Course details
Fire safety and dealing with burns.
Fire triangle and what a fire needs.
Knife and tool safety.
Wood processing and collection.
Natural and synthetic tinder.
Making feather sticks.
Preparation and building a fire.
Alternative ways of starting a fire.
Making ground pegs.
Introduction cord and tying materials.
Assessing the ground and any potential risks.
Different shelter types
The use of natural and man made shelter materials.
Building your own shelter.
finding safe water
Filtering and purifying water.
What to expect
Filtering and purifying water.to expect
Introduction and theory with practical lessons.
Use of knives and cutting tools.
Walking and collecting shelter materials.
Be prepared to walk in all weather.
collecting materials for building a fire.
Use of fire starting materials.
Preparing in food
Cooking food on the open fire
What will you need to bring
Waterproof Jacket & Trousers.
Suitable Footwear.
Note pad and pen/pencil.
Drinking Cup/Mug and a Water Bottle.
Head torch
Packed lunch and snacks
Personal first aid kit.