Bushcraft & Survival course

We aim to cover the following:

- A range of ignition sources
- A range of natural tinder
- Build and light a fire
- Maintain and dismantle fire
- A range of suitable woods
- Preparation of tinder bundle
- Component parts of the bow drill set
- Create flame using bow drill ignite kindling - Dangers of folding knive
- Correct passing of knifes
- Use of knife and baton for splitting and cross cutting
- Safe cutting practical e.g. pointing, producing a feather stick
- Recognise sources of water
- Recognise water indicators
- Dig an Indian well
- Filter water
- Purify water - The need for shelter
- Correct sighting of shelter
- Show regard to safety issues
- Construct a simply one or two man debris shelter.
- Clear away shelter leaving no trace