ITC Level 3 Certificate in Bushcraft Competency

This qualification is intended for learners who wish to become competent in Bushcraft.  It provides learners with the critical skills and knowledge to support their Bushcraft journey.  It is a practical qualification supporting individuals working with and within the outdoor environment which provides learners with the skills to survive and thrive using natural resources. 

The Level 3 Certificate in Bushcraft Competency was developed with support from the Institute for Outdoor Learning (IOL) and input from the Bushcraft Professional Practice Group (PPG) as well as other experienced professionals in the sector.

As well as being developed with support from the IOL Bushcraft PPG, the qualification itself is directly mapped to the current IOL Bushcraft Competency standards.

This qualification is composed of two units.

Delivery

By completing this qualification you will gain skills and knowledge in the following subject areas:

• Health and Safety considerations

• Using tools

• Improvised Shelter

• Fire

• Fire by Friction (Bow Drill)

• Cooking

• Wood carving

• Water

• Cordage

• Tree Identification

• Navigation

Assessment tasks will result in each candidate producing a portfolio of evidence meeting each assessment criteria in each unit.

This qualification forms part of a progressive suite of Bushcraft Competency qualifications, which also includes a Level 3 Award in Bushcraft Competency and Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Bushcraft Competency.

Features

Typical qualification support includes:

• Attendance at a training event at an approved ITC Centre

• 36 guided learning hours

• Can be completed by learners 14+

• Assessed by a portfolio of evidence generated by Centre devised assessment tasks

• Mentor support

• Successful completion will lead to the candidate gaining an ITC Level 3 Certificate in Bushcraft Competency