ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid Emergency Action

Person practising chest compressions on a dummy

This qualification is designed to provide outdoor incident management techniques and latest protocols. This qualification is designed to meet the needs of grounds based outdoor worker or supported outdoor practitioner in the UK. This Outdoor First Aid Emergency Action qualification is externally regulated and meets the standards to appear upon the national qualifications frameworks of England and Wales.

It is suitable for workers in rural and remote settings and will maintain the license to practice for those with some Outdoor National Governing Body Instructor awards.

Learners will gain skills and/or knowledge in:

roles & responsibilities,
dealing with collapse (with and without breathing),
choking,
bleeding,
shock,
common illnesses,
environmental effects,
heat and cold injuries,
using first aid kit,
outdoor specific scenarios and outdoor incident management.

How is this Qualification Assessed?

This qualification is assessed by continual observation of candidate performance.

Qualification Time

8 Guided Learning Hours

Additional Information

Qualification Number - 601/7615/5 Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) Link

The course meets the requirements of the Institute for Outdoor Learning Statement of Good Practice for Outdoor First Aid Training Framework at Band 2. This is hosted upon the Institute for Outdoor Learning website.

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?