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Six Hours to Competence: Forestry First Aid Training in the Scottish Borders
A six-hour EFAW+F course in Lockerbie led by CA First Aid that teaches management of severe bleeding, hypothermia and remote emergency communications for people who work in forestry and other remote environments.
Six Hours to Competence: Forestry First Aid Training in the Scottish Borders.
Join a focused, practical Forestry First Aid course designed for people who work in remote and hazardous woodland environments. Over a compact six-hour day the trainers translate on-the-job experience into hands‑on casualty management—preparing you for severe bleeding, suspension trauma, hypothermia and the realities of getting help when there’s no mobile signal.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on trauma and hypothermia management
The course emphasises practical casualty care for the most common and serious forestry incidents — severe bleeding (including chainsaw trauma and tourniquet use), trauma dressings and clotting agents, and recognition and management of hypothermia.
Communications when the phone won’t work
Training covers getting help without a mobile signal using personal locator beacons and satellite messengers such as Spot and the Inreach Explorer — essential skills for remote forestry work.
Industry‑aligned training delivered by outdoor professionals
Delivered by full‑time outdoor professionals, the EFAW+F course is developed with industry partners, delivered by a UK FISA member and is a preferred provider for the Forestry Commission and Scottish Woodlands.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Expect a practical, outdoors‑focused day: scenario work and casualty processing rather than a classroom lecture. Trainers bring real‑world experience of treating casualties in remote environments and tailor scenarios to the kinds of incidents forestry staff face, so the learning is immediate and job‑relevant.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course runs as a compact six‑hour session.
The listing does not specify kit; contact CA First Aid for recommended personal protective equipment and clothing suitable for outdoor practical training.
Meeting point given as Langholm; confirm exact meeting details with the operator before attending.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Forestry First Aid EFAW+F course?
The course runs for six hours.
Where do I meet for the course?
The meeting location is listed as Langholm; confirm exact meeting instructions with the operator.
Who is this course suitable for?
It is suitable for forest workers, forestry and fencing contractors, arborists, stalking contractors, civil engineering contractors, recreational hunters and anyone who needs to work on Forestry Commission land or in remote rural contracts.
What is the maximum group size and minimum age?
Rates are quoted for groups of up to six people and participants must be 18 or older; for parties larger than six you should contact the operator by phone or email.
What emergency topics are covered?
Recommended Forestry Commission topics covered include severe bleeding (including chainsaw injuries and tourniquet use), crush injury and suspension trauma, hypothermia, Lyme disease awareness, and how to get help without a mobile signal using PLBs and satellite messengers.