Outdoor First Aid (8 hr)

Qualification:  ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid Emergency Action (RQF)

Duration:        1 day / 8 hours plus breaks

Certificate:      Certified by ITC First and valid for 3 years

A fun, practical course covering the vital skills you'll need to deal with an emergency in the outdoors. Training and scenarios are based on being more than several minutes, up to several hours from help or a rescue team arriving. This course will give you the skills to cope with most major First Aid incidents giving you the confidence to step in and help when it really matters. 

This Level 3 qualification meets the requirements of the Institute of Outdoor Learning Statement of Good Practice for Outdoor First Aid training, is regulated by Ofqual and can be found on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Some National Governing Body (NGB) instructor awards and anyone that works or spends time in the outdoors.

Roles & responsibilities, scene assessment, vital signs, primary survey, secondary survey, recovery position, casualty monitoring, hypothermia (including cold shock), hyperthermia, seizures, CPR including safe use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for adult, child & drowning, choking, bleeding (including life-threatening bleeding & crush injury), shock, burns, minor injuries, lyme disease & adder bites.

Assessment is carried out throughout the day by the trainer, who will observe you demonstrating practical First Aid skills on a manikin and with other learners. To achieve the full regulated qualification, you must: attend for the full duration (regulated qualifications have mandatory contact training time requirements), take a full and active part in the practical, scenario-based training, and successfully demonstrate all of the required practical First Aid skills. There’s no scary exam or question paper.

This is a practical, hands-on course delivered both indoors and outdoors. It involves working closely with other learners and includes some physical contact during training activities.

You'll be expected to participate in practical exercises such as placing someone into the recovery position and performing at least two minutes of CPR on a manikin positioned on the floor. As a result, you should be reasonably fit and able to bend, kneel, and get down to floor level several times throughout the day.

If you are likely to require any help or support, have an injury, medical condition, disability, or any other circumstance that may affect your ability to participate fully, please contact us before the course. We may be able to make reasonable adjustments to the training or assessment, or where appropriate, offer a non-regulated qualification or a certificate of attendance. We'll be happy to discuss the options available and help you find the most suitable solution.

Learners must be 14 years + to register for this qualification, however, due to the nature of training and safeguarding reasons, learners must be 18 years + to join a public course. Please contact us if you are under 18 years and would like to join as we may have some alternative options for you.

Some learners require multiple qualifications. Additional qualifications may be gained by completing this training, avoiding the need to do multiple courses. Additional qualification options available for this course include:

ITC Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

ITC Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry (EFAW+F)

There is no additional training time required as all of the content and assessment criteria can be covered on the course. Learners receive an additional certificate valid for 3 years. This can be added as an additional optional item when booking online or can be requested on the day. There is an additional registration and certificate fee of £20 per qualification.

Please note, additional qualifications cannot be requested AFTER the course.

Certified by our Awarding Organisation ITC First and valid for 3 years. Electronic certificates are emailed out to learners approximately 2 weeks after the training. This fully accredited qualification is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and is part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). 

You need to do the full course again in 3 years time to revalidate. The HSE also strongly recommend that qualified First Aiders attend an annual Basic Skills Refresher course (3 hours) to prevent skill fade and maintain confidence.