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Two Days on the Heath: A 16‑Hour IOL Band 3 Outdoor First Aid Course in Wiltshire (£175)
A two‑day, 16‑hour Institute of Outdoor Learning–accredited course that gives outdoor leaders a nationally recognised Band 3 first‑aid qualification through hands‑on training and realistic outdoor scenarios.
Two Days on the Heath: A 16‑Hour IOL Band 3 Outdoor First Aid Course in Wiltshire (£175).
Join the most engaging first aid course in Wiltshire, designed for outdoor leaders and instructors. Over two consecutive days you work in the great outdoors with professional instructors to gain a nationally recognised Band 3 qualification through practical assessments and scenario‑based training.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A nationally recognised Band 3 qualification
This 16‑hour Institute of Outdoor Learning (IOL) Band 3 course leads to a nationally recognised first aid certificate—valid for three years—designed specifically for people working in outdoor and remote settings.
Hands‑on skills and real scenarios
Delivered in the open, the course emphasises practical assessments and outdoor scenarios so participants practise CPR, bleeding control, casualty movement and other core skills where they will use them.
Built for outdoor leaders and instructors
Geared toward DofE leaders, Forest School leaders and outdoor instructors (including mountain leaders and equivalents), the syllabus focuses on incidents in remote environments—up to two hours from help.
What the day feels like
What the two days feel like
Across two consecutive days (the calendar date is the first day) you move between instructor‑led demonstrations, small‑group practical drills and staged outdoor scenarios. Sessions run from 09:00 to 17:30 and include regular practical assessments, an in‑depth first aid manual for each participant and training in using first‑aid kits and outdoor equipment to manage casualties until help arrives.
ACCREDITATION
A nationally recognised Band 3 qualification
This 16‑hour Institute of Outdoor Learning (IOL) Band 3 course leads to a nationally recognised first aid certificate—valid for three years—designed specifically for people working in outdoor and remote settings.
PRACTICAL TRAINING
Hands‑on skills and real scenarios
Delivered in the open, the course emphasises practical assessments and outdoor scenarios so participants practise CPR, bleeding control, casualty movement and other core skills where they will use them.
WHO IT'S FOR
Built for outdoor leaders and instructors
Geared toward DofE leaders, Forest School leaders and outdoor instructors (including mountain leaders and equivalents), the syllabus focuses on incidents in remote environments—up to two hours from help.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is built for—and who should seek other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The course is run in the great outdoors and makes practical use of outdoor equipment and first‑aid kits; participants receive an in‑depth first aid manual as part of the course materials.
An in‑depth first aid manual is provided to each participant; training includes use and maintenance of first‑aid kits and practical application of outdoor equipment in scenarios.
Practical assessments are integrated throughout the two‑day course so learners repeatedly apply skills in realistic, outdoor situations.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course and when does it run each day?
The course totals 16 hours delivered over two consecutive days. Sessions run from 09:00 to 17:30 on each day.
Where is the meeting point?
Participants meet at Roundwood (near Brokerswood Holiday Park), BA13 4EH.
Who is this course suitable for?
It is suitable for DofE leaders, Forest School leaders and outdoor instructors (including Mountain Leaders, SPA, HMLs) who work in remote settings up to two hours from help.
Is the qualification recognised and how long is it valid?
The course is accredited through the Institute of Outdoor Learning and leads to a nationally recognised first aid qualification; the First Aid Certificate is valid for three years.
Will there be practical assessments and outdoor scenarios?
Yes. Practical assessments are built into the course and it incorporates a variety of outdoor scenarios to cement learning and allow participants to practise skills in realistic conditions.
What skills will I be able to perform after the course?
Participants will be able to assess and prioritise incidents; manage unconscious casualties; perform CPR for adults, children and infants; respond to choking; control bleeding and shock; treat burns, eye injuries, fractures and soft‑tissue injuries; recognise and manage hypo‑ and hyperthermia; deal with poisoning and electric shock; and maintain first aid records and kits.