Outdoor First Aid 16 Hours Level 3

£175.00 inc. VAT

A two-day (16-hour) Outdoor First Aid course for people operating in remote and adventurous environments. Build the confidence and practical skills to manage medical emergencies when professional help may be delayed.

This qualification is recognised by UK governing bodies and suitable for outdoor professionals and serious recreational users.

Benefits

✅ Pro deal – 15% discount through awarding bodies
✅ Gear benefits – discounts on Lifesystems / Montane / Paramo
✅ Aftercare support – we offer to support you and provide an opportunity to review any incidents.
✅ Flexible Payment Options. Spread the cost with Klarna at checkout.
✅ 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee – If you're not completely satisfied, we'll put it right or refund your course fee. See T&Cs.

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Course Overview

This 16-hour Outdoor First Aid (Level 3) course is designed for people who work, lead, or spend time in environments where help from professional rescue may be delayed.

Training is delivered in outdoor settings and focuses on practical casualty care, decision-making under pressure, and adapting treatment with limited resources.

Suitable for outdoor professionals, group leaders, and adventurous individuals who want confidence beyond standard first aid training.

Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve, located just off the M40 in the Chilterns, is famous for its towering anthills. Many of these mounds are over a hundred years old and are home to thousands of yellow meadow ants that help sculpt the unique chalk grassland.

You’ll train through realistic scenarios covering:

  • Management of serious bleeding, fractures, head and spinal injuries
  • Recognition and treatment of hypothermia, heat illness, and common medical conditions
  • CPR and AED use in outdoor and remote contexts
  • Incident management, casualty care, and evacuation planning
  • Working safely as a team in challenging environments

The course meets governing body requirements and aligns with Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) guidance.

Our primary venue is Aston Rowant. Parking, toilet, kitchen with microwave and fridge. Path Hill, has parking, toilets, team making facilities.

  • Oxfordshire – Aston Rowant Nature Reserve, Watlington OX49 5SD
  • Berkshire – Path Hill Outdoor Education Centre Path Hill, Goring Heath, Reading RG8 7RE

On-site delivery is available for schools, outdoor centres, and organisations across the UK.

Included as part of your training package:

  • Level 3 certificate (valid for 3 years)
  • Comprehensive course manual
  • Access to the Invenio community
  • Post-incident support
  • 40% discount off of Montane
  • 15% discount off of Lifesystems
  • 10% discount off of Paramo
  • 15% off Invenio face to face first aid training

If you enjoyed your training and found it valuable, we'd love you to tell others.

Once you've successfully completed your course, you can recommend friends, family or colleagues to Invenio Training. If they book and successfully complete their course, we'll send you a £10 Amazon eGift Card as our way of saying thank you.

Simply ask them to enter your name in the comments box when booking.

Please see our Terms & Conditions for full details.

Is this suitable for outdoor professionals?
Yes. This course meets governing body requirements and is suitable for instructors, leaders, and guides.

How long is the certificate valid?
The Level 3 Outdoor First Aid certificate is valid for three years.

Is this a practical course?
Yes. Training is scenario-based and delivered in outdoor environments wherever possible.

Is the course suitable for forest school leaders?
Yes. Our 16-hour Outdoor First Aid (OFA) course is designed to meet the needs of Forest School practitioners.

Do you offer group bookings?
Yes. On-site delivery and group bookings are available — please get in touch to discuss requirements.

Can I pay in instalments
Yes. We offer Klarna payment options on eligible bookings. Simply choose Klarna at checkout and select the payment plan that suits you.

Customer reviews

based on 2 reviews
  • I have done many first aid courses in my life and this was by the far the most outstanding, enjoyable and easily recountable course I have attended. Bruce has a fantastic delivery, making the complicated simple and has many life experiences and stories that add to the reality of this important skill. Doing the outdoor first aid course in a proper outdoor environment really helps to make the scenarios and training real life experiences. Thank you Bruce, I'll be back. 👍
  • Fun, informative and up to date, with the latest first aid knowledge. A really useful course I recommend to anyone who works or volunteers in the outdoors. The course covers all essential first aid learning but you get to experience this in both in the classroom and in outdoor scenarios.

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