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Training Course Type
Novice Training Course Duration
2 hours
Novice Candidate Numbers
12
Card Options
Minimum Age
14
Instructor
Tuppco instructors
The QA Level 3 Award in Forestry First Aid +F (RQF)
qualification is ideal for those who work or intend to
work in a forestry, agricultural or remote environment,
such as tree surgeons and farmers. Successful learners will be equipped with the knowledge and practical skills needed to treat a range of injuries and diseases that could occur in these environments, such as Lyme disease and catastrophic bleeding.
Designed to accompany a regulated First Aid at Work or Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, The objective of the qualification is to benefit Learners by providing them with appropriate first aid training, in a forestry/agricultural context, as set out in the First Aid at Work – Forestry Commission Policy, enabling them to attain the
knowledge and practical competencies needed to deal with specific special hazards in an emergency situation.
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Tuppco proudly delivers on-site training courses across a wide region of the South and Central UK. From Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire to Reading, Oxford, and Swindon, our team provides expert, accredited instruction at your workplace using your own equipment. We specialise in NPORS plant training, Lantra land-based and machinery courses, and Qualsafe first aid and health & safety training. Businesses across Berkshire, the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Buckinghamshire, Cheltenham, and Northamptonshire rely on Tuppco for flexible, professional training solutions that minimise downtime and maximise compliance.
Upon successful completion of the Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) – QA Level 3 Award with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive a nationally recognised Qualsafe Awards (QA) Level 3 Certificate. This qualification confirms that participants have the specialist first aid skills required for working in forestry, agriculture, arboriculture, and other high-risk outdoor environments.
This +F certificate is an essential addition to a valid Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work qualification, ensuring workers meet the recommended standards set for forestry and land-based industries.
This qualification is ideal for anyone working in:
Upon successful completion of the Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) – QA Level 3 Award with TUPPCO Training, learners will receive a nationally recognised Qualsafe Awards (QA) Level 3 Certificate. This qualification confirms that participants have acquired specialist first aid knowledge and practical skills for working safely in forestry, land-based, and remote outdoor environments.
This qualification is ideal for:
The Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) – QA Level 3 Award with TUPPCO Training typically takes 2 to 3 days to complete, depending on whether the course is delivered in a standard or accelerated format. This duration ensures participants gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for handling first aid emergencies in forestry, land-based, and remote outdoor environments.
Why the Duration Matters
The course length allows learners to fully practice forestry-specific first aid techniques, including dealing with severe bleeding, hypothermia, insect bites, and environmental injuries. TUPPCO Training ensures participants leave confident, competent, and ready to apply life-saving skills safely in the field.
TUPPCO Training delivers Forestry First Aid +F (RQF) – QA Level 3 Award directly at your business or worksite, ensuring your staff receive practical, high-quality first aid training in a real-world environment. On-site training saves travel time, reduces disruption, and allows your team to learn essential skills tailored to your specific forestry or land-based operations.
TUPPCO Training ensures your staff are fully confident and compliant with forestry first aid standards, all delivered conveniently at your own business site anywhere in the UK.
Yes! Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll receive an official certificate and skills card accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe recognising your achievement and qualification.
All training is delivered at your site, farm, or another suitable location. We tailor each session to your environment to ensure it’s relevant and practical. Specific arrangements can be discussed in more detail upon request.
Our training is delivered by Bertie Tupper and a team of fully qualified instructors who are accredited by Lantra, NPORS or Qualsafe. Each trainer brings real industry experience and a passion for helping learners build practical skills and confidence.
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