Bushcraft Leadership

Woodcraft School offer the first and only accredited course designed specifically for bushcraft instruction in the UK. We have written the qualification together with the NCFE who are the regulating body.

Previously we wrote and delivered a similar course at Plumpton College. We used a large mix of existing outdoor awards at various levels because, until then, no qualification was available specifically for bushcraft instruction. Now this unique instructor program is being run solely by Woodcraft School and has been designed for budding bushcraft instructors or those already in the field wanting a formal qualification to their name. The course is divided into 4 mandatory categories and covers the following subjects in depth:

Outdoor Living Skills - bushcraft skills including fire, water, shelter, equipment and clothing, backcountry cooking techniques, food hygiene (cert), navigation, hygiene.

Natural History - plant identification and use, tracking skills, wild foods, habitat and woodland management, ecology and conservation.

Craft - tool use and selection, tree felling and timber conversion and craft items including barkcraft, cordage, carving and bow making.

Lead and Instruct groups in Nature based Outdoor Learning - instructional & teaching techniques, legislation for outdoor practitioners, codes of practice, risk assessment.

Also included in the course teaching is a 5 day Remote Response First Aid training, Basic Expedition Leaders Award- BEL, and food hygiene certificate.

his program is designed to equip you with the skills needed to instruct Bushcraft/Woodcraft courses and to lead groups in lowland Britain. The program is working towards you achieving a certificate from a national awarding body in both expedition and leadership skills, as well as field study skills.

To get the most out of this course we would expect students to have at least a basic knowledge and understanding of the outdoor environment and outdoor industry. Our Advanced Bushcraft Award level 3 is an ideal entry into this course.

To allow flexibility for the students, the course is taught over a full academic year consisting of 10 x five day blocks which start on Wednesdays and finish on Sundays. We have found this system allows students to attend the course and still remain fully employed.

Progression

The course also focuses on personal and professional development and will help identify specific needs and areas for further study to enable easy access into specific career paths. Past students have progressed to a variety of careers from setting up schools, becoming freelance instructors and finding roles as educational rangers or field studies officers.

If you have any questions or would like more information about this course please feel free to contact us for an informal chat.

Accreditation

This entire qualification has been accredited by the NCFE as a level three qualification. This means that the subjects mentioned above are studied at an advanced level. The process of accreditation is is run by the NCFE who are responsible for the quality assurance and control it in exactly the same format as any other wards they run.

Certification

The qualification is endorsed by the NCFE throughout who are responsible for certification. Successful candidate will receive a Certificate in Bushcraft Leadership Level 3 with both Woodcraft School and the NCFE logo present.

Fees

Please note that this is not a funded course and therefore we are unable to offer student funding that might be available in other colleges. We do have payment options, from regular standing orders to 3 month lump sum payments.

Unfortunately due to increases in registration fees, rent and external contractors we have had to raise the price slightly this year and we apologise if this causes any inconvenience..

Attendance dates –please note these dates are compulsory

9-13th September 2009
7-11th October 2009
11-15th November 2009
2-6th December 2009
6-10th January 2010
3-7th February 2010
3-7th March 2010
31st March- 4th April 2010
5-9th May 2010
9-13th June 2010

Details

Selection is interview based.

Max course size is 16

Once we have processed your enquiry then you will most probably be invited for interview and we have 2 dates available -9th and 16th May 2009.