EFRI Trainer course sept 2008... advice?

[John Parish]

Thinking seriously about EFRI Trainer course in bristol in sept 2008.

any one done the course? any tips, advice much appreciated.

jp

[SeaStar]

I did the course in January, I was very nervous with memories of my IDC... but it was nothing like it. Very relaxed, no pressure, aim was to help you build your coaching skills. I think it's worth having FAW as I think you can then apply for FAW IT at the time.

[John Parish]

thanks seastar

i'd happily do the faw bit, like you say probably worth having.

do you do that at the same time? extra cost?

jp

[SeaStar]

I may be wrong... but I think if you already have a current 4 day first aid at work, then when you do the IT they will certify you at the same time - nothing extra is required. JamesW (on YD) was on the course and had his - he'd probably be able to confirm better than me.

[sas steve]

You will need to have the full FAW 4 day course certification prior to attending the FAW IT course.

This can be a course done by any FAW approved provider and doesn't need to be EFR.

Steve

[JamesW]

Hi I was on the same EFR IT course as Seastar.
It was a lot easier than I thought. Because I allready had my EFR FAW Instructor I just paid for the EFR FAW IT upgrade £69 ish I think.
The EFR courses are good apart from the one person log roll in the primary care part. Don't know what others think?
The course is well worth doing.

[teddybeardiver]

I am thinking of doing this as well.

I am already a FAW instructor, so being an EFR and FAW IT would be good.

[SeaStar]

Having FAW Instructor will be worth it once the new guidelines come in next year. 4 day course is becoming 3 day, and a new 1 day course EFAW being introduced. It's likely both will be valid for 3 years - but an annual refresher will also be required.

More info here:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/revie...dproviders.pdf

Workplace first aid changes

[JamesW]

Having FAW Instructor will be worth it once the new guidelines come in next year. 4 day course is becoming 3 day, and a new 1 day course EFAW being introduced. It's likely both will be valid for 3 years - but an annual refresher will also be required.

More info here:

http://www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/revie...dproviders.pdf

Workplace first aid changes

And you only need 1 assessor if you only have 6 students.
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[mjgreen]

Thinking seriously about EFRI Trainer course in bristol in sept 2008.

any one done the course? any tips, advice much appreciated.

jp

Did you have an EFRIT in mind? I was looking at one in Glous, but too expensive for just me (and I live in London so travel too), so if not give me a shout - maybe we can get a deal for both of us