First Aid Training for the Pony Club
It is the responsibility of all Pony Club Branches & Centres to ensure adequate First Aid Cover at all events and activities. Our Regulated First Aid Courses have been adapted to ensure that the unique activities undertaken by the Pony Club are fully catered for.
How we tailor your First Aid Training to PCUK Standards
Child Adaptations
There are many occasions where children are treated differently from adults. We make several paediatric adaptations in our courses to account for the differences in CPR, Treatment, Consent, Monitoring & Communication. Standard EFAW & FAW courses do not cover children.
Concussion
PCUK understandably has very strict and specific regulations regarding the management of those with concussion. We have worked these protocols into our courses and provide additional training over & above that of a standard first aid course.
PCUK Policy
Equine Hazards
We ensure that your first aiders are fully aware of PCUK Policy & Procedure. We closely follow any changes made by the Pony Club and ensure that these are delivered in training.
Equine Hazards
Equine Hazards
Equine hazards and practicalities are very different to regular workplace. Our courses are tailored to cover the additional risks around horses and how they can be effectively managed.
Valid in the workplace
Don't worry! Our qualifications are still valid for your staff and volunteers to take to their workplace. Our courses are Ofqual Regulated and therefore should be accepted by their workplace.
Our Pony Club Clients!
Pony Club 'Trained First Aider' (EFAW) - 1 Day
Course Details
Our 1-day Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) Qualification, enables the holder to act in the role of a Pony Club 'Trained First Aider'. This is the basic qualification required as a minimum for most Pony Club Activities, including:
- All Rallies (inc Cross Country)
- Fun/Sponsored Rides(inc Jumping)
- Mounted Games (inc Practices & Rallies, Zones & National Finals)
- Polo (Practices & Rallies, Competitions & Championships)
- Polocrosse (Practices, Rallies & Training Days, Tournaments & Championships)
- Pony Racing (Rallies)
- Dressage (Practices & All Competitions, Regional & National Championships)
- Showjumping (Practice, Branch Events, Area Competitions & Regional Championships)
- Cross Country (Practice & Branch Events (up to 50))
- Tetrathlon (Run & Shoot)
- Endurance
- Camps
Features of our adapted EFAW for PCUK activities:
- No previous experience required
- HSE & PCUK Compliant
- Certificate valid for 3 years
- Taught by experienced trainers (RQF Registered)
- Interactive & engaging delivery techniques
- Adapted for PCUK Activities
All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.
Duration
6 hours
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:-
- Responsibilities and reporting
- Assessment of the situation (in an equine environment)
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Basic hygiene in First Aid
- Resuscitation and AED awareness (including children & adults)
- Anatomy
- Minor injuries
- Bleeding control
- Burns
- Choking
- Epilepsy
- Shock
- Head Injuries (with PCUK adaptations)
Assessment
Continual assessment is used, supported by our experienced trainers.
Numbers
12 learners per trainer (multiple trainers available).
Pony Club 'Qualified First Aider' (FAW) - 3 Day
Course Details
Our 3-day First Aid at Work (FAW) Qualification, enables the holder to act in the role of a Pony Club 'Qualified First Aider'. This qualification is required for for Specific Pony Club Activities, including:
- Mounted Games (Branch Events & Area Competitions)
- Show Jumping (Branch Event with Open class equivalent to PC 100 (Intermediate) or greater, Area Competitions (less than 175) & Regional Championships)
- Cross Country (Branch Events)
This qualification is also suitable for activities where a 'trained first aider' is required or for those who want additional skills to be able to help in the event of an incident, over & above that which the EFAW provides.
Features of our adapted FAW for PCUK activities:
- No previous experience required
- HSE & PCUK Compliant
- Certificate valid for 3 years
- Taught by experienced trainers (RQF Registered)
- Interactive & engaging delivery techniques
- Adapted for PCUK Activities
All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.
Duration
18 hours (usually over 3 days)
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:-
- Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Fractures and spinal injuries
- Control of bleeding
- Poisoning
- Burns
- Epilepsy
- Resuscitation and AED awareness (for Children & Adults)
- Bandaging
- Heart attacks
- Head injuries (with PCUK adaptations)
- Chest injuries
- Asthma
- Stroke
- Assessment of the situation (in an equine environment)
- Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
- Choking
- Eye injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Diabetes
Assessment
Continual assessment is used, combined with a number of observed practical activities and a short theoretical assessment, supported by our experienced trainers.
Numbers
12 learners per trainer (multiple trainers available)
Pony Club 'Qualified First Aider' Requalification (RFAW) - 2
Course Details
Our 2 Day Course is for those with a valid FAW certificate which is due to expire or has just expired, this course provides the opportunity to re-qualify in a shorter time frame.
Features of our adapted RFAW for PCUK activities:
- HSE & PCUK Compliant
- Certificate valid for 3 years
- Taught by experienced trainers (RQF Registered)
- Interactive & engaging delivery techniques
- Adapted for PCUK Activities
All learners will have the skills and knowledge to provide the organisation with First Aider’s that can provide treatment to their casualties in a prompt, safe and effective manner.
Duration
12 hours (usually over 2 days)
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:-
- Legalities, responsibilities and reporting
- Dealing with an unresponsive casualty
- Fractures and spinal injuries
- Control of bleeding
- Poisoning
- Burns
- Epilepsy
- Resuscitation and AED awareness (for children & adults)
- Bandaging
- Heart attacks
- Head injuries (with PCUK adaptations)
- Chest injuries
- Asthma
- Stroke
- Assessment of the situation (in an equine environment)
- Shock (including Anaphylaxis)
- Choking
- Eye injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Diabetes
Assessment
Continual assessment is used, combined with a number of observed practical activities and a short theoretical assessment, supported by our experienced trainers.
Numbers
12 learners per trainer (multiple trainers available)
Pony Club First Aid Annual Refresher - Half Day
Course Details
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) strongly recommend that first aiders undertake annual refresher training throughout the three years that their Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work qualifications are valid.
The three hour annual refresher course has been designed to meet that requirement and will help first aiders to maintain their skills and knowledge whilst also keeping up to date with any changes to protocols.
Features of our adapted RFAW for PCUK activities:
- HSE & PCUK Compliant
- Experienced Trainers (with RQF Qualifications)
- Certificate valid for 3 years
- Interactive & engaging delivery techniques
- Adapted for PCUK Activities
Duration
3 hours (Half Day)
Syllabus
A range of subjects are covered including:-
- Responsibilities of the First Aider
- Primary Survey
- Secondary Assessment
- Principles of Resuscitation (for children & adults)
- Wounds and Bleeding
Assessment
Continual assessment is used, supported by our experienced trainers.
Numbers
16 learners per trainer (multiple trainers available)