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]

Originally Posted by 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

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

Originally Posted by John Parish

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