
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW-F) – Forestry Level 3 VTQ
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Ensure workplace safety and compliance with the Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (EFAW-F) – Forestry Edition—a fully HSE-recognised qualification designed for forestry and outdoor industries. This certification meets the latest First Aid at Work (1981) regulations, equipping participants with essential emergency response skills while addressing forestry-specific risks.
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✔ Meets HSE & ERC Guidelines – Includes tourniquets & haemostatic dressings for major trauma care.
✔ Forestry-Specific Training – Covers chainsaw injuries, crush injuries, hypothermia, and Lyme disease.
✔ Blended Learning Option – 2 hours online + 5 hours classroom for flexible learning. 📞 Contact us for details.
✔ Certification Valid for 3 Years – Renewal available via 7-hour EFAW-F course.
✔ Recognised Across the UK & Internationally – Minimum age requirement: 14 years.
✔ Annual Refresher Recommended – Meets Forestry Commission & HSE standards for ongoing development. -
This qualification is ideal for those working in forestry and outdoor environments, including:
🔹 Forestry Workers
🔹 Hauliers
🔹 Felling Specialists
🔹 Farmers & Agricultural Contractors -
Gain specialist emergency first aid skills tailored to forestry and outdoor professions, ensuring immediate response readiness in hazardous environments.
✔ First Aider Role & Responsibilities – Infection control, legal considerations, and obtaining consent.
✔ Incident Assessment – Scene surveys, casualty evaluations, and emergency response protocols.
✔ Unresponsive Casualty Care – CPR, AED usage, and recovery positioning.
✔ Choking Response – Assessment and relief techniques for mild & severe choking incidents.
✔ Managing Bleeding & Shock – Wound severity evaluation and effective control measures.
✔ Treating Minor Injuries – First aid techniques for cuts, grazes, burns, and scalds. -
Your EFAW-F Level 3 (VTQ) qualification is earned through a structured assessment process, ensuring participants develop confidence and competence in emergency response.
✅ Practical Skills Assessment – Continuous evaluation of hands-on first aid techniques to ensure real-world readiness.
✅ Online Multiple-Choice Assessment – A structured digital evaluation to validate theoretical knowledge.
✅ Official Certification – Upon successful completion, participants will receive the Emergency First Aid at Work – Forestry certificate, valid for three years, fully certified by ProTrainings and AudaxTraining. -
✔ Certification renewal requires completion of another 7-hour EFAW-F course.
✔ The HSE strongly recommends an annual refresher course to maintain competency. -
✔ Recognised in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and internationally.
✔ Learners may opt for a regulated qualification.
✔ Minimum classroom course age requirement: 14 years.
✔ Meets Continuous Professional Development (CPD) standards, with official certification and Evidence-Based Learning statements. -
💳 Individual: £95 per person
💳 Group Booking Rates:
👥 1–6 people: £550
👥 7–12 people: £1000 -
🎓 Official certification upon completion
📖 Online training manuals for reference