£108+Vat per person, up to 6 people | Elgin | Ages 18+
Prepare for emergencies in remote outdoor environments with our 6-hour Forestry First Aid Course in Elgin. Learn vital injury management and communication skills tailored for forestry workers and outdoor professionals.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness needed to participate in practical exercises involving terrain negotiation and casualty management simulation.
Wildlife
History
Elgin’s forestry roots date back centuries, key to Scotland’s timber economy since the Middle Ages.
Conservation
This course emphasizes minimizing environmental impact while ensuring safety in sensitive forest ecosystems.
CA First Aid
£108+Vat per person, up to 6 people | Elgin | Ages 18+
CA First Aid is a specialist first aid training provider based in Etal, England, delivering forestry-focused Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) courses across Scotland. The training targets professionals who work in remote, rural, and hazardous forestry environments and emphasizes practical, scenario-led skills. Trainers bring field experience and align course content with Forestry Commission considerations and workplace safety needs.
Courses run as intensive six- or seven-hour sessions and are available in locations including Perthshire, Aberdeenshire, the Scottish Borders (Kelso), Ardersier (Inverness), Angus, Stirlingshire, West Lothian, Elgin, Peebles, and Polmont. Each session combines hands-on practice, realistic scenarios, and clear assessment criteria to ensure learners leave with practical confidence to manage emergencies in remote settings.
CA First Aid uses accredited Emergency First Aid at Work frameworks adapted for forestry risks. Learning outcomes cover casualty assessment, severe bleeding control, airway and breathing management, hypothermia treatment, improvised shelter and insulation, and effective use of limited communications. Courses are suitable for site supervisors, machine operators, and teams working off-grid.
Booking information, course dates, and specific location details are published per course. Certification is provided upon successful completion. The provider focuses on clear instruction, realistic practice, and field-relevant skills to help forestry professionals reduce risk and improve emergency response capabilities. Trainers draw on practical forestry experience to deliver hands-on demonstrations, casualty scenarios, and communication strategies suited to off-grid operations. The courses emphasise safety culture, risk awareness, and practical competence for workplace compliance and team readiness across field operations.
Courses Offered
11
Multiple forestry course locations listed
Typical Duration
6–7 hrs
Intensive daytime training sessions
Target Audience
Forestry professionals
For supervisors, operators and teams
Base Location
Etal, England
Provider located in Etal, England
Secure on-site or regional training in Perthshire, Aberdeenshire, Scottish Borders, Inverness area, Angus, Stirlingshire and more — practical skills for real field emergencies.
Practice Communication Backup Plans
Always have non-mobile communication methods like radios or signaling devices in remote areas.
Dress for Variable Weather
Scottish weather can change quickly; layering is critical to prevent hypothermia.
Understand Local Terrain
Familiarize yourself with the forestry area’s layout to improve response times during emergencies.
Carry a Personal First Aid Kit
A well-stocked kit tailored for forestry hazards can make a critical difference in injury management.
Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Protects against changing Scottish weather during outdoor practicals.
Sturdy Footwear
Necessary for safe movement across uneven forestry terrain.
Personal First Aid Kit
Essential for hands-on practice and real-world application.
Notepad and Pen
Use it to take notes during the course for later reference.