Recent content by Greg

The way of the world unfortunately.

I run courses..no need for worthless "qualifications"

Difference being..all examination requirements for those professions you mentioned are independently adjudicated by a board of examiners. NCFE & IOL Bushcraft Quals are adjudicated by the individual provider....who make up their own course prices...there is no external independent examination...

I had several years of 'dirt' time before I joined the Army...the Army gave more opportunities to challenge my knowledge & skills in different environments & climates which I then carried on when I left. I actually didnt know about bushcraft until I met John Fenna in 2006.

It is impossible to learn everything that is encompassed within the unmbrella term.of Bushcraft without a lifetimes worth of experience and even then you will still be a student with more to learn. Who is going to do the assessments? You would need experts from every field and in every...

The Survival knife is the knife / blade you have with you if and when you get into a survival situation...and if you do get into a survival situation you'd be better spending your money on a PLB or Satellite Tracker that can get you rescued.

NCFE Level 3 is supposed to be aquivalent to an 'A' Level..the real qualification that takes 2 years of solid study to accomplish. How can a week playing and glamping in the snow be equivalent to an A Level qualification lol. Spend a weekend foraging and you can get another A Level...

You don't need the piece of paper to start your own business, or gain insurance, and as long as you know how to pass over the knowledge in clear and professional manner you can work for outdoor companies and community groups. If you're inclined to pay £1000's to get a piece of paper then I...

The NCFE & IOL Bushcraft "Qualifications" are simply BS. Just being a member of BCUK and attending meets with local bushcraft clubs you can learn, for free, everything that is taught on these courses. The Case for Competence Over Credentials in Bushcraft and Survival For centuries, the skills...

Hello All If you are free on the weekend July 25-26th why not go and spend time at the Shropshire RV & Swap Meet. This event is being organised and run for its 2nd year by my good friend Chris Smart (112 Survival) I highly recommend the event and it is very reasonably priced. " Join us for...

I guess for me it was learning to orienteer with just the map and pacing before learning how to use a compass properly. DDCRAPS is a great training aid.

I was diagnosed with PTSD and went through 2 years of therapy with NHS Veterans Wales. A combination of CBT & EMDR which worked to a certain degree but I found that being in my woods and wandering the land post treatment has helped immensely. I still have my dark days and my wife picks up on it...

Glad you got back okay John, catch up with you in your woods in a few weeks

Wish I had never got rid of this back then

Thinking about attending this event ...