Forestry First Aid +F
Stay compliant and prepared with the Forestry First Aid +F course — a Qualsafe-accredited Level 3 qualification specifically designed for those working in forestry, agriculture, arboriculture, and outdoor environments. This vital training provides the additional knowledge required under +F regulations, enhancing standard first aid at work (FAW) skills with sector-specific content for high-risk rural and forestry settings.
What Is Forestry First Aid +F?
The +F module is an essential bolt-on to any First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification for those operating in forestry or remote outdoor environments.
This course meets the First Aid +F Forestry Commission requirements and includes life-saving interventions specifically tailored for high-risk outdoor work, such as managing catastrophic bleeds, crush injuries, hypothermia, and Lyme disease awareness.
The Forestry First Aid +F course can be completed on its own as a short session or delivered alongside standard first aid training.
Who Needs Forestry First Aid +F Training?
This course is ideal for individuals working in:
- Forestry and logging
- Tree surgery and arboriculture
- Farming and land management
- Outdoor activity centres and conservation
- Rural estates, parks, and countryside services
- Utility workers in remote or wooded areas
Employers and contractors working with the Forestry Commission or similar agencies are often legally required to ensure staff hold this +F certificate in addition to their main first aid qualification.
What You’ll Learn – Course Content
The +F module adds vital content to your existing first aid skills, covering topics such as:
- Severe and catastrophic bleeding (inc. tourniquet use)
- Hypothermia and exposure injuries
- Crush injuries and compartment syndrome
- Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections
- First aid considerations in remote or delayed-help environments
- Reassessment of scene safety in wooded or uneven terrain
- How to assist emergency services access in isolated areas
All training aligns with current HSE and Forestry Commission First Aid guidance.
Course Duration, Certification & Validity
- Duration: 2–3 Hours (can be delivered as a bolt-on or standalone session)
- Accreditation: Level 3 (RQF) module certified by Qualsafe Awards
- Assessment: Practical observation and trainer-led scenarios
- Validity: 3 Years
- Renewal: Must be renewed in line with your First Aid at Work certificate
Delivery Options – Classroom, On-Site or Group Training
We offer multiple ways to complete your Forestry First Aid +F training:
In-Centre Delivery
Join us at our UK training centres in Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Doncaster, Walsall, or Nottingham. Small group sizes and hands-on learning tailored to forestry environments.
On-Site at Your Rural Location
Have a team that needs training? We can deliver this course on-site at your woodland, estate, farm, or outdoor facility. Save time and ensure your team receives relevant, scenario-based training in their own work environment.
Why Take Forestry First Aid +F?
- Stay compliant with Forestry Commission First Aid Policy
- Ensure you meet employer and contractor requirements
- Protect staff in hazardous outdoor environments
- Learn to deal with severe injuries and exposure risks
- Ideal as a bolt-on to existing FAW or EFAW training
- Fully certified by Qualsafe Awards
Book Your Forestry First Aid +F Course Now
Get your Forestry First Aid +F certificate quickly and professionally — available as a standalone course or bolt-on module across the UK.
Call: 0121 240 0375
Email: [email protected]
Payment: Spread the cost with Klarna when booking online
Group Rates: Group bookings and on-site discounts available
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this course mandatory?
Yes — if you’re working on sites covered by the Forestry Commission or in similar high-risk outdoor roles, you are required to hold this +F certificate in addition to standard first aid.
Is this a standalone qualification?
Yes — although it’s often delivered alongside First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work, the +F module can be delivered on its own if you already hold a valid first aid certificate.
Can I book this for a team?
Yes — we provide on-site training for forestry teams, estates, and outdoor workforces. We tailor the training to your environment and risks.
What if I don’t have a First Aid at Work certificate?
You’ll need to first complete a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work course, as the +F module is designed to supplement these qualifications.
