Will4Adventure is a provider of Immediate Temporary Care (ITC) first aid training offering a selection of excellent hands-on first aid courses that will take you from the office to the wilderness. In addition our courses:

  • are Ofqual / SQA accredited & meet HSE standards for due diligence for first aid providers (see below)
  • have discounts available for early bookings
  • image showing two first-aiders looking after a fallen climber on an Outdoor First Aid course

2 day ITC Outdoor First Aid Courses

See this page for further details on our outdoor first aid courses. 

4 day Expedition First Aid Courses

See this page for further details on our expedition first aid courses.

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

The SQA/Ofqual regulated Emergency First Aid at Work is perfect for schools and offices.

“This is the third time I have done a first aid course. I was worried I would find today boring but this was not the case. I also feel I might remember the content more for unconscious people due to how we built up the procedure. Many thanks.” Mary Garside – Teacher

You’re the last person leaving the office and as you stroll along the corridor you see a colleague collapsed and unconscious on the floor. What do you do now?

With widespread ownership of mobile phones, ever faster ambulance response times and a reduction of heavy (machine based) industry this six hour course is all that most people will ever need. The course is designed to give you the skills to manage a casualty for those vital moments before the emergency services arrive.

EFAW 6-hour programme
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to …

  • Understand the role of the first aider including reference to:
  • the importance of preventing cross infection;
  • the need for recording incidents and actions;
  • Assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is unconscious (including seizure);
  • Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR;
  • Familiarisation and practice with an AED;
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is choking;
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is wounded and bleeding;
  • Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering from shock;
  • Provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries (including small cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters).

This qualification has been available to employers to meet their statutory obligations since October 1, 2009.

Booking: We offer this course to schools and corporate clients on agreed dates to suit you. Please call us on 07791860163 or contact us for further details.

Package

  • Interactive hands on practical training
  • Use of recommended first aid kit
  • Easy to follow individual course manual
  • An accredited, recognised certificate valid for 3 years
1 day Outdoor First Aid Emergency Action

This course covers the essentials of managing immediate, potentially life threatening incidents in a systematic manner. Ideal for anyone who may be required to take charge at an incident or for someone who wishes to be confident assisting a leader. This one day (8 hour) course is particularly suitable for DofE students and anyone who wishes to be a safer pair of hands in the wilderness environment of the UK. This course is day 1 of our 2 day outdoor first aid course. Successful candidates will be awarded the Emergency First Aid at Work certificate with a supporting letter stating that the qualification was earned as part of an 8 hour course set within the wilderness context.

Price: £85

Package

  • Interactive hands on practical training indoors and out
  • Use of recommended first aid kit
  • Easy to follow individual course booklet
  • An accredited, recognised certificate valid for 3 years

Nb Following this course you will receive an Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate with a supporting letter explaining that this was part of a wider 8 hour outdoor course.

Location

  • All dates listed are for courses run in Sheffield, the Peak District (Youlegreave) and Camberley, Surrey
  • If the Peak District is not suitable for you then please email us with your location requirements

Course dates

These dates not suitable for you? Email us and we’ll see what we can arrange!

In-house courses
If you have a group of six or more staff to train, then our in-house option may the most cost-effective option for you. We can deliver any one of our portfolio of courses – right on your own premises. For some locations we may need to add a small fee for travel and accommodation expenses.

Scottish Qualification Authority Accreditation
ITC Providers deliver the ONLY Outdoor First Aid qualification that is externally regulated by national qualification regulators and meets the standards to appear on a national qualifications register. In turn our courses are recognised as being suitable for BASI ski leaders/instructors and for members of the BCU. Note: these courses are valid throughout the UK.

HSE Due Diligence questions

Since 1st October 2013, the HSE has stopped issuing ‘training numbers’, to first aid training companies. This now means that the business or individual which contracts a First Aid Training Company is required to carry out due diligence on that Training Provider.

Although the HSE cannot advise you on this, it has published a list of questions that you should be asking of the provider – Selecting a first-aid training provider.

To save time, we have the questions here, along with our answers! Will4Adventure meets these HSE requirements for all of our First Aid training courses. Additionally the HSE now states that if a business requires specialist first aid training they can take an appropriate course such as an Outdoor First Aid course instead of the First Aid at Work course.

Should you still have questions about our accreditation please contact us.

Trainers / Assessors
Do the trainers/assessors have a current FAW certificate? Yes, all our Trainers have current FAW certificates. These are updated every 3 years.
Do the trainers/assessors have an appropriate 

training/assessing qualification?

 Yes, all Trainers have a minimum of a PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the lifelong Learning Sector) qualification. Although many like our Director have full teacher status.
Quality Assurance
Is there a documented quality assurance plan designating an individual to take responsibility for quality assurance, including assessment of the performance of trainers/assessors at least annually? Yes, there is a QA plan. All our trainers are required to be assessed running first aid courses and verified as competent assessors. This is a requirement of both the HSE and Awarding Organisations.
Does the designated person have a current FAW certificate? Yes, William Legon is the designated person and he holds a current FAW Certificate.
Does the designated person have an assessing/verifying qualification? Yes, William Legon holds full teacher status and is also a qualified assessor and is qualified to assess at IQA level.
Is there a documented course evaluation procedure? Yes, all course candidates are asked to provide feedback on evaluation forms towards the end of all courses, directly to ITC and using online review platforms.
Is there a documented complaints procedure? Yes, within the Quality Plan there is a defined complaints procedure.
Teaching currently accepted first-aid practice
Is FAW/EFAW taught in accordance with current guidelines on adult basic life support published by the Resuscitation Council (UK), and for other aspects of first aid, in accordance with current guidelines published by the Voluntary Aid Societies? Yes, the syllabus is taken from the relevant guidelines of UK Resuscitation Council & VAC’s. Candidate numbers are limited to 12 per course unless additional trainers are used.

Candidates of all abilities are welcome and adjustments made where necessary – although at assessment time, all candidates, regardless of ability or disability are required to reach the appropriate standard to pass.
Training syllabus
Does the course content adequately meet the needs of your workplace as indicated by your first-aid needs assessment? The exact contents of the courses are published on the website. Should you require additional topics to be covered this can be arranged in consultation with us, additionally trainers will also discuss specific needs for candidates at the start of every course
For FAW, does the syllabus include the topics in Appendix 1 & does the course include at least 18 contact hours, over 3 days? Yes, See above answer. We meet all the standards laid down by the HSE.
For FAW requalification, does the syllabus include the topics in Appendix 1 & does the course last at least 12 contact hours, over 2 days? Yes, See above answer. We meet all the standards laid down by the HSE.
For EFAW, does the syllabus include the topics listed in Appendix 2 and does the course last 6 contact hours? Yes, See above answer. We meet all the standards laid down by the HSE.
For EFAW requalification, does the syllabus include the topics listed in Appendix 2 and does the course last at least 6 contact hours? Yes, See above answer. We meet all the standards laid down by the HSE.
Certificates
Do the certificates issued to students assessed as competent contain the name of the training organisation, the title of the qualification (eg FAW or EFAW), reference to the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981, the date of issue and confirmation the certificate is valid for three years? Yes

Funding for courses for MoD personnel

Standard Learning Credits (SLC)
Every member of the services is entitled to £175 per year to put towards the cost of personal development courses including outdoor first aid courses. All of our outdoor first aid courses qualify for this funding support for MOD staff members. Our outdoor first aid training courses lead to civilian-recognised qualifications.

Army
Entitled service personnel are eligible to claim 80% of fees, up to a maximum of £175 per year, towards the cost of personal development courses. SLC and IRTC can be used together for resettlement courses in accordance with the DIN.

Talk to:
Single Service Representative (SSR)
Education Centre ETS Officers

Royal Navy
Everyone in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines has the opportunity to study for extra qualifications regardless of their rank. Generous levels of financial support are available for external training, whether directly relevant to the Royal Navy or not, all Naval personnel can claim up to £175 per year, for all kinds of training courses.

Talk to:
Resettlement Information Officer (NRIO)
Education & Resettlement Officer (ERO)
Fleet Education Officer (FEdO)

RAF
The Standard Learning Credit (SLC) Scheme allows personnel to obtain financial assistance for learning costs. You are able to claim 80% of your course fees up to a maximum of £175 per Financial Year.
To qualify for SLC funding, the course of study must lead to a nationally recognised qualification, have substantial developmental value and directly benefit the Service.

Talk to:
Personal Learning Adviser (PLA)

Immediate Temporary Care

Will4Adventure is a provider of Immediate Temporary Care (ITC) outdoor first aid courses. ITC First Ltd is a recognised awarding organisation approved by OfQual and the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA).

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