Our experienced instructors offer two courses designed to meet the needs of outdoor workers:

  • 5 Day FAAW in Extreme Sporting Environments
  • 5 Day First Aid in Hostile Environments

5 Day First Aid in Extreme Situations

Summary

This course will mainly be based outdoors. It follows the same basic outline as a standard emergency first aid course but adds a further 2 days looking at issues specific to mountain, water and extreme climactic conditions.

Who should take this course

Anyone with a responsibility for others in a potentially dangerous outdoor environment. It is of particular interest to paddlers, coaches and guides working in the U.K. and abroad. No previous experience is necessary.

The qualification

Certificates are awarded for this course and are valid for 3 years.

Assessment

Continuous assessment takes place during this course

Content

As for the FAAW 3 Day course, plus: environmental factors, immersion hypothermia, drowning, shoulder injury, repetitive strain injury, remote care, water practicals (you will get wet!), snow blindness and eye injuries, frostbite, heat exhaustion, stretchers, remote care, mountain practicals and related illnesses, suspension trauma.

5 Day FAAW in Hostile Environments

Summary

An in-depth assessment course of [4 days] with realistic practical application of first aid techniques in hostile environments, including defibrillation and oxygen use.

More details to follow.

Upcoming Training Courses

May
21
Wed
all-day Highfield Level 2 Award for Work... @ IBAUK Headquarters
Highfield Level 2 Award for Work... @ IBAUK Headquarters
May 21 – May 23 all-day
Highfield Level 2 Award for Working as a CCTV Operator (PSS) @ IBAUK Headquarters
Highfield Level 2 Award for Working as a CCTV Operator (PSS) You cannot get your SIA licence without first attending this training course and gaining the CCTV qualification. Once you have your licence you can start earning and have an exciting career in the security industry using the skills you have learned. See full course details Duration Courses are delivered over three days.  Plus, for those who do not hold the Unit 1 ‘Working in the Private Security Industry’ already, learners will be required to complete distance learning for Unit 1 before attending this training through home study.    
Jun
2
Mon
all-day Level 2 Award for Personal Licen...
Level 2 Award for Personal Licen...
Jun 2 all-day
This fully remote course incorporates e-learning and a remote assessment. Please check the web page for further details, or get in touch. You can book this course online.
Jun
6
Fri
all-day Emergency First Aid at Work (1 D...
Emergency First Aid at Work (1 D...
Jun 6 all-day
Please check documentation for relevant course entry requirements. This is a blended course, incorporating e-learning and a one-day practical session. Please check the web page for further details, or get in touch. You can also book this course online. Discounts are applied for bookings of more than one candidate — the more candidates book, the more you save! 25% off for bookings of 12 or more.
all-day HABC Level 2 Award for Security ...
HABC Level 2 Award for Security ...
Jun 6 all-day
Please check documentation for relevant course entry requirements. Please check the web page for further details, or get in touch. Discounts are applied for bookings of more than one candidate — the more candidates book, the more you save! 25% off for bookings of 12 or more.

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Call us: 01793 855090