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Forestry & Wilderness First Aid Course at Perthshire Outdoor Center - Perth

Forestry & Wilderness First Aid Course at Perthshire Outdoor Center

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

6 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should be able to move comfortably in outdoor environments

Overview

Gain essential wilderness first aid skills tailored for forestry work in Perthshire. This hands-on course prepares outdoor professionals for emergencies in remote environments. Read on to find out why this training is vital for forest safety.

Kildale, England

First Aid Forestry EFAW+F | Perthshire

£108+vat per person, up to 6 people | Stanley Perthshire | Ages 18+

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About This Adventure

Join our unique Forestry First Aid Course, designed for professionals in remote and hazardous environments. Over six hours, gain practical skills in managing severe injuries, hypothermia, and communication without mobile signals. Learn from experienced trainers who understand the challenges of forestry work, ensuring you’re prepared for real-life emergencies.

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Rates

Group, up to 6 people: £108 (Price per person) (Ages 18+)


Duration

6 hours


If your party is more than 6 people, please contact us by phone or email.

About

Our Forestry First Aid Efaw+F courses are suitable for Forest Workers, Forestry and Fencing Contractors, Arborist, Stalking Contractors, Civil Engineering Contractors, Recreational Hunters or anyone wishing to work on Forestry Commission land or rural contracts.

The recommended Forestry Commission topics covered are:

-Severe Bleeding i.e chainsaw injuries and the use of tourniquet, trauma Dressings and Clotting Agents -Crush Injury and suspension trauma
-Hypothermia and managing an injured casualty
-Lyme Disease -Getting help without a mobile signal personal locator beacons Spot and Inreach Explorer

As a UK FISA member and the preferred provider for the Forestry Commission and Scottish Woodlands, we understand your working environment. Our Emergency first aid at Work with Forestry +F (Efaw+F) courses offer practical training and advice outside the classroom are tailored to your own working environment and have been designed with the help of organisations in the industry to comply with the Forestry Commission first aid policy.

As a member of the Forest Industry Safety Accord UK Fisa, we keep up to date with health and safety in your sector of industry and continually update our Emergency First Aid at Work with forestry +F (Efaw+F) courses to reflect the most common and up to date near misses and incidents in the sector.

Tailored Emergency Forestry First Aid at Work +F Courses (EFAW +F ) delivered by full-time outdoor professionals that work in the same outdoor environment as your staff, Our trainers have a real life on the job experience of working in remote environments with casualties and hopefully bring this across during the training.

Our Emergency Forestry First Aid at Work forestry +F Efaw +f courses are more about practical advice with casualty management processing from hypothermia, contacting the correct emergency service and the use of Spot messengers and other communication devises. Emergency first aid at work forestry +F ( Efaw+F) courses is the minimum requirement for Forestry, Renewable, Construction, Utility companies and Stalkers working on Forestry Commission Land or in remote and hazardous environments.

We are fully committed to making the forestry industry a safer environment to work within and course content is relevant, useful and delivered by people who understand your own environment.

Adventure Tips

Bring warm layers

Forest environments can become cold unexpectedly, especially if you are exposed during emergencies.

Carry a waterproof kit

Waterproof clothing and gear help maintain warmth and dry conditions during long rescue operations.

Practice communication protocols

In areas with no mobile signal, knowing radio or verbal communication techniques is critical.

Attend hands-on exercises

Focus on practical drills to maximize your ability to respond effectively.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Red squirrel
  • Common buzzard

History

Perthshire has a long history of forestry and outdoor craftsmanship, with many traditional practices still in use today.

Conservation

The center emphasizes sustainable forestry practices and minimizes environmental impact during training.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable outdoor clothing

Essential

Suitable for active movement and variable weather conditions.

Sturdy footwear

Essential

Supports steady footing on uneven terrain during practical exercises.

Waterproof jacket

Essential

Keeps you dry and comfortable during outdoor training.

Notebook and pen

Useful for taking notes during lessons and scenarios.