16 hour first aid course 5th, 7th and 8th of November
November 5 - November 8
When: Thursday 5 November, 7pm to 9.30pm, online via Zoom. Then in-person from 8.30am (for a 9am start) on Saturday 7 November and Sunday 8 November 2026. All elements of the course must be attended.
Where: Newbigging Outdoor Centre, Blairgowrie, PH13 9PU
Cost: £27.50 for Girlguiding Scotland members. The cost includes all meals and accommodation. It does not include any travel, see below for more information.
Contact: ann-marie.macrae@girlguiding-scot.org.uk
Who is it for?
This course is open to all members of Girlguiding Scotland aged 18+.
- It is open to all members of Girlguiding Scotland aged 18+ who need to either:
- Undertake a 16 hour first aid course to be a 1st Response Trainer (anyone already holding a 16 hour qualification does not need to undertake this). This course incorporates the current Girlguiding and Scout 1st Response syllabus. All candidates must have completed the 1st response e-learning module to allow certification at any level to be valid.
- Renew their 16 hour first aid qualification to validate their walking qualification.
- Gain a new 16 hour first aid certificate to support their walking qualification, having passed the assessment. If you need the 16 our first aid prior to taking MTUK assessment, please get in touch.
This course fulfils the first aid requirements of the Girlguiding Walking Scheme Levels 2 and 3, and the Mountain Training qualifications used for Girlguiding purposes.