Recognised qualification

[pumbaa]

Is there such thing as a recognised qualification in bushcraft instruction ?
I would like to teach this valuable subject to those that want to learn and have even heard ofa GCSE in bushcraft , but what instructor courses are available ?
I would like to teach to an advanced level if possible . My currant skills and knowledge of bush craft has a few holes in it at present (i have never done foraging or tracking) . I do not mind at all if the courses start basic as long as i get to where i want to be . Any help with this greatly appreciated .
Cheers
Pumbaa

 

[Stuart]

as far as i am aware there is no nationally recognised bushcraft instructor course.

whilst not a recognised qualification one of the most respected 'Instructors course' would probably be the 'Karramat survival instructor trainee program' run by karramat and taught by Mors kochanski

see: http://www.karamat.com/S_Trainee.html

 

[Minotaur]

http://www.woodlandsurvivalcrafts.com/survival-courses/woodland-survival-skills.php

Their course can be linked to a GCSE, in some way.

http://www.woodcraft-school.co.uk/advanced.htm

These do an instructor course but I think it might be full time.

 

[Ed]

The course run by John Ryder at http://www.woodcraft-school.co.uk/advanced.htm is aimed aimed at those wishing to teach. Its a NCFE (National Certificate in Further Education) making it fully recognised as an outdoor leadership training course.

If you wish to teach the GCSE or any other qualification acredited by OCN (Open College Network) you will need a City and Guilds Teaching Certificate, PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) or equal teaching qualification depending on the age and circumstances of the students.

Ed