Prepare for outdoor emergencies in Angus with our specialized Forestry First Aid Course. Learn vital skills to handle injuries in remote settings from experienced trainers. Read on to discover how this hands-on training can keep you safe during outdoor work or adventures.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in reasonable physical condition capable of outdoor activities.
Wildlife
History
The Angus forests have been used historically for timber and outdoor recreation since the 19th century.
Conservation
The area promotes sustainable forestry practices that protect local ecosystems while allowing for responsible outdoor use.
CA First Aid
Prepare for outdoor emergencies in Angus with our specialized Forestry First Aid Course. Learn vital skills to handle injuries in remote settings from experienced trainers. Read on to discover how this hands-on training can keep you safe during outdoor work or adventures.
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.
Ensure Hands-On Practice
Participate actively in practical scenarios to master emergency techniques.
Carry a First Aid Kit
Always have a comprehensive kit suited for forestry and remote work.
Stay Aware of Environment
Be mindful of wildlife and terrain hazards when practicing outdoor safety.
Refresh Skills Regularly
Update your first aid knowledge through annual refresher courses.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear practical clothing suitable for outdoor conditions.
Sturdy Footwear
Good walking shoes or boots for uneven terrain.
First Aid Manual
A reference guide to supplement training.
Notebook and Pen
Take notes during the course for future reference.