Course details
Fire safety and dealing with burns.
Knife and tool safety.
Natural and synthetic tinder.
Preparation and building a fire.
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.
Map reading basics.
Key symbols and map information.
Orienting & Setting the map.
Use of a compasses.
Attack points.
Route planning
What to expect
Introduction and theory with practical lessons.
Walking using a map and route planning.
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
Food provided day 2 and 3
Small ruck sack
Personal first aid kit.