• Rangers and countryside staff
• Land-based businesses

Whether you work alone or as part of a team, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to respond effectively during a medical emergency.

What You’ll Learn

The course covers both the Emergency First Aid at Work syllabus and the additional forestry content expected for those working in high-risk outdoor environments, including:

• CPR and AED
• Casualty assessment
• Catastrophic bleeding control
• Tourniquet application
• Crush injuries
• Severe wound management
• Hypothermia
• Remote casualty care
• Communication with emergency services

Training is practical, engaging and based on realistic scenarios relevant to forestry and arboricultural work.

On-Site Forestry First Aid Training Across Cornwall

We regularly deliver Forestry First Aid training at workplaces throughout Cornwall, helping businesses train their teams without unnecessary travel.

Training can be delivered at your premises anywhere in Cornwall, including:

• Truro
• Newquay
• Bodmin
• St Austell
• Redruth
• Camborne
• Falmouth
• Penzance
• Launceston
• Liskeard

Scheduled Courses

If you don’t have enough delegates for an on-site course, you’re welcome to attend one of our scheduled Forestry First Aid courses held on Dartmoor, easily accessible from Cornwall.

Why Choose Optimal First Aid?

Our instructors have real operational experience and deliver practical, scenario-based training that prepares learners for the situations they’re most likely to encounter.

Small course sizes, professional equipment and realistic scenarios ensure every delegate leaves with the confidence to respond when it matters most.

Book a Forestry First Aid Course in Cornwall

Whether you’re an individual looking to join a scheduled course or an organisation wanting on-site training, we’re here to help.

Contact Optimal First Aid today to discuss your Forestry First Aid training requirements in Cornwall.