QA Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid
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- £225.00
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- £225.00
- Regular price
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Activities which take place in outdoor activity-based environments need leaders and supervisors with the right level of outdoor first aid training who are prepared to administer first aid in what may be challenging surroundings.
Intended Audience
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for people acting in unsupported outdoor roles such as Outdoor Activity Leaders, Bushcraft Instructors, Canoe Instructors or Duke of Edinburgh assessors who run activities where medical help could be up to a few hours away.
Overview
During this extended 2-day course, learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of outdoor first aid situations, including: how to manage multiple casualties, insulating and providing shelter to casualties, cardiac arrest, blood loss, choking, extremes of temperature, unconsciousness, fractures, head and spinal injuries, drowning, burns, head-to-toe survey, medical conditions and more. For a more detailed overview of the topics covered, please download the Qualification Specification.
Assessment Methods
- 9 x Practical assessments
- 2 x Theory assessments (Multiple Choice Question Paper)
Certification
Successful learners will receive a personalised Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF) e-Certificate immediately after their results have been submitted, subject to any required actions. Printed certificates are available at an additional cost.
Engaging training built for real-life scenarios
We don’t believe in tick-box training. Learners leave the classroom equipped with confidence and the ability to use their new skills in real-world situations.
Training is designed around realistic situations rather than theory alone. Learners work through practical, scenario-based exercises that reflect the environments they operate in.
Proud to Be a Qualsafe Registered Centre
Regional Safety Group is proud to be a registered centre with Qualsafe Awards, one of the UK’s largest Ofqual-recognised awarding organisations for first aid qualifications. This status reflects a commitment to delivering regulated, quality-assured training that meets nationally recognised standards and current workplace requirements.
Being a Qualsafe registered centre means every course delivered is subject to external quality assurance, structured assessment processes, and clearly defined learning outcomes. Certification is issued through a recognised awarding body, providing employers and learners with confidence that qualifications are compliant, credible, and accepted across sectors.