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FAA Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid

Scenario-rich 2-day outdoor first aid course. Ideal for expedition leaders, instructors, and remote area workers. Meets DofE requirements.
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Course Overview & At a Glance

Course Introduction:
A highly practical, scenario-rich two-day course that meets the Institute for Outdoor Learning Band 3 standards and Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) expedition first-aid requirements. This qualification is ideal for outdoor professionals working up to two hours away from definitive medical care.

At a Glance:

Duration: 16 contact hours (2 days)

Max Delegates: 12

Delivery Pattern: Must be completed within 9 weeks of starting; sessions can be split into approximately 2-hour segments if required.

Who Should Attend?

Outdoor activity leaders, forest/school staff, Duke of Edinburgh instructors, and remote area workers (aged 16+).

Course Content

  • Principles of outdoor first aid and real-world incident management
  • Scene survey, primary & secondary assessment, and continuous monitoring
  • Methods for summoning assistance in remote or wilderness environments
  • Resuscitation (adult & child) and field AED use
  • Wounds, severe bleeding, and hypovolaemic shock
  • Head, spinal, chest, and abdominal injuries in the field
  • Bones, joints, and muscle injuries (including sprains & strains)
  • Extreme heat & cold injuries (hypothermia, hyperthermia, frostbite, heat-stroke)
  • Major medical illnesses (asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions)
  • Anaphylaxis treatment, insect/animal bites & stings, and poisoning
  • Eye injuries, burns, and respiratory disorders
  • Specialist outdoor first-aid equipment selection and casualty transport considerations

ASsessment & Qualification

Evaluated using realistic outdoor practical scenarios, oral questioning, and a formal written assessment paper.

Certification: FAA Level 3 Outdoor First Aid (Valid for 3 years).

Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between FASET and FAA accredited courses?

The primary difference lies in the industry specialism. FASET (Fall Arrest Safety Equipment Training) is the specific, universally recognised governing body for temporary safety systems, net rigging, and height safety within construction. FAA (First Aid Awards) is a national awarding body regulated by Ofsted/Ofqual that covers cross-industry workplace compliance, such as first aid, mental health support, and fire safety. Boris Nets is fully accredited to deliver both pipelines.
Where does the training take place?

We offer total flexibility depending on your team's operational constraints. We host regular courses at our dedicated Fleetwood Training Centre in Lancashire, which features custom-built environments for practical net rigging, safety testing, and classroom learning. Alternatively, our certified instructors can travel nationwide to deliver training directly on your construction site or corporate premises (subject to service areas and equipment availability & max delegates).
How do I book a course and check current pricing?

Because our course capacities are limited to ensure safe, low student-to-tutor ratios (ranging from 4 to 16 delegates depending on the module), availability changes daily. To get an accurate, fast quote or secure available dates for your team, please contact us directly via email at sales@borisnets.co.uk, give our Fleetwood hub a call on 01253 874891, or fill out the contact form below.
Can you create custom training courses for our company?

Yes. Alongside our standard FASET, FAA, and CITB-aligned certifications, Boris Nets specialises in writing bespoke training modules. If your team works with specialised or custom netting systems, unusual structural anchors, or unique operational constraints, we can tailor a training framework to match your exact safety logs, learning styles, and risk assessments.
Do your certifications expire?

Expiry depends on the specific course qualification framework. Generally, FASET certificates and CSCS cards require re-assessment or renewal every 2 to 3 years (such as the GSA1 Refresher) or 5 years for specialised net repairs. FAA First Aid and Mental Health qualifications are typically valid for 3 years. General Health & Safety or Manual Handling awards technically have no formal expiry date, though regular CPD refreshers are highly recommended to stay current with changing legislation.

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