Course vary, here are some subjects that may be covered. Please note, that due to it being a half day course not all subjects can be covered:

Shelter:

• Emergency Shelter Building
• Knot Tying
• Fire

Fire Lighting:

Introduction to  ignition sources such as chemical, solar and spark ignition, fire maintenance and upkeep.

Acquisition:
Finding and making safe water.
• Water sourcing
• Filtration
• Purification

Introduction to foraging and plant identification.

Tool work:

• Whittling
• Knife Safety

Depending on instructor availability we may deliver archery, axe and knife throwing as well.

Alongside all of these there will be activities that will see youngsters and adults explore the great outdoors.

Principles & Priorities of Survival

PLAN-M

Survival Triangle

Kit & Equipment

Cutting tools and safe handling

Protection
Protection from the elements and further harm:

Shelter

• Emergency shelters;
• Thermal A-frames and Lean-to;
• Bedding and insulation;
• Integration of fire into the shelter.

Fire-Lighting

• Ignition methods;
• Fuel selection;
• Wood choices, fire-lays and when to use them;
• Lighting in wet weather;
• Cooking using different parts of the fire.

Location
Attracting Rescue Attract, Hold and Direct

• Smoke/Fire signal;
• Torch/Whistle;
• Beacons/Strobes.

Acquisition
Water

• Finding water sources;
• Filtration methods;
• purifying water.

Food

• Wild edibles (seasonal);
• Trapping and trap building – Strangle – Mangle – Dangle – Tangle’

Navigation

• Setting map to the ground;
• Map and compass – Bearings and contour appreciation;
• Timing and pacing;
• Natural Navigation methods – Sun, stars and moon.

Principles and Priorities of Survival

Survival Pyramid

PLAN-M

Kit and Equipment

Cutting tools including handling safety

Protection
Protection from the elements and further harm:

Shelter

• Improvised emergency shelters;
• Thermal A-frame, Lean-to;
• Bedding and insulation with natural materials;
• Integration of fire into shelter;
• Improving your shelter;
• Sleeping systems – why and when.

Fire

• Ignition sources (natural & man-made);
• Tinder man-made vs natural;
• Getting the most from your fire;
• Tinder production;
• Fire lays.

Location
Attracting Rescue – Attract, Hold and Direct

• Smoke/Fire signal;
• Torch/Whistle;
• Beacons/Strobes;
• Ground to Air signals;
• Passive methods of signalling.

Acquisition

Water

• Finding water sources;
• Treating water;
• Man-made and improvised filters;
• Water purification methods;
• Water management

Food

• Wild edibles (seasonal)
• The law and trapping, live snaring/trapping, fishing and fish traps – Strangle – Mangle – Dangle – Tangle

Navigation

• Map and compass – Setting a map to the ground;
• Bearings and contour appreciation;
• Timing and pacing including micro nav;
• Natural Navigation – Sun, stars and moon.

1st Day will see the attendees go over revision from their 3 Day Course, from there the rest of the course will follow a hands-on survival scenario covering the following:

Principles and Priorities of Survival

Survival Pyramid

PLAN-M

Equipment considerations for travel in the wilds or a foreign environment.

Protection
Protection from the elements and further harm:

Shelter

• Improvised or man-made will depend on what resources you have or find.

Fire

• Using fire in a survival setting.

Location
Attracting Rescue – Attract, Hold and Direct

• The ultimate aim is to be rescued but also being mentally prepared for disappointment.

Acquisition

Water

• Finding water sources;
• Treating water;
• Water management

Food

• Sourcing wild edibles for a survival situation utilising all resources available.

Navigation

• Navigating around remote areas to safe ground.
• The safe crossing of obstacles and route selection.