Bushcraft is an established and growing sector of the outdoor industry with increasing numbers of outdoor practitioners now including bushcraft elements in their day-to-day activities. We offer the following Bushcraft courses:
Advanced Bushcraft Training Days £90
The Overview for the Advanced Bushcraft Training Days includes the following:
Interested in advancing your bushcraft knowledge and skills? Join us on our Advanced Bushcraft Training Days. Consists of a high-quality training course, consolidated experience, assessment of
bushcraft competence and lots of practical development. These training days meets the training requirements for the IOL Bushcraft Competency Diploma.
Our 2025 training days and the modules that will be covered are below:
July 28th –
- Fire use & management
- Establishing fires and leaving no trace
- Bow Drill
- Campfire Cooking
July 29th –
- Water sourcing, filtering & purification
- Debris Shelter Construction and bedding
- Pitching tarp shelters, knots and lashings
August 23rd –
- Tree identification and uses
- Plant identification
- Cordage from natural materials
- Natural Navigation
August 24th –
- Safe use of edged tools and knife law
- Safe use of axes
- Carving and tool maintenance
- Making natural containers
September 10th –
- Animal Tracking and awareness
- Trapping, snaring and fishing
- Game preparation
September 11th –
- Fire use & management
- Establishing fires and leaving no trace
- Bow Drill
- Campfire Cooking
Who is this course for?
Anyone looking to further advance their Bushcraft training, knowledge and skillset.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites if to attend the Advanced Bushcraft Training Day. However if attendees want to count this towards the IOL Bushcraft Competency Diploma they must have completed the Bushcraft Competency Certificate prior to attending.
Accommodation
If you plan to camp in the woodland, overnight during your course, then you will need to bring all of your associated camping equipment yourself. Such as; tent/shelter/tarp/hammock etc, sleeping gear, cooking kit, eating kit & utensils, food, wash-kit, toiletries, towel, spare clothing etc. If you do wish to camp then please let us know via email beforehand. Drinking water is provided onsite for you to use. Please be advised that this is a private woodland-camping location but there are no toilets and showering/washing facilities, it is a wild-camping site and all waste MUST be removed from the site. Or you can stay at Dalraddy Caravan Site or at Aviemore.
Registering this course for the IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate? Attendees who want to use this course for their IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate must register with us at info@backcountrysurvival.co.uk and pay an add on fee of £35. IOL Bushcraft Courses – Backcountry Survival Ltd
What do you do once you complete the course?
Assessment for the Bushcraft Competency Diploma (BCD) requires a completed Bushcraft Competency Logbook demonstrating a further 120 quality hours of consolidated bushcraft experience since completing your Bushcraft Competency Certificate. Supporting evidence should include a mix of guided learning, self-learning, reflective practice, instructing/teaching, mentoring, etc. On completion of this, a 2 day assessment course is to be completed.
The Itinerary for the Advanced Bushcraft Training Days includes the following:
At Backcountry Survival we are delivering these over a series of IOL Bushcraft Competency Diploma Days:
July 28th –
- Fire use & management
- Establishing fires and leaving no trace
- Bow Drill
- Campfire Cooking
July 29th –
- Water sourcing, filtering & purification
- Debris Shelter Construction and bedding
- Pitching tarp shelters, knots and lashings
August 23rd –
- Tree identification and uses
- Plant identification
- Cordage from natural materials
- Natural Navigation
August 24th –
- Safe use of edged tools and knife law
- Safe use of axes
- Carving and tool maintenance
- Making natural containers
September 10th –
- Animal Tracking and awareness
- Trapping, snaring and fishing
- Game preparation
September 11th –
- Fire use & management
- Establishing fires and leaving no trace
- Bow Drill
- Campfire Cooking
These training days meet the teaching requirements for the IOL Bushcraft Diploma Course. You must complete the following modules:
- Safe use of edged tools and knife law
- Establishing fires and leaving no trace
- Bow Drill
- Water sourcing, filtering and purification
- Debris shelter construction and bedding
- Tree identification and uses
- Natural navigation
- Cordage from natural materials
- Fire use and management
- Pitching tarp shelters, knots and lashings
- Safe use of axes
- Animal tracking and awareness
- Campfire cooking
- Plant identification
Optional units – 2 of these will be covered:
- Carving and tool maintenance
- Game preparation
- Making natural containers
- Trapping, snaring and fishing
| Date | Time | Spaces | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00 | 12 | £90 | Book Now |
| 29 July 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00 | 12 | £90 | Book Now |
| 23 August 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00 | 12 | £90 | Book Now |
| 24 August 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00 | 12 | £90 | Book Now |
| 10 September 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00 | 12 | £90 | Book Now |
| 11 September 2025 | 09:30 - 17:00 | 12 | £90 | Book Now |
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Joining Instructions
Kit List2 Day Introductory Bushcraft Course £180
The Overview for the 2 Day Introductory Bushcraft Course includes the following:
A 2 Day Bushcraft Course covering bushcraft skills and knowledge suitable for bushcraft enthusiasts wanting to develop their skills. This course also meets the training requirements for the IOL 2 Day Bushcraft Competency Award.
Covers five bushcraft subjects
- Pitching tarp shelters, knots and lashings
- Campfire cooking
- Safe use of edged tools and knife law
- Establishing fires and leaving no trace
- Water sourcing, filtering and purification
Who is the course aimed for?
Anyone interested in learning or developing their Bushcraft skills.
Accommodation
If you plan to camp in the woodland, overnight during your course, then you will need to bring all of your associated camping equipment yourself. Such as; tent/shelter/tarp/hammock etc, sleeping gear, cooking kit, eating kit & utensils, food, wash-kit, toiletries, towel, spare clothing etc. If you do wish to camp then please let us know via email beforehand. Drinking water is provided onsite for you to use. Please be advised that this is a private woodland-camping location but there are no toilets and showering/washing facilities, it is a wild-camping site and all waste MUST be removed from the site. Or you can stay at Dalraddy Caravan Site or at Aviemore.
What can you do after completing the award? You can progress onto our 3 or 5 Day Bushcraft Course, any of our Survival Courses or our Woodland Skills Leader Course.
Registering this course for the IOL Bushcraft Competency Award? Attendees who want to use this course for their IOL Bushcraft Competency Award must register with us at info@backcountrysurvival.co.uk and pay an add on fee of £35. IOL Bushcraft Courses – Backcountry Survival Ltd
The Itinerary for the 2 Day Introductory Bushcraft Course includes the following:
This 2 Day course will cover the following and will have to demonstrate knowledge, skills and behaviour in them:
Edged Tools – Knife and Saws
- The current UK Knife Law
- Explain and demonstrate the key dangers and safety considerations of the use of a blade.
- Demonstrate safe/competent usage of a fixed blade
- Demonstrate the safe/competent use of a bow and folding saw.
Fire
- Demonstrate at least three ignition sources from the following list and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each method demonstrated.
- Have knowledge of a selection of tinder from the following list and explain the preparation and use of the tinders discussed. Describe any environmental considerations.
- Have knowledge of a selection of man-made tinder from the following list and explain the preparation and use of the tinders discussed. Describe any environmental considerations.
- Gather fuel and then build and light a fire in a timely fashion showing due consideration to location and environmental considerations.
- Maintain a fire long enough to boil half a mug of water, demonstrating consideration to the size and type of fire and environmental impact.
Water
- Know at least five different sources of water and be able to comment on the advantages/disadvantages of each.
- Know how to use a ground well to obtain water.
- Know at least four different indicators of water
- Filtering and purifying water.
Tarp shelters and knots
- Explain how to site a tarp shelter taking into account safety and other environmental factors.
- Different tarp configurations.
- Natural cordage.
- Knots and lashings
Campfire cooking
- Know about the properties and nature of different firewood and its suitability for various methods of cooking with respect to ember production, flames,
smoke etc. - Cooking on a fire.
- Different methods of cooking.
| Date | Time | Spaces | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 2025 | 09:30 - 16:00 | 11 | £180 | Book Now |
| 18 September 2025 | 09:30 - 16:00 | 12 | £180 | Book Now |
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3 Day Intermediate Bushcraft Course £250
The Overview for the 3 Day Intermediate Bushcraft Course includes the following:
A 3 Day Bushcraft Course covering bushcraft subjects suitable for all bushcraft enthusiasts wanting to further develop their bushcraft knowledge and skills. This course meets the training requirements for the IOL 3 Day Bushcraft Competency Certificate.
Who is this course for?
Bushcraft enthusiasts, outdoor instructors, scouts leaders, teachers or anyone who wants to learn about Bushcraft skills.
Why Attend?
This 3-day training course is practical and relevant for anyone who has an interest in Bushcraft. It is also beneficial to instructors, leaders and teachers working in all areas of; outdoor learning, education, personal or professional development, outdoor therapy, expeditions, etc. It is also a great course to develop your own bushcraft skills and knowledge.
Accommodation
If you plan to camp in the woodland, overnight during your course, then you will need to bring all of your associated camping equipment yourself. Such as; tent/shelter/tarp/hammock etc, sleeping gear, cooking kit, eating kit & utensils, food, wash-kit, toiletries, towel, spare clothing etc. If you do wish to camp then please let us know via email beforehand. Drinking water is provided onsite for you to use. Please be advised that this is a private woodland-camping location but there are no toilets and showering/washing facilities, it is a wild-camping site and all waste MUST be removed from the site. Or you can stay at Dalraddy Caravan Site or at Aviemore.
What can I progress onto after this?
Any of our Survival Courses or our Woodland Skills Leader Course.
Registering this course for the IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate? Attendees who want to use this course for their IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate must register with us at info@backcountrysurvival.co.uk and pay an add on fee of £35. IOL Bushcraft Courses – Backcountry Survival Ltd
The Itinerary for the 3 Day Intermediate Bushcraft Course includes the following:
This course includes the following elements:
- Safe shelter construction.
- Safe use of tools and knife law.
- Establishing and maintaining fires by; bow drill, fire-steel, flint and steel and other methods.
- Leaving no trace.
- Water sourcing, filtering and purification.
- Tree ID & uses.
- Natural navigation.
- Cordage making from natural materials.
| Date | Time | Spaces | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 March 2025 | 09:30 - 16:00 | 7 | £250 | Book Now |
| 25 July 2025 | 09:30 - 16:00 | 12 | £250 | Book Now |
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