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Flint, Bone and Antler Tools Qualification – Level 3 NCFE CQ ACCREDITED

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The Aim of this course is to teach you how to produce tools that our ancestors would have made.  On this course you will learn how to work with bone to make an adze, drills, needles, harpoon points, combs and much, much more.  You will also have the opportunity to compare the cordage used in pre-history.

You will be taught the ethical sourcing of the materials used in primitive tool production, which bones are ideal for specific tools, how to compile 'bundles' and how to produce compound tools  We will provide you with the raw materials, but it is up to you to put them all together.  Everything you make you can take away with you.   There is an opportunity at the end to test the tools you've made.  All this is put into an archaeological and pre-history context.

This is a hands on course. The instructors will explain and demonstrate but you will get the opportunity to have a go at everything!

  • Course: Primitive Tools Course.
  • Dates: TBA
  • Venue: Devon (Near Exeter - EX11 1LU) and Staffordshire (Near Burton upon Trent - DE13 9RW).
  • Times: 7pm on the Friday - midday on the Sunday.
  • Ages: All ages above 14 years welcome.
  • Certificates: From 1st August 2022, all certification will be in the form of eCertificates.
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DAYS AND TIMES 7pm FRIDAY to SUNDAY 12pm
CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER 07786 436518
SAT NAV POST CODE EX11 1LU
WHAT 3 WORDS ever.beads.shark
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.
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DAYS AND TIMES 7pm FRIDAY to SUNDAY 12pm
CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER 07786 436518
SAT NAV POST CODE DE13 9RW
WHAT 3 WORDS giants.logic.ranch
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.
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Friday's Itinerary

  • 7:00pm Safety Brief
  • 7:30pm Make Camp
  • 8:00pm Safe Cutting Techniques
  • 8.15pm Investigation of primitive tools, terminology, Health and Safety issues and PPE

Saturday's Itinerary

  • 8:30am Collection of materials
  • 10:00am Animal Anatomy and Physiology
  • 11:00am Production of Primitive Tools
  • 1:30pm Production of Primitive Tools
  • 4:00pm Ancient Cordage
  • 6:00pm Compound Tools

Sunday's Itinerary

  • 8:00am Cordage Lashings
  • 9:00am Amendments
  • 11:00am Tool Testing
  • 12:00pm All good things must come to an end.  Course departs.

The itinerary may change depending on the weather, but all subjects will be covered.

 

Please click here for Primitive Tools Learning Outcomes

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Suitable outdoor clothing (see below)
Sleeping bag
Insulated sleeping mat
Knife, fork, spoon, mug, bowl and plate
Water bottle (1 litre mineral water bottle will do)
Head torch with fresh batteries & 1 spare set
Wash kit & towel
Pair of gardening gloves
Whistle
Personal toiletries & medication (to include toilet paper, sunscreen, insect repellent and lip salve)
Antibacterial wipes/soap
Tea or Coffee + whitener
Small first aid kit (plasters, bandages, headache pills etc.)
Spare change of clothing
Camera + Notebook + pen (optional)
Hammock, Tarp or Tent
Stove
Billy Can and Stove
Protective eye defence for flint knapping
Axe (if you have one)
Folding Saw
Sheath knife

 

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 also need to bring food for the weekend (2 x breakfast, 1 x lunch and 2 x evening meals). You can cook over the camp fire, or you can bring your own stove. Hot water is provided as the kettle will be over the fire all through the course.

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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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