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[h=2]Product Description[/h] Pathfinder Phase I Certification Course-DVD
The Pathfinder Phase I Certification Course is the meat and potatoes of the Pathfinder System. This DVD course allows you to obtain certification and complete it on your time; there is no time limit to complete the course.The course contains 10 blocks of Pathfinder System training. Each block has 3 exercises and deliverables which are sent for evaluation to the Pathfinder School for final certification. There are no hands on classes required to complete this Phase I course so it can be done from anywhere in the world and tailors itself to your environment.
This course is will get you started on owning your self-reliant skills. To become a Pathfinder Youth Organization Leader, Pathfinder Phase I Certification is required.
**If you have additional household family members wishing to take this course, you can share the DVD's and pay an additional $50 for each certification. Additional Rite In The Rain All-Weather Field Journals may be purchased but are not necessary. Only 1 Rite-in-Rain journal will be included with family packages.
Course Includes:
Block 1 - Personal Space
Finding your personal space; setting up camp; and making camp comforts such as tools for food prep and eating.
Block 2 Practical Exercise and Research
Research the three killers: hypothermia, shock, dehydration; poisonous plants; animals and insects. Researching and practicing methods of fire making, water purification and signaling.
Block 3 The Rules of 3
Learn the rules of three, (three minutes without air, three hours with exposure to the three killers, three days without water, and three weeks without food). You will learn other Rules of 3 such as the three ways of securing food; the warning of plants with three leaves; the three animal postures (moods); the triangle of fire; and three types of direction.
Block 4 The Big Four Wild Edibles
Learn the Big 4 Wild Edibles (Pine, Acorn, Cattail, Grasses) and on gathering and processing them.
Block 5 The 5 Priorities and First Aid
Learn the 5 basic needs for comfort in the wild; fire, shelter, water, food, and first aid.
Block 6 Senses
Learn how to use your six senses as they apply in the wild.
Block 7 Seven Types of Sign
Learn the seven signs of game: Disturbance, tracks, scat, hair, remains, scent and odor.
Block 8 Common Wild Edibles and Medicinal Plants
Research common wild edible and medicinal plants in your area and how to use them to make decoctions and infusions.
Block 9 Edible Meat Sources
Research and log common amphibians/reptiles, birds, and small game in your area and how to secure game.
Block 10 Kit
Learn what to carry (10 Cs), what the priorities are, and about primitive equipment and shelter.
Just wanted to know if anyone else has given it a go. I like Daves You Tube stuff, so thought I would give it a punt.
[h=2]Product Description[/h] Pathfinder Phase I Certification Course-DVD
The Pathfinder Phase I Certification Course is the meat and potatoes of the Pathfinder System. This DVD course allows you to obtain certification and complete it on your time; there is no time limit to complete the course.The course contains 10 blocks of Pathfinder System training. Each block has 3 exercises and deliverables which are sent for evaluation to the Pathfinder School for final certification. There are no hands on classes required to complete this Phase I course so it can be done from anywhere in the world and tailors itself to your environment.
This course is will get you started on owning your self-reliant skills. To become a Pathfinder Youth Organization Leader, Pathfinder Phase I Certification is required.
**If you have additional household family members wishing to take this course, you can share the DVD's and pay an additional $50 for each certification. Additional Rite In The Rain All-Weather Field Journals may be purchased but are not necessary. Only 1 Rite-in-Rain journal will be included with family packages.
Course Includes:
- 3 different Pathfinder Phase I DVDs
- 1 CD with worksheets, in PDF file format that you will complete and turn in.
- 1 Rite-In-Rain Field Journal
- 1 Pathfinder Survival Basics DVD
- 1 Pathfinder 10Cs of Survivability DVD
- Instructions on where to send the deliverables for evaluation.
Block 1 - Personal Space
Finding your personal space; setting up camp; and making camp comforts such as tools for food prep and eating.
Block 2 Practical Exercise and Research
Research the three killers: hypothermia, shock, dehydration; poisonous plants; animals and insects. Researching and practicing methods of fire making, water purification and signaling.
Block 3 The Rules of 3
Learn the rules of three, (three minutes without air, three hours with exposure to the three killers, three days without water, and three weeks without food). You will learn other Rules of 3 such as the three ways of securing food; the warning of plants with three leaves; the three animal postures (moods); the triangle of fire; and three types of direction.
Block 4 The Big Four Wild Edibles
Learn the Big 4 Wild Edibles (Pine, Acorn, Cattail, Grasses) and on gathering and processing them.
Block 5 The 5 Priorities and First Aid
Learn the 5 basic needs for comfort in the wild; fire, shelter, water, food, and first aid.
Block 6 Senses
Learn how to use your six senses as they apply in the wild.
Block 7 Seven Types of Sign
Learn the seven signs of game: Disturbance, tracks, scat, hair, remains, scent and odor.
Block 8 Common Wild Edibles and Medicinal Plants
Research common wild edible and medicinal plants in your area and how to use them to make decoctions and infusions.
Block 9 Edible Meat Sources
Research and log common amphibians/reptiles, birds, and small game in your area and how to secure game.
Block 10 Kit
Learn what to carry (10 Cs), what the priorities are, and about primitive equipment and shelter.
Just wanted to know if anyone else has given it a go. I like Daves You Tube stuff, so thought I would give it a punt.
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