Rooted In Nature

Outdoor First Aid Course
2025-10-04 09:00 - 2025-10-05 18:00 UTC | Eagle Canoe Club, Norwich, Helford Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6DW, United Kingdom
4th and 5th October 2025
Our Level 3 Outdoor First Aid 2 day/ 16 hour courses are all run in a practical, hands-on manner, using multiple role-play scenarios to give candidates opportunities to practice the application of a variety of First Aid techniques in an outdoor environment.
We will spend some time in the classroom covering theory sessions, and as much time as we possibly can outdoors, applying practical First Aid skills and incident management techniques to a variety of scenarios. You’ll update what you have forgotten and practice doing what you need to do when it all goes wrong.
The Provider are a registered Centre with ITC First who are an Awarding Organisation Regulated by OfQual and SQA Accreditation.
16 hour Outdoor First Aid course covers adults.
The 2 day Outdoor First Aid Course is accepted by the UK Outdoor National Governing Bodies for their instructor awards these include:
Mountain Leader (ML);
Walking Group Leader (WGL);
Single Pitch Award (SPA);
Mountain Bike Leader (MBL);
Mountain Bike Trainer (MBT);
Mountain Bike Instructor (MBI);
Basic Expedition Leader Award (BELA);
Forest School Practitioner (FSA);
And many more.
DURATION:
2 days/ 16 hours combined training and assessment
PRE-REQUISITES:
None required
Our 2 day (16 hour) Level 3 Outdoor First Aid course is suitable for Forest School Leaders, British Canoeing Leaders and Coaches, Mountain Bike Leaders, Ski Instructors, Sailing Instructors and almost all UK-qualified outdoor instructors, Duke of Edinburgh Leaders and Participants and Teachers requiring a 16 hour First Aid certificate.
This course only covers the content of adults. Therefore if you work with children such as a Forest School Practitioner and you already have the Pediatric First Aid this maybe a great top up course.
SESSION TOPICS:
A range of outdoor First Aid related subjects are covered including:

First Aid Equipment
Assessment of the situation
Prioritising treatment
Environmental factors
Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
Bandaging
Moving a casualty
Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
Fractures and spinal injuries
Heart attacks
Choking
Control of bleeding
Head injuries
Eye injuries
Poisoning
Chest injuries
Abdominal injuries
Sprains and strains
Burns and scalds
Asthma
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Heat exhaustion
Bites and stings
Minor injuries

Forest School First Aid with Paediatric Certificate
2025-05-22 09:00 - 2025-05-23 18:00 | Eagle Canoe Club, Norwich, Helford Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6DW, United Kingdom
22nd and 23rd May 2025
This 16 hour, course is ideal for all those who are working with anyone aged 12 months to adult in the outdoors.
The requirements for Forest School first aid can be met by completing an ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid.
The differences between the 2 courses are that the Forest School First Aid is delivered with a contextualised approach to content – all being Forest School. However, we have discovered that most Forest School Practitioners are happy to be on mixed courses with paddling coaches, snowboarding instructors, walking leaders, and other outdoor professionals. Ultimately all the first aid is the same!
DURATION:
2 days/ 16 hours combined training and assessment
PRE-REQUISITES:
None required
DETAILS:
The Awarding Organisation, ITC First, has a well established relationship with Andy Forsyth and ‘Archimedes Training’ who have designed and developed this Forest Schools First Aid course.
The course content and context is totally integrated with the Forest School ethos and rationale. This qualification is a must for all Level 3 Practitioners and those supporting Level 3 Practitioners. This course is also suitable for those leading Outdoor learning sessions in school grounds, country parks, nature reserves and other outdoor learning environments.
Our course takes place in a rural setting with plenty of opportunities to practice first aid scenarios in the outdoors. Assessment is continuous and certification is dependent on successful continuous assessment, there is no final examination. Those who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard are awarded a certificate that is valid for three years. The certificate entitles the candidate to be a First Aider for 3 years from date of issue.
This course also covers the content of the Level 3 Paediatric First Aid 12 hour course and candidates will also receive a certificate for this on successful completion.
SESSION TOPICS:
The 16 hour course consists of 2 units:
Unit 1: Forest School Emergency Action
Unit 2: Forest School Incident Management
On completion of the full 16 hours of training, successful candidates should be able to:

Understand the role and responsibilities of the forest school first aider.
Be able to assess an emergency situation safely.
Be able to provide first aid for a child or adult who is unresponsive and breathing normally.
Be able to monitor the vital signs of an unresponsive casualty.
Be able to provide first aid for a child or adult who is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
Be able to provide first aid for a child or adult who has a foreign body airway obstruction.
Be able to provide first aid to a child or adult with external bleeding.
Understand how to provide first aid to a child or adult who is suffering from shock.
Understand how to provide first aid to a child or adult with Anaphylaxis.
Be able to administer first aid to a child or adult with injuries to bones, joints and muscles.
Be able to provide first aid to a child or adult with head and spinal injuries.
Understand how to administer first aid to a child or adult with conditions affecting the eyes, ears and nose.
Understand how to administer emergency first aid to a child or adult with a chronic medical condition or sudden illness.
Understand how to administer first aid to a child or adult who is experiencing the effects of extreme heat and cold.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with burns or scalds.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has been poisoned.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who has been bitten or stung.
Understand how to administer first aid to an infant and a child with minor injuries.
Understand how gain and use casualty history to help with administering first aid.
Understand how to complete records relating to illnesses, injuries and emergencies.
Be able to provide the above first aid in an outdoor context taking account of, and protecting casualties from, environmental conditions.

Outdoor First Aid Course
2025-03-01 09:00 - 2025-03-02 18:00 | Eagle Canoe Club, Norwich, Helford Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6DW, United Kingdom
1st and 2nd March 2025

Stand Up Paddleboard (Sheltered Water) Coach Training
2024-06-30 | River Bure, Horstead
The two day British Canoeing Stand Up Paddleboard Sheltered Water Training is an ideal award for anyone wanting a formal and regulated qualification coaching SUP in a sheltered water environment, introducing fundamental skills up to 200 metres from the bank and up to force 3 winds.
You will coach paddle-boarders in the sheltered water environment. This will include coaching beginners new to the sport, or paddlers looking to develop their skills as well as tactics.
DURATION:
Run over 2 days the Discipline Specific Training focuses on HOW to coach the WHAT (discipline specific skills) and WHERE you will be coaching. The training explores how to coach technical and tactical skills. The course will help you to plan and deliver safe, enjoyable, progressive coaching sessions and explore specifics to help you coach typical learners in the Sheltered Water Environment on a SUP.
You will also be supported in evolving your personal coaching development plan to enable you to take your learning into practice after the course.
You can look at a Sample Programme here.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Full Home Nation Association Membership
Completed British Canoeing Coach Core training or an existing UKCC Level 2 Coach (or you can APL but you will need to speak to British Canoeing directly- click here)
There are no formal Personal Performance Award or Safety Award requirements, however, to get the best from your course you need to feel comfortable in or on your craft and be able to independently paddle on sheltered water. We recommend that you hold the SUP Sheltered Water Award and experience of paddle-boarding in open water before booking on your training to ensure your have the personal skills required.
COURSE CONTENT:
This 2 day practical course will cover:

Coaching Philosophy
How Learners/Athletes Learn
Stages of Learning
Enabling Learners/Athletes to Learn
Coaching To Develop Learner/Athlete Learning
Coach’s Decision Making
Information Gathering
Creating an Optimum Learning Environment
Structuring Practice Sessions
Games With Aims
Reflective Practice
Planning Coaching Sessions
Roles and Responsibilities
Deployment Matters
Welfare of Learners/Athletes
Equality and Learner/Athlete Needs

See more information here https://paddlesuptraining.com/courses/coach-award/
BRITISH CANOEING REGISTRATION:
There is no need to register for this course, however if you do choose to register you will get access to the Coach Award eLearning and support materials.
WHAT DOES REGISTRATION COST?
Registration costs vary a little dependant on the qualification and where you live, for more information you can read the Registration Guide here.
HOW DO I REGISTER?

You will need to be an On the Water British Canoeing Member – join now British Canoeing Membership (On the Water)
You need to be at least 16 years of age to register
Once you’re a member you access your membership portal and register through the dedicated platform
For more information you can use our Registration Guidance here.

Registration is through your membership portal that can be found here: https://britishcanoeing.azolve.com/Account.mvc/SignIn .
What do I do after the Core Coach Training?
You can proceed to Assessment when you feel ready (and when you have the prerequisites in place), or you can repeat the Core Coach Training if you wish to further develop your understanding of the content. See our Coach Assessment Page for more information.
PRICING:
£200 per person including all necessary equipment
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Coach SUP DST

British Canoeing Paddlesport Coach Assessment
2023-07-28 | River Bure, Horstead
The Paddlesport Coach builds on the foundation coaching skills learnt at Paddlesport Instructor. The award is relevant to potential coaches from all paddlesport disciplines including coaches who may work with competitive and recreational paddlers, it is available as bank- and boat-based options.
DURATION:
1 day Assessment after a period of consolidation
PRE-REQUISITES:
Prior to your Coach Award Assessment you are required to have completed a number of prerequisites.
Specific details (and acceptable alternatives) are provided in the Coach Award Course Guide. Here is a summary of the requirements:

Registration;
Coach Award eLearning;
Coach Award Core Training;
Coach Award Discipline Specific Training;
Relevant Leadership Award for some disciplines.

The following minimum standards of deployment:

In date First Aid Training;
Safeguarding Training;
Full National Association Membership;
Aged 16 or over at the time of assessment (18 for Advanced Water options).

Once all prerequisites are in place you need Delivery Centre approval to proceed to assessment. Further details are available from your Delivery Centre. You MUST take the following paperwork to your assessment:

Completed Assessment Discussion Task (see overleaf for details);
Logbook of experience (see overleaf for details);
Evidence of your Delivery Centre approval for assessment

DETAILS:
Paddlesport Coaches will be able to run independent coaching sessions, and deliver progressive session building on a variety of skills in any type of Kayak or Open Canoe. Paddlesport Coaches can also assess all of the Paddlepower awards, and the 1 Star and 2 Star awards.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
PRICING:
£170 per person including some equipment
COURSE DATES:
No events currently scheduled
