Bringing extensive experience from an arboricultural and military background, our first aid instructor applies their extensive knowledge to our courses, which are designed to be practical, engaging, relevant and focused on providing the skills and knowledge needed to administer first aid. We are proud of our reputation as one of the most highly respected arboriculture/forestry first aid providers in the South West, offering courses across the region and further afield.

Believing that up-to-date industry-specific first aid training is essential for all those working in the land-based sector, we are passionate about giving people the confidence to deal with first aid emergencies on-site, at the roadside or at home.

Our programmes are held outside in a woodland environment near Exeter, UK. Most of them are aimed at those in arboriculture, forestry, landscaping, grounds maintenance or other land-based industries. Topics include catastrophic bleeds, tourniquet use, first-aid kit contents requirements, crush injuries and remote emergency care.

Individual and group bookings are possible for our courses in Devon. We can also deliver courses for your organisation at a suitable location.

Our most popular is the one-day Level 3 emergency first aid at work +F forestry first aid course. A scenario-based day designed for those new to first aid or those refreshing their qualifications, it is delivered by our lead instructor Matt, an experienced arborist and former Royal Marines Commando.

Our first aid courses

Level 3 – Emergency first aid at work +F

The course provides basic Level 3 emergency first aid at work, including “+F” topics such as catastrophic bleeds, crush injuries and extreme heat.

Bespoke industry or job-specific first aid workshops

We offer an aerial-rescue-focused first aid workshop, bespoke industry or job-specific first aid workshops and a two-day course, including additional scenarios to work through.

If you would like further information or would like to discuss your first aid training requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

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Why choose Hi-Line Training?

Industry-recognised qualifications, including felling, climbing, pruning and rigging

Electricity network operator recognised utility arboriculture qualifications

Tailor-made, bespoke courses and workshops

City and Guilds (C&G) NPTC

Fully insured, experienced and qualified instructors

Training at our sites or at your premises

Full thorough LOLER examination service

Other courses available

Ground-based courses

Our ground-based courses are designed not only for arborists and foresters but also for anyone required to use chainsaws and other machinery.

Aerial and climbing-based courses

Our Devon woodlands provide the perfect base for our aerial courses, whether you are an experienced arborist or climbing a tree for the first time.

Utility arboriculture-based courses

Our utility arboriculture courses are aimed predominantly at those working in or looking to work in the utility arboriculture sector.