Bushcraft qualifications?

[TallTom]

Hello all,

I work in the outdoor education industry and im looking for the correct qualification to show off my bushcraft prowess. I would lean more towards ones wanted by schools but I'm struggling to find any strong candidates for a nationally recognised qualification.

Does anyone know of a good one?

I have been looking at the Forrest schools practitioner level 3 recently.

And for those guys who belive in experience not tickets I'm with you there but I'm able to get my work to fund training so why not do one in bushcraft!

 

[Tom Gold]

Tom, I'm working through my Forest Sch. L3 coursework at the moment and completed training recently. Its becoming a highly desirable outdoor qualification but its not about bushcraft although there is some crossover.

I've also just passed my Institute of Outdoor Learning Foundation Bushcraft which is definately all about bushcraft! The assessment was quite tough but well worth having.

Cheers, T

 

[Tommyd345]

Aye, I'm doing the IOL bushcraft practitioner at the moment, i don't know how desirable it is for employers but I'm getting it through work

 

[Tiley]

The IOL seem to offer a good qualification but it's worth having a look at the Woodcraft School Level 4 Bushcraft Leader's/Instructor's course which is accredited by the NCFE, who are involved in a good number of outdoors-based qualifications.

You're right - it is the experience and practice that matter most; the qualifications are very useful in helping you develop strategies to help you teach the skills effectively.

Good luck!

 

[TallTom]

Thank you all ill have a look at those

 

[tedw]

Survival School also run a NCFE Level 4 Instructor's course - http://www.survivalschool.co.uk/bushcraft/level-4-instructors-course-ncfe-iiq-accredited/

 

[bambodoggy]

Hello,

You might want to have a look at this:

http://www.woodlife.co.uk/diploma/

To declare an interest, the two owners of this school are personal friends of mine, however, I can honestly say they are very good and this course might be just what you are looking for.

Hope that helps,

Bam.