ITC Level 3 Award in Forest School First Aid

Person practising chest compressions on a dummy

This course is designed to provide outdoor incident management skills. The requirements for Forest School first aid can be met by completing an ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid. However, many groups prefer or require context specific and tailored training involving infants for instance, with a tailored, contextualised approach to content often mixing elements of infant/child/adult training as determined by the group. This training course is designed to provide that flexibility.

Learners will gain skills and/or knowledge in;

roles & responsibilities,
adult/child/infant specific treatments,
dealing with collapse (with and without breathing),
choking,
bleeding,
shock,
major illnesses,
torso and limb injuries,
environmental effects,
heat and cold injuries,
using first aid kit,
outdoor specific scenarios,
outdoor incident management and looking after a casualty for more than 10 minutes.

How is this Qualification Assessed?

This qualification is assessed by continual observation of learners.

Qualification Time

16 Guided Learning Hours

Additional Information

Qualification Number - 610/3142/2 Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) Link

The Level 3 Award in Forest School First Aid was developed with input and support from the Forest School Association and meets the Forest School Leaders requirement to hold an appropriate first aid qualification.

Does this qualification attract funding?

No (for further information consult Learning Aims Reference Service)

Can this qualification be delivered as part of a blended or remote learning programme?