Freelance Outdoor Education, Medical Cover and Safety Training — Delivered with Confidence

Proud to provide freelance medical cover, outdoor education and safety training, including event and remote area medical services, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award assessment and supervision, first aid, health and fire safety training.
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Wayne Oldfield CMgr FCMI, TInSTR, MBCI

Qualified Hill and Moorland Leader, experienced Enhanced First Responder, Instructor, Licensed Search Technician and Advanced SAR Casualty Carer, with a strong background as an outdoor professional leading expeditions in the UK and overseas. Specialising in event and remote area medical cover, outdoor education delivery and assessment, and accredited training in first aid, health and safety, fire safety and mental health first aid.

A member and Course Director of the Association of Advisers for Outdoor Learning and Educational Visits, with a proven ability to operate calmly and decisively under pressure, supporting individuals, teams and organisations to remain safe, resilient and effective in challenging, high-risk environments.

I am a Charted Fellow of the Charted Management Institute and a full member of The Business Continuity Institute.

MTA Qualified Member
138798

Qualified member of the Mountain Training Association.

HPAC Registered
ECA37107

Registered with the Health Practice Associates Council.

Enhanced DBS Check 

Current Enhanced DBS certificate on the DBS Update Service.

Insurance

Professional Indemnity Insurance: £500,000

Public Liability Insurance:£2,000,000

Outdoor Education

I deliver professional outdoor education services with a strong focus on leading, supervising and assessing activities in the UK upland environment. With extensive experience as an outdoor professional and expedition leader, I support young people and organisations to develop competence, confidence and resilience in challenging terrain.
Qualifications and Training

  • Hill and Moorland Leader Award (Qualified)

  • Summer Mountain Leader Award (Training)

  • DofE Expedition Assessor and Supervisor

  • Royal Geographical Society Off-Site Safety Management

  • AAOLEV/OEAP Course Director

Freelance Medical and rescue

Available to provide professional freelance medical and rescue support for events and activities operating in remote, exposed and complex terrain. With extensive experience as an Enhanced First Responder, Licensed Search Technician and SAR Casualty Carer, I specialise in supporting endurance events, expeditions and outdoor events where access, terrain and environmental conditions significantly increase risk.
I hold Technician grade membership with the Institute of Search and Technical Rescue.
Qualifications and Training

  • Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (RQF) - FREC 4 (PHEM Level E)

  • HPAC Registered Emergency Care Assistant

  • ITC Advanced Outdoor First Aid (18-hr)

  • Lowland Rescue: Licenced Search Technician

  • Lowland Rescue: Level 3 Advanced Casualty Carer

  • BCI Incident Response and Crisis Management
Equipment (if required)

  • Unbranded 'greens', SAR clothing and PPE

  • Red SP Parabag Extreme backpack

  • Lifepak 1000 AED (with ECG display)

  • ILS Equipment inc Oxygen

  • Appropriate diagnostic equipment to grade

  • First aid, trauma and splinting equipment

Training Offer

I provide high-quality freelance training, experienced in delivering a range of courses across the outdoors, pre-hospital settings, first aid, health and safety, fire safety and first aid for mental health. With extensive experience working with individuals, teams and organisations, I deliver training that is compliant, practical and relevant to real-world environments.
My approach combines clear instruction with scenario-based learning, ensuring participants not only meet regulatory requirements but also develop the confidence and competence to respond effectively under pressure. Training is tailored to organisational needs and operational contexts, supporting safer workplaces, improved wellbeing and resilient teams.
Teaching Qualifications and Training

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)

  • Nuco Training: Advanced First Aid Instructor

  • Nuco Training: Outdoor First Aid Instructor

  • Nuco Training: Airway Management Instructor

  • Nuco Training: Catastrophic Bleeding Control Instructor

  • Nuco Training: Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis Instructor

  • Nuco: First Aid IQA

  • Nuco Training: First Aid for Mental Health Instructor

  • Nuco Training: Health and Safety Compliance Instructor

  • OEAP Accredited Course Director
Nuco Training / FAA Awards Approved Instructor

First Aid and Medical

  • Outdoor Emergency First Aid Level 3 Award

  • Outdoor First Aid Level 3 Award

  • Emergency First Aid at Work - FAA Level 3 Award

  • First Aid at Work - FAA Level 3 Award

  • First Aid at Work Re-qualification - FAA Level 3

  • Activity First Aid - FAA Level 3 Award

  • Basic Life Support - FAA Level 2

  • BLS & AED for Adults & Children - FAA Level 3

  • BLS & AED for Adults - FAA Level 3

  • BLS & Safe Use of an AED - FAA Level 2 Award

  • Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis - FAA Level 3 Award

  • Oxygen Therapy Administration - FAA Level 3 Award

  • Paediatric Emergency First Aid - FAA Level 3

  • Paediatric First Aid - FAA Level 3

  • Airway Management Training

  • Forestry First Aid (+ F) - FAA Level 3 Award

First Aid for Mental Health

  • First Aid for Mental Health Awareness - FAA Level 1 Award

  • First Aid for Mental Health - FAA Level 2 Award

  • First Aid for Mental Health Supervising - FAA Level 3 Award

  • First Aid for Youth Mental Health - FAA Level 2 Award

Health and Safety

  • Health & Safety in the Workplace - FAA Level 1 Award

  • Health & Safety in the Workplace - FAA Level 2 Award

  • Health & Safety in the Workplace - FAA Level 3 Award

  • Fire Safety Awareness - FAA Level 1 Award

  • Fire Safety - FAA Level 2 Award

  • Manual Handling - FAA Level 2
Qualsafe Awards Approved Instructor

First Aid and Medical

  • Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)

  • Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
Association of Advisers for Outdoor Learning and Educational Visits (OEAP) Course Director

  • Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) Training

  • Visit Leader Training

  • Management of an Off-Site Visit Emergency (MoVE) Training

Testimonials 
https://www.peatrigg.org/
Peat Rigg Outdoor Training Centre
Wayne has freelanced at Peat Rigg for a number of years and has consistently demonstrated the highest standards as an instructor. He brings a supportive, calm, and professional approach to his work, creating a positive learning environment for young people and staff alike. Wayne is particularly effective at building strong, trusting relationships with our visiting schools, and he is highly regarded by both teachers and participants. He is a valued member of our instructional team and a pleasure to work with.
https://alliedmedicalgroup.co.uk/
Allied Medical Group
Wayne has worked with Allied Medical Group on a number of events and has consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism throughout. His flexible approach and willingness to adapt to changing requirements have been particularly valuable in dynamic event environments. Wayne works well as part of a wider team, maintains clear communication, and can be relied upon to deliver to a high standard.
https://www.challenge-firstaid.co.uk/
Challenge First Aid
Wayne has worked with Challenge First Aid as a medic on several of our ultra and endurance events. These roles have often required him to work self-sufficiently in remote environments, which he has managed with confidence and competence. He is consistently well prepared, well presented, and professional at all times. Wayne is reliable, adaptable, and a strong asset to any medical team supporting endurance events.

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Phone

07356 026995