Specialist First Aid Training for High-Risk Outdoor Environments
Forestry and arboriculture work involves unique risks — chainsaws, heavy machinery, remote locations, and hazardous terrain. Our Forestry First Aid (+F) course is designed to meet the specific first aid needs of those working in forestry, tree surgery, land-based industries, and rural settings.
This course builds on standard first aid training with additional modules that address the injuries most commonly encountered in forestry and remote outdoor work.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Forestry workers and contractors
- Tree surgeons and arborists
- Gamekeepers, estate workers, and land managers
- Utility and infrastructure workers in remote locations
- Anyone requiring +F certification for compliance with Forestry Commission or HSE guidance
Already have a First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid certificate?
Add this +F module as a bolt-on to meet your obligations.
What You’ll Learn
This course includes all content required by the Forestry Commission +F standard, including:
✅ Severe bleeding control and catastrophic haemorrhage
✅ Crush injuries and amputations
✅ Hypothermia and environmental exposure
✅ Lyme disease awareness and tick removal
✅ Chainsaw-specific injuries and trauma
✅ Emergency communication in remote areas
✅ Use of haemostatic dressings and tourniquets
✅ Scene safety and casualty management
Duration: 2–3 hours as an add-on, or integrated into a full-day first aid course
Assessment: Practical, scenario-based learning
Certification: +F endorsement, valid for 3 years
Why Train with Strategic Edge Training?
- Veteran-led team with emergency and outdoor rescue experience
- Courses delivered on-site or at our facilities — flexible to your work schedule
- Fully compliant with HSE and Forestry Commission requirements
- NEPO-registered, Disability Confident, and Armed Forces Covenant signatory
- Realistic training with outdoor-relevant scenarios and kit
Course Booking & Information
📍 Available across the UK — including remote rural and site-based delivery
💼 Individual or group bookings welcome
📞 01670 231929
📧 info@strategicedgetraining.com
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