Upcoming Courses
REC Outdoor First Aid, 16 hour (+F) – including EFAW
Venue – The Woodland Centre, Penllergare Valley Woods, Swansea SA4 9GS
Date – 4th & 5th March 2026
The cost of the course is £145 per person.
Contact Rob: info@realhorizons.co.uk 07814 730672
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REC Outdoor First Aid, 16 hour (+F) – including EFAW
Venue – Birchgrove Comprehensive School, Swansea
Date – 28th February & 1st March 2026
Contact Rob: info@realhorizons.co.uk 07814 730672
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REC EFAW (HSE – Emergency First Aid at Work)
Venue – Birchgrove Comprehensive School, Swansea
Date – 16th March 2026
Contact Rob: info@realhorizons.co.uk 07814 730672
Course Details
REC Outdoor First Aid, 16 hour (+F) – including EFAW
This course covers First Aid in an Outdoor Environment, including EFAW (Emergency First Aid at Work and +F (Forestry). The course provides the qualification required by National Governing Bodies, e.g. Mountain and climbing activities, paddle sports, MTB, skiing, etc.
This a practical course with both indoor learning and outdoor scenarios. The course ratio is up to 1:12.
The knowledge and skills learned will include:
- Emergency: vital signs • emergency action • airway • unconscious • choking • bleeding • breathing and circulation • CPR • AED (automated external defibrillator) practical training
- Environment: heat stress • cold stress • hot injuries • cold injuries
- Illness: chest pain • stroke • asthma • epilepsy • diabetes
- Injury: head • spine • chest • abdomen • pelvis • bones • soft tissue • eye
- Rescue: transportation • communication
- Hazards found in forestry, farming and remote environments, focusing on life-threatening bleeding, crush injuries, hypothermia, Lyme disease, suspension injuries and emergency planning.
You will need to bring clothing suitable for both indoor learning and practical outdoor scenarios, which will take place whatever the weather!
For further information please contact Rob on 07914 730672. or email info@realhorizons.co.uk
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REC EFAW (HSE – Emergency First Aid at Work)
This is a one day (6 hour) course regulated by the HSE. The course includes practical scenarios to develop skills and knowledge.
Maximum number on course – 12
The knowledge and skills learned will include:
- Acting safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
- CPR
- Treating an unconscious casualty
- Wounds and bleeding
- Shock
- Minor injuries
- Choking
This is a practical course, and you will need to be prepared to participate in first aid scenarios, so please bring comfortable clothing and shoes.
For further information please contact Rob on 07914 730672. or email info@realhorizons.co.uk
Testimonials
Rob was great and super knowledgeable. The content was clear, hands-on and well delivered.
Very informative, excellent instructor, highly recommended.
The course was highly engaging and delivered with a clear focus on practical application in outdoor contexts. Rob’s delivery style was both approachable and authoritative, which helped reinforce key learning points. The scenarios were realistic and well-structured, ensuring relevance to real-world situations. Organisation and venue were excellent throughout. No suggestions for improvement — excellent course overall.
Very enjoyable, fun and engaging course! Rob balanced professionalism and teaching with a relaxed approach. The days progressed nicely and I enjoyed the scenarios. Would highly recommend Rob in the future
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