First Aid at Work plus Forestry (FAW+F) 3 Day

DAC EFAW+F

First Aid at Work plus Forestry (FAW+F) 3 Day

3-Day First Aid at Work (FAW) – Plus Forestry (20 Hours)

A comprehensive 3-day accredited First Aid at Work course tailored specifically for forestry and arboriculture teams. In addition to full FAW content, this Plus Forestry version includes practical training for chainsaw injuries, catastrophic bleeding, crush injuries, falls from height, lone working, and remote casualty care.

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We are currently only setting up this course by request due specialist nature of the course

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Description

The First Aid at Work – Plus Forestry  course provides comprehensive first aid training tailored specifically for forestry and arboriculture environments. Designed for teams working with chainsaws, machinery, remote sites, and high-risk tasks, this course builds the confidence and competence needed to respond quickly and safely when incidents occur.

Participants learn how to assess casualties, manage catastrophic bleeding, treat crush and chainsaw injuries, and make safe decisions in remote or woodland environments. This course ensures your forestry team can deliver immediate, effective first aid until emergency services arrive.

What You’ll Learn

Core First Aid Skills

  • Primary and secondary survey

  • CPR & AED use

  • Catastrophic haemorrhage control

  • Fractures, crush injuries & burns

  • Medical emergencies (collapse, cardiac, stroke, hypothermia)

  • Minor and major injury management

Forestry-Specific Content

  • Chainsaw and machinery injuries

  • Falls from height and suspended casualties

  • Crush injuries from timber or equipment

  • Remote casualty care & delayed ambulance response

  • Lone worker first aid planning

  • Hypothermia, heat illness & environmental exposure

  • Safe casualty handling in woodland terrain

Course Highlights

✔ Accredited First Aid at Work qualification
✔ Forestry-specific scenarios using real-world incidents
✔ Hands-on, practical training 
✔ Focus on confidence, teamwork, and safe decision making
✔ Delivered nationwide on-site for groups of 6 or more

This course meets HSE guidance, requires a minimum of 20 contact hours delivered over at least 3 days, and certificates are valid for 3 years.

Delivered by DAC Education instructors with backgrounds in Search & Rescue, expedition leadership, and high-risk industry training, bringing real operational experience into the classroom.

Who Should Attend

  • Forestry and arboriculture workers

  • Chainsaw operators and ground crew

  • Site supervisors and team leaders

  • Estate, woodland, and land management staff

  • Any staff working in remote or high-risk outdoor environments

What Our Learners Say

“Absolutely fantastic training. The training style was brilliant and kept us all engaged in what can be heavy material. I feel I’m coming away with way more today than I ever have with any other first aid training I’ve done in my professional career of 20 years.”

Price & Booking

Price: £225 + VAT per person
Delivery: On-site at your location (groups of 6+)
Book Now: Book online or contact DAC Education to arrange training at your site.

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