Bush Craft - Building Shelters

Bush Craft - Building Shelters

At: Myerscough College, Preston

Fees: £55

Course Length:
1 Day

Times:
10.00am - 4.00pm

Dates Available
Start Sat 16 Apr 2016 ENROL & PAY

As one of the range of courses in the Bush Craft series, the shelters course concentrates on an introduction to the shelters and cover that is typical of bush craft and backwoodsmanship skills.

It will involve the various skills and techniques to confidently building a survival shelter with the minimum of equipment.

The course will cover the basic skills needed to set up and start living comfortably in a makeshift bushcraft camp. Although not direct instruction in ‘survival skills’ some of the things you will cover are appropriate for such a situation.

The programme aims to cover the following areas as the day progresses:

· Health, hygiene and Safety

· Site Selection

· Selection and erecting various sleeping and utility shelters

· Building shelters naturel and improvised - using, tarpaulins, ponchos, bashers, ground sheets and bivis

· Using an axe, knife and saw

Additional information

This is very much an outdoor course and reliant on the weather. It will only be cancelled under extreme circumstances

The course will involve the use of sharp tools, and although we make every endeavour to show you how to use them safely, the damaging of your clothing and minor cuts may be possible. You will be responsible for your own actions.

Candidates are expected to provide suitable outdoor clothing, resources etc. considering when necessary the time of year. Suggestions are:

• Hat, gloves waterproof and windproof jacket
• Wool jumpers or fleeces
• T-shirts
• Combat or work wear trousers (better than denim)
• Good boots or sturdy waterproof boots
• Sun Cream
• Insect repellent

Food is available to purchase on site but it would be a good option to bring a packed lunch and refreshments

How To Apply or Enquire Enrol and pay by phone: Tel: 01995 642255

Enquire online, using the 'Enquire' button at the top of this page

Enquire by email: shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk

Enquire by phone: 01995 642255

Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.