Intermediate Bushcraft Award NCFE Level 2 - 60 guided learning hours

Dates Group size cost
From Sept 2011 up to 10 £445 per day plus VAT
total 9 days in blocks or days from 9.30am-4pm
 

Target group
This course has been designed specifically for the 14+ age group and although would be of benefit to any youngster, it is specifically suitable for young people who favour a more hands on approach to learning or those who do not respond well in an academic environment. We envisage it to be of use to centres preparing for the launch of the new 14-19 diplomas set to come on line over the next few months and years. This programme would also be ideal for scouts, Duke of Edinburgh's Award and After School clubs all of which we deliver to.

Content
The course is divided into 3 mandatory categories and covers the following subjects in depth:

Outdoor Living Skills - bushcraft skills including fire, water, shelter and equipment.

Natural History - plant identification and use, identification of tracks and signs.

Craft - tool use and selection,  craft items including cordage, carving and camp crafts.

As part of the course we ensure that students learn the all important safety skills, personal awareness and we try to foster self sufficiency. All subjects are taught at a manageable level. We would also like to give the group the opportunity of a 'camp-out' for one night at the end of the course. This is optional as is not included in part of the qualification but it is something we think is important, firstly as a conclusion to what they have been taught and secondly as an experience to remember.

Accreditation
This entire qualification has been accredited by the NCFE as a Level 2 qualification. The process of assesment and accreditation is run by the NCFE who are responsible for the quality assurance and control exactly as they would be with any other award they run.

Certification
The qualification is endorsed throughout by the NCFE who are responsible for certification. Successful candidates will recive a Certificate in Intermediate Bushcraft Level 2 with both Woodcraft School and the NCFE logo present.

 
© 2004 - 2011 Woodcraft School Ltd. All rights reserved.
Tel: +44 (0)1730 816299
Want to licence this award?... see more

 

We have been working with youth groups for some time with great success and have designed this programme to give these students the chance to achieve a formal qualification in the subject. The programme is designed to take students with little or no experience and equip them with the most fundamental and useful of bushcraft skills. At the same time, this course will promote self confidence, life skills and creates a work structure and ethos as well as fostering an appreciation of the natural world.The skills are assessed and a small portfolio of suporting evidence demonstrating knowledge is produced.This can take the form of written work or be a record of verbal examination.

The course can be run in many formats ranging from blocks to successive days to suit your requirements.

Progression 
Successful candidates could progress onto a higher qualification such as our Advanced Bushcraft Award NCFE Level 3 or eventually our Instructor Programme.

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

Fees
Please note that we are unable to offer student funding. However, it is likely that funding will be available from other sources in the future and we are always happy to discuss various options with you.

Group sizes and instructors have a close ratio of 1:5 and we will ask for school staff to be present depending on numbers and gender. Cost includes hot drinks available all day, all materials and Registration with the NCFE.

Students are asked to bring a packed lunch initially. We often cook lunch over the fire and demonstrate methods and recipes easy for students to participate in. We encourage them to bring their own lunch and cook with us as part of the course.

Details

Tutors: Phil Brown, Nick McMillen, Nick Ward
Our Terms and Conditions [adobe document]
And our Booking Form [adobe document]

 
 
Bushcraft home
Read about our team of bushcraft and nature awareness experts at Woodcraft School
Bushcraft and nature awareness courses to introduce you to the most important wilderness skills including wild foods, bow making, animal tracking and green woodworking
News about our growing portfolio of bushcraft and nature courses and where to get your survival kit
News about our growing portfolio of bushcraft and nature courses and where to get your survival kit
Some of the many questions our customers ask us about our bushcraft and nature courses
Articles written throughout the seasons about bushcraft and the natural world
Links to bushcraft, nature and teaching resources