The NCFE has approved Survival School as a centre to run the Bushcraft, Survival and Wilderness Living Skills course, which has been accredited as Level 2. This course is a two weekend course run in either Devon or Staffordshire.

The first weekend, which is our Weekend Bushcraft and Survival Course, will teach you all you need to know and the second weekend is your assessment weekend. We would suggest a period of consolidation in between.

Venue: (Near Exeter - EX11 1LU) and Staffordshire (Near Burton upon Trent - DE13 9RW)

Course Dates and Availability

03/04/20 - 05/04/20 - Devon
17/04/20 - 19/04/20 - Staffordshire
07/08/20 - 09/08/20 - Devon
14/08/20 - 16/08/20 - Staffordshire
16/10/20 - 18/10/20 - Devon
23/10/20 - 25/10/20 - Staffordshire

Course: Level 2 Bushcraft, Survival and Wilderness Living Skills Assessment. Accredited by the NCFE
Venue: Devon (Near Exeter - EX11 1LU) and Staffordshire (Near Burton upon Trent - DE13 9RS)
Times: 7pm on the Friday - midday on the Sunday
Ages: All ages above 14 years welcome. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

DAYS AND TIMES	7pm FRIDAY to SUNDAY 12pm
CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER	07786 436518
SAT NAV POST CODE	EX11 1LU

DIRECTIONS FROM EXETER

From Exeter, take junction 29 on the M5 and head towards Honiton on the A30. About 8 miles from Junction 29 you will see a brown road sign showing the turning for Escot. Turn left off the dual carriage way, turn right off the slip road, turn right after you pass under the dual carriage way, take the second turning on the left following signs for Fairmile (do not go back onto the dual carriage way). Turn right opposite the Fairmile Inn. Drive into Escot (between the stone pillars) and then take the left hand fork to the restaurant car park.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE EAST

Follow the A303 to the A30. Drive past Honiton. When you leave the built up area of Honiton, take the first slip road off the A30. Escot is marked on a brown road sign. Turn left at the end of the slip road. Keep going until you drive past a Memorial. Take the next left following signs for Fairmile (do not go back onto the dual carriage way). Turn right opposite the Fairmile Inn. Drive into Escot (between the stone pillars) and then take the left hand fork to the restaurant car park.

DAYS AND TIMES	7pm FRIDAY to SUNDAY 12pm
CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER	07786 436518
SAT NAV POST CODE	DE13 9RW

DIRECTIONS FROM THE SOUTH

M42 - J9 - A446 - A 38 - Burton-on-Trent / Branston Junction. First left off island towards Tatenhill. Straight over cross roads in Tatenhill, to Rangemore village. We will meet outside the Church in Rangemore.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE NORTH EAST

M1 to J24A. A50 to A38. South to Burton-on- Trent / Branston Junction. Third exit off island towards Tatenhill. Straight over cross roads in Tatenhill, to Rangemore village. We will meet outside the Church in Rangemore.

DIRECTION FROM THE NORTH WEST

M6 to J15 A500/A50 towards Uttoxeter / Derby. Turn onto the A515 at Sudbury heading for Lichfield. Come through Draycott-in-the-Clay, up the hill and take the second left at the six-lane junction onto the B5017. Follow this road towards Burton-on-Trent until you come to a traffic island with a Shell garage. Turn right towards Rangemore with the New Inn car park on your left. Take the next left and we will meet outside the Church in Rangemore.

The syllabus:

Cutting Tool Safety
Game Preparation (mammal, fish and fowl)
Damper Bread
Cutting Techniques
Shelter Building
Fire Lighting (including friction fire lighting)
Traps and Snares
Water Preparation
Natural Cordage
Knife Sharpening
Knife Law
Foraging (edible, medicinal and poisonous plants, tree identification and tree uses)
Natural Navigation

The course will be assessed by Survival School Instructors and verified by Jonny Crockett. When you book you should click on the two links below. The Learning Outcomes will give you a list of what you will be assessed on and the Student Handbook is a useful reference to any other information you may need.

What you will learn on the course: Level 2 Learning Outcomes

Please click here for the SURVIVAL SCHOOL STUDENTS HANDBOOK

For more details, please contact us on Tel: 01453 752220

Suitable outdoor clothing (see below)

Sleeping bag

Insulated sleeping mat

Sheath Knife and Folding Saw

Tent, Tarp or Hammock

Food to last for the duration of the assessment

Folding Camp Chair

Knife, fork, spoon, mug, bowl and plate

Water bottle (1 litre mineral water bottle will do)

Head torch with fresh batteries and spare set

Wash kit & towel

Whistle

Personal toiletries & medication (to include toilet paper, sunscreen, insect repellent and lip salve)

Tea or Coffee + whitener

Small first aid kit (plasters, bandages, headache pills etc.)

Antibacterial wipes/soap

Spare change of clothing

PLEASE DO NOT BRING AXES, MACHETES, PARANGS etc. You will be asked to leave them in your car.

Outdoor clothing
Outdoor clothing should be tough and comfortable. Wearing several thin layers is better than a few thick layers. A waterproof jacket and several sweatshirts underneath are sufficient. Jeans should not be worn, as they are slow to dry, clinging and cold. Natural colours or camouflage will give you a better chance of spotting wildlife. Walking boots are ideal, but wellies in wet weather and trainers in dry weather will suffice.

Please pack your torch, antibacterial wipes/soap and insect repellent at the top of your bag.

Food
You will NOT be fed during the assessment. Alcohol is not permitted on this course.

Instructions

You will not be posted any instructions. Everything you need to attend the course is on this webpage and on the email that you will receive. If you require anything further, please do not hesitate to get in touch and we'll be glad to assist.

Feedback and Complaints

Any feedback from you course is always welcome. If you have a complaint it should first be raised with the instructor running the course. If you are still not happy, please contact us in writing at the address above. We will always strive to amend our courses for the best experience for all concerned.

Certificates

If your certificate does not arrive with in 20 working days it is the responsibility of the learner to alert Survival School via email (info@survivalschool.co.uk). Certificates that are not handed out on the final day of the course are posted requiring a signature. A claim can only be made against Royal Mail with in 60 days of postage. Any replacement certificate will be charged at £35.

Insurance

Our public liability insurance is with Zenith Insurance and the policy number is UK CCC 3002818.

Post Course Reading List

For a list of suggested reading material please click here: Recommended Reading

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