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Outdoor Pursuits 16 Hour First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) Course in Woodbridge, Suffolk on 05 Mar 2026

Course Information

Course: Outdoor Pursuits 16 Hour First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) Course (show details)
Location: Woodbridge, Suffolk
Date:
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Special Online Price: £145.00 + VAT
Details:

The Outdoor Pursuits 16 Hour First Aid course is aligned with the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) Statement of Good Practice on Outdoor First Aid at Band 3. It is taught outside under a parachute in the grounds of Sutton Hoo, Suffolk. The instructor has over 20 years real life experience of leading world expeditions and search and rescue management, bringing knowledge and advice that won’t be found elsewhere. The contents of this course will cover primary and secondary care and are adapted to the outdoor world where the emergency services may be harder to access. Ideal for Duke of Edinburgh supervisors, Ecologists, outdoor instructors, search and rescue personnel, expedition leaders, water sport instructors, mountain climbers, Scout/Guide group leaders. Comfortable clothing must be worn as this is an interactive course. Please bring your own lunch and plenty of water. An internet capable device will be required for the final assessment. All our first aid courses fully meet the UK and European Resuscitation Council Guidelines 2021 as per the HSE requirements. The content of this and all our courses has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines and come with a Certified CPD Statement as well as a ProTrainings Certificate and for online courses an Evidence Based Learning statement. TESTIMONIAL: “I defy anyone to find a better outdoor first aid course instructor than Dave Coyle. Straight to the point, hands on from the minute you arrive, highly informative and taught in an outdoor environment. Some fantastic tips that you won’t find in the usual first aid manuals but are highly practical and help you to actually remember things.” – Andrew

10 seats available

DAC Education

Email David Coyle
Centre #19656

Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3DJ

Contact Person: David Coyle
Phone: 01728 554225

Ratings and Reviews for DAC Education (1036 ratings)

  • 4.773202341137123/5 Stars
Overall Rating

  • 4.786231884057971/5 Stars
Effectiveness of the Instructor

  • 4.752717391304348/5 Stars
Quality of Teaching Methods

  • 4.779166666666667/5 Stars
Organisation of the Course

Brilliant teaching style, especially how you related the material to real-life situations. It made the course much easier to understand and apply.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025 for FAQ Level 3 Award for First Responders on Scene: Emergency First Responder (RQF) FROS® course.
David delivered manual handling training clearly and concisely and made it as interesting as possible.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025 for Safe Moving and Handling Level 2 (VTQ) course.
David was amazing, the knowledge passed from the course was incredible and David having real life experience made the course easy to understand.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025 for First Aid at Work 18 Hour Level 3 (VTQ) - FAW course.
Great enthusiasm. Excellent on how he brings the course across
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025 for First Aid at Work 18 Hour Level 3 (VTQ) - FAW course.
Wicked experience more people need to be trained by him
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025 for First Aid at Work 18 Hour Level 3 (VTQ) - FAW course.
Great instructor. Made the course fun but very informative. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025 for First Aid at Work 18 Hour Level 3 (VTQ) - FAW course.
Dave is a credible instructor who makes the learning of First Aid enjoyable while informative
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025 for Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) High Risk (EFAW) course.
Absolutely fantastic Instructor.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025 for TQUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) - Classroom Blended Part 2 course.
I really enjoyed my course today and have learned a lot.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025 for TQUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) - Classroom Blended Part 2 course.
Thank you for a fantastic course, 100% would recommend.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025 for TQUK Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid (RQF) - Classroom Blended Part 2 course.
No complaints, fantastic delivery and feel very confident now.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025 for EFAW for Forestry Level 3 (VTQ) course.
Amazing instructor, incredibly knowledgeable and made the course fun
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025 for EFAW for Forestry Level 3 (VTQ) course.
The best of many first aid courses I've attended over many years.
Reviewed on 09 Oct 2025 for Outdoor Pursuits 8 Hour First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) course.
A brilliant interactive couple of courses! Dave answered questions and allowed talking about our work environment.
Reviewed on 03 Oct 2025 for Working at Height Awareness Level 1 (VTQ) course.
Really good , learnt a lot in a small amount of time . Also he made the process enjoyable
Reviewed on 30 Sep 2025 for Emergency First Aid at Work 6 Hour Level 3 (VTQ) - EFAW course.
Great course and learnt so much !
Reviewed on 26 Sep 2025 for Outdoor Pursuits 16 Hour First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) course.
A high quality OFA course, delivered outside, loads of practical tasks and Dave is a brilliant instructor with lots of relevant personal experience. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 26 Sep 2025 for Outdoor Pursuits 16 Hour First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) course.
Dave was thorough, very experienced in real life situations and paced the course and content brilliantly. Really enjoyed the course.
Reviewed on 26 Sep 2025 for Outdoor Pursuits 16 Hour First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) course.
Dave is an excellent instructor with a wealth of real world experience which makes this course unlike any first aid course I’ve ever done.
Reviewed on 26 Sep 2025 for Outdoor Pursuits 16 Hour First Aid Level 3 (VTQ) course.
Good
Reviewed on 05 Sep 2025 for Lone Worker Seriously Injured Level 3 (VTQ) course.
Alex was great, we all had a laugh and learned a lot
Reviewed on 05 Sep 2025 for EFAW for Forestry Level 3 (VTQ) course.
Really engaging and knowledgeable
Reviewed on 05 Sep 2025 for Lone Worker Seriously Injured Level 3 (VTQ) course.
Course delivered in an engaging and informative way.
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025 for Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) High Risk (EFAW) course.
Great day and great instructor best first aid course I’ve done.
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025 for Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) High Risk (EFAW) course.
Excellent teacher. Packs a lot in and keeps you focused. Very happy
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025 for Emergency First Aid at Work Level 3 (VTQ) High Risk (EFAW) course.