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Level 1 Bushcraft Qualification NCFE CQ ACCREDITED – Under 18’s only

Level 1 Bushcraft Course NCFE IIQ Accredited
Level 1 Bushcraft Course NCFE IIQ Accredited
Level 1 Bushcraft Course NCFE IIQ Accredited
Level 1 Bushcraft Course NCFE IIQ Accredited

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The Aim of this course is to introduce you to the skills needed to survive and thrive in the wilderness and woodlands.  This is a one night course and is designed for under 18s.  It incorporates the entire Scout's Survival Skills Badge.

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: Level 1 Bushcraft, Survival and Wilderness Living Skills Training Course (CQ10666)
  • Venue: Devon and Staffordshire and other counties.  Please call for advice.
  • Times: To suit customers.  Please call for timing arrangements.
  • Ages: All ages above 8 years welcome but is aimed at people under 16.
  • Certificates: From 1st August 2022, all certifications will be in the form of eCertificates.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS FOR 5 OR MORE PARTICIPANTS.

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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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Course Content

The course will be made up of 8 Units:

  • Ethos of Survival and Bushcraft
  • Safe use of cutting tools
  • Shelter Building
  • Fire Lighting
  • Water Preparation
  • Damper Bread
  • Foraging
  • First Aid and Rescue

The skills and techniques you need to live in the wilderness are expertly demonstrated and explained so that you can master them before leaving the course. You need have no knowledge of survival skills to attend this course. This is learning through experience at its best.  This course is designed for Scout Groups, School Groups and Children's Charities but if you fancy doing the course, please give us a call.  If you have a large group, please contact us for your own weekend.

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

What will you learn on the course: Level 1 Course 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 or similar for shelter building
Whistle
Personal toiletries & medication (to include toilet paper, sunscreen, insect repellent and lip salve)
Antibacterial wipes/soap
Squash or similar to drink
Small first aid kit (plasters, bandages, headache pills etc.)
Spare change of clothing
Camera + Notebook + pen (optional)

PLEASE DO NOT BRING AXES, MACHETES, PARANGS etc. 

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 be fed throughout but you may want to bring snacks. Alcohol is not permitted on this 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

Terms and Conditions

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