Who’s It For?
This qualification is for outdoor first aiders with close access to further support from others. It is for
people in roles such as outdoor instructors, sports coaches, primary/secondary teachers, rural visit
leaders. This list is not exhaustive
The objective of the qualification is to benefit Learners by preparing them to deal with a range
of outdoor first aid situations. Successful completion of the course will evidence knowledge and
practical skills identified by the Institute for Outdoor Learning in line with Band 2 learning content.
The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in the Fundamentals of Outdoor First Aid (RQF) contains one unit
(First Aid Fundamentals in the Outdoors) that also appears in Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Outdoor First
Aid (RQF).
Entry Requirements
Learners must be at least 16 years old on the first day of the training.
There are no other formal entry requirements but to benefit from the learning we advise that
Learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy.
1 Day Fundamental of Outdoor First Aid – Course Content:
Day 1 – Classroom Based Outdoors
- Assembly and Introductions
- Role and Responsibilities of a First Aider
- Incident Management & Casualty Assessment
- CPR & AED
- Drowning
Recognition & Management of life-threatening Illness - Choking Casualty
- Shock
- External Bleeding
- Minor Injuries
- Multiple Choice Assessment Paper
How Long?
1 Day – 9.00- 5.00 – 8 Hours
Qualification:
QA Level 3 Award in the Fundamentals of Outdoor First Aid (RQF)
Cost
