Emergency first aid at work +Forestry (EFAW+F) Sussex
1 DAY COURSE
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emergency first aid at work +forestry in Sussex
WITH COURAGE, CONFIDENCE & COMPASSION
Practical first aid training built around the risks of working outdoors with chainsaws, in woodland and at height. Available across East Sussex and West Sussex.
west sussex & hampshire
Duncton Village Hall
Duncton
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 OJY
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Bed & Breakfast
10% Discount at The Cricketers, Duncton, Petworth West Sussex, GU28 0LB
£108.00 per night with 10% discount.
Just mention you are doing a first aid course with us.
Call
07766 137977
Website
east sussex
Bushy Wood Activity Centre, Main Road, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 3LZ
29th October 2026
26th November 2026
Bushy Wood Activity Centre
Main Road
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 3LZ
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Camping is available at £5.00 per night.
Campervan serviced pitch at £18.00 per pitch plus £2.00 per person.
Email address for bookings is – reception@bushywood.org.uk
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£150.00 per person
29th October 2026
26th November 2026
What is EFAW+F?
Who is it for?
- Tree surgeons and arborists
- Forestry and woodland workers
- Chainsaw operators and groundworkers
- Estate, park and countryside teams
- Contractors who need a forestry-appropriate first aid certificate for site or contract requirements
What you will learn
- Assessing an incident and keeping yourself and others safe
- Managing catastrophic bleeding, including chainsaw and other cutting injuries
- CPR and use of a defibrillator (AED)
- Treating an unresponsive casualty and choking
- Fractures, crush injuries, and head, neck and back injuries
- Shock, burns, and cold and heat-related conditions
- Calling the emergency services and giving accurate location details from remote sites
- Forestry first aid kit contents and casualty evacuation planning
Where we run courses in Sussex
- We deliver EFAW+F training across East Sussex and West Sussex, including Bushy Wood in Hailsham and Duncton Village Hall. We also run courses in neighbouring Kent, Hampshire and London, so if a date or location here does not suit, check our full forestry first aid course list.Have a team to train? Get in touch about a group booking.
We don’t believe in teaching critical life-saving skills by making you stare at a screen. Our training is fully immersive, getting you out of the classroom and into realistic scenarios.
Using highly realistic casualty simulation, you will practice hands-on techniques for the exact types of trauma you might face in the field. We also integrate practical neuroscience into our curriculum—giving you a better understanding of how the brain responds under pressure. This ensures that when a real medical emergency strikes, you can maintain absolute calmness and immediately recall your training.
Frequently asked questions
What is Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry (EFAW+F)?
EFAW+F is a first aid qualification for people working in forestry, arboriculture and woodland. It covers standard emergency first aid plus forestry-specific content, such as severe bleeding from cutting injuries, crush injuries and managing a casualty on a remote site.
What is the difference between EFAW and EFAW+F?
A standard Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) course is designed for typical workplaces. The +F version keeps the core emergency skills and adds the injuries and situations common in tree and woodland work, so it is the better fit if you use chainsaws or work off-road.
Who should take a forestry first aid course?
Where do you run EFAW+F courses in Sussex?
One Course, Multiple Qualifications
Additional Qualifications
Emergency first Aid at Work
Emergency First Aid at Work+F
Practical Casualty Simulation & Scenario-Based Learning
How much does the course cost?
How long is the course and how long does the certificate last?
Your certificate is valid for 3 years
