DAC Outdoor training courses in Suffolk
Outdoor training courses in Suffolk delivered by experienced outdoor professionals
"I would rather have the skills and not need them, then need them, and not have them."
Whether you work outside or are passionate about the great outdoors and thrive on adventure, then our Outdoor Courses are for you. Having worked with learners in Suffolk, Norfolk and across the UK and in fact the world for years, we use our extensive knowledge to deliver outdoor first aid, safety and Leadership courses that prepare you for the unpredictable challenges of the wild.
Your learning on these outdoor first aid courses, leadership and the safety courses will be grounded in practical, real-world scenarios. We offer two main outdoor first aid training courses, a one day and a two day, both are taught by the MD of DAC Education who has 18 years experience leading expeditions all over the world, 21 years of Duke of Edinburgh experience and 12 years of Search and Rescue volunteering. He is also a Community First Responder for his local area. He really does have the experience and knowledge of dealing with emergency situations outdoors.
Due to the real-life experience of our instructors, we are able to tailor the course to your specific needs and leave some time to talk about any specific situations you would like to learn about.
What is an outdoor first aid course?
These outdoor courses are for anyone who works or plays in the unpredictable outdoors. We have taught this course to ecologists, mountain leaders, expedition leaders, water sports instructors, DofE supervisors, Cub Scout leaders, adventure enthusiasts, hikers and many more.
"The Instructor was clearly well informed and incredibly experienced, and helpfully, had put into practice what he was teaching many times. Real world context is always useful to communicate, and really valuable for participants to know what were the critically important bits of the training."
Review for Outdoor 16 Hour First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) course
16 hour Outdoor first aid - £140 + vat
This is the 16 hour 2 day outdoor first aid course and covers primary and secondary care adapted to the outdoor world where the emergency services may be harder to access. It covers the essentials of managing immediate and potentially life threatening incidents in a systematic manner.
This is the main course required by most national governing bodies in the outdoor industry to go along side you instructing qualification.
This first aid training is ideal and suitable for meeting the requirements of most UK national outdoor pursuits leadership qualifications, Duke of Edinburgh award schemes and Worldwide walk leaders plus many more.
8 hour outdoor first aid - £80 + vat
This course will cover primary care adapted to the outdoor world where the emergency services may be harder to access. Ideal for those wishing to spend time outdoors but don't required the full 2 today course. This course covers the essentials of managing immediate, potentially life threatening incidents in a systematic manner. Including cardiac arrest, choking and bleeding control all while teaching you how to deal with these situations in an outdoor environment far from help.
Expedition Mental health £68 +vat pp
mental health course for expedition leaders.
Equipping an Adventure leader with the skills to help a person struggling
There are times when an adventure leader needs to have the skill set to understand and guide a person. DAC Education has developed this course from our MD's years of leading expeditions all over the world. Designed to give expedition and adventure leaders an understanding of different conditions and how to support mental health in remote settings.
Lowland expedition leadership - March 2025
This course is for those wishing to be a lowland leader, formally known as BELA and BEL this course provides skills and experience for those wanting to lead expedition groups and train participants to undertake their own self-sufficient expeditions. Delivered by a World Expedition leaders with years of experience leading groups in worldwide expeditions, this course will ensure you know all the tricks and tips and will help develop your hard and soft skills of leadership.
Water awareness
This course is not about going in the water, in fact its exactly the opposite! This course teaches you to understand the hazards, be able to risk assess, management around the water margins, water safety issues and basic rescue techniques, plus the effects and management of cold water immersion.
Our Outdoor First Aid courses are suitable for those who work in or as part of a team in an outdoor environment. For example, a team of ecologists will work in unpredictable environments, mud, sand, bodies of water, in and around unsafe buildings.
Taught outside (Most of the time! Weather dependent) in our enviable wooded area in East Suffolk, these Institute of Outdoor Learning compliant course is suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Supervisors, Ecologists, Outdoor Pursuits instructors and any organisations dealing with groups in the outdoors, covering primary and secondary care. With decades of combined experience, we have worked with businesses, organisations, and individuals from Suffolk, East Anglia and across the UK.
Our instructors make this outdoor first aid training course fun and engaging, for starters it's not taught in a classroom! We train this course outside for authenticity and who better to teach you than instructors who are ex-military including army medic, search and rescue personnel and global expedition leaders. They have experienced extreme conditions and dealt with a variety of emergency situations while surrounded by extreme weather, situation restrictions in remote locations.
Due to the real-life experiences of our instructors, we are able to tailor the course to your specific needs. Your learning will be grounded in practical, real-world scenarios. Don’t wait for an emergency to test your First Aid skills. Join our Outdoor First Aid Training Courses and become confident and capable of dealing with any circumstance. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, an outdoor educator, or simply someone who loves exploring the wild, our courses are designed to empower you with the confidence that you can handle any situation.
Secure your spot in our upcoming courses or inquire about group bookings now! Whether you’re in Suffolk or further afield, get in touch with the team in Suffolk today to begin your outdoor first aid training journey.
Advanced First Aid course for pre hospital emergency care.
For those working in harder to reach areas with livestock or machinery.
See some of our blogs below about Mental health, First aid and much more
DAC Education LTD, Company number 12639015
Registered office and training centre: Unit One, Main Road, Stratford St Andrew, Suffolk, IP17 1LF