Recent changes to Forestry Commission policy recommend those who work in the Forestry industry attend training which includes additional topics relevant to the risks and nature or their work.
Credit: Tomos Harris / Tomos Tree Services
The Forestry Commission recommend topics including:
Severe bleeding (i.e. chainsaw injury)
Crush injury
Hypothermia
Lyme Disease
It must be noted that these topics are to be covered in addition to the standard syllabus.
The Health & Safety Executive prescribe that Emergency First Aid at Work courses should be delivered over 6 hours, not including breaks. The First Aid at Work courses should be delivered over 18 hours, not including breaks.
As the above information is guidance rather than legislation, we are happy to work with customers to provide bespoke training which meets their needs but it should be noted that the above topics would realistically require at least an additional hour of contact time.
Further information on the differences between EFAW and FAW content can be found here as well as guidance on which would be appropriate to your needs.
If your First Aid Needs Analysis suggests more training beyond EFAW+F due to the remote nature of your work, we would recommend the 2 Day Remote First Aid course; a practical, basic course designed specifically for those who work in remote or higher hazard environments.
Assessment
The EFAW+F course is internally assessed by Continual Assessment. There is no formal assessment process.
The FAW course is assessed by Multiple Choice Question paper and an observed practical assessment from an assessor who was not involved in the delivery of the training.
Certification
On successful completion of the course candidates will receive certification valid for 3 years.
Venue
Training can be delivered here in Pembrokeshire or at your venue. Because of the practical nature of the course it is ideally delivered with access to the normal or anticipated working environment of the candidates.
| Course | Duration | Individuals | up to 6 People 15% discount |
7 - 9 People 20% discount |
10 - 12 People 25% discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFAW + F | 1 Days | £120.00 | £102.00 | £96.00 | £90.00 |
| FAW + F Re-qualification | 2 Days | £220.00 | £187.00 | £176.00 | £165.00 |
| First Aid at Work + F | 3 Days | £310.00 | £263.50 | £248.00 | £232.50 |
All prices are subject to VAT
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Further reading
Forestry Commission Policy for those that work on our land (v6, October 2015)