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Bushcraft Competency Diploma

Bushcraft Accredited Training Courses

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Bushcraft Competency Diploma

 

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An assessed award suitable for teachers or instructors to demonstrate a breadth of bushcraft knowledge and skills and deliver learning experiences in any setting.

 

  • Covers 14 compulsory units and 2 from 4 optional units.

  • Suitable for Bushcraft professionals working independently in their own business or in formal or non-formal settings such as early years, schools, colleges, outdoor centres, education centres, wildlife trusts, national parks, youth and voluntary organisations, etc.

  • Consists of a high quality training course, consolidated experience, assessment of bushcraft competence and certification by IOL Awards Centre.

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Prerequisite

  • Learners must hold an IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate prior to attending a Bushcraft Competency Diploma training course.

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Training Course

  • 40 guided learning hours (GLH) over 5 days.
  • Delivered by IOL Accredited Bushcraft Competency Course Providers.
  • Bushcraft Competency Diploma training courses include good practice when sharing bushcraft techniques with others – teaching tips and advice, site safety, sustainable practices, etc. Core teaching and instructions skills are not covered or assessed.

Cost set by the Accredited Course Provider.

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NOTE: This course was launched in November 2021 and the first Bushcraft Training providers are going though the approval process with IOL and the Bushcraft PPG. Watch the IOL Bushcraft Training Events page and the IOL Bushcraft Facebook page to find out when the first courses are available.

 

Consolidation Period and Logbook

  • Assessment for the Bushcraft Competency Diploma (BCD) requires a completed Bushcraft Competency Logbook demonstrating a further 120 quality hours of consolidated bushcraft experience since completing your Bushcraft Competency Certificate.
  • Supporting evidence should include a mix of guided learning, self-learning, reflective practice, instructing/teaching, mentoring, etc.

IOL encourages candidates to submit a digital logbook of their required experience. Download in Word or PDF format and when completed, email to Fiona at IOL, no less than 10 days prior to your assessment, who will notify your Assessor.

 

Assessment Course

  • 16 guided learning hours (GLH) over 2 days. Award assessment courses are arranged by IOL with Bushcraft PPG Approved Bushcraft Assessors.
  • Skilled and knowledgeable bushcraft practitioners can go straight to assessment with a completed logbook of experience.

Standard cost £300 for individual members of IOL or employees of an organisational member of IOL. £370 including Associate Professional membership of IOL + Bushcraft PPG membership.

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Is the Bushcraft Competency Diploma for you?

If you have already achieved the Bushcraft Competency Certificate (BCC), the Bushcraft Competency Diploma demonstrates a commitment to excellence in Bushcraft over 14 compulsory units and 2 from 4 optional units.

 

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Statement of Good Practice in Bushcraft Competence

The IOL Bushcraft Professional Practice Group (PPG) has a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation within the field of Bushcraft . They recognise the need for instructors, teachers and leaders to demonstrate that they have a basic level of safe and competent bushcraft skills and are following recommended good practice.

The Statement of Good Practice in Bushcraft Competence is designed to assist and support practitioners to learn and develop bushcraft skills, and to demonstrate their skills and competencies in bushcraft. It is a valuable guide for those involved in educating, training, and assessing the competence of instructors, teachers and leaders in bushcraft.

 

  Statement of Good Practice in Bushcraft Competence

 

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Bushcraft Competency Diploma training courses are delivered by IOL Accredited Bushcraft Competency Course Providers. Assessment courses are arranged by IOL with Bushcraft Competency Assessors.

 

  Accredited Bushcraft Competency Training Providers

 

  Bushcraft Competency Assessments

 

 

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Bushcraft Competency Certificate Statement of Good Practice

 

 

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Bushcraft Awards Document Store

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What is Bushcraft?

Bushcraft is a term for the skills our ancestors used, up until surprisingly recently, to tread softly on the land and survive and live well with what nature provides us. The skill range is vast but includes, for example, fire lighting, tracking, shelter building, bow making, flint snapping and so on. The more you learn, the more you realise there is to learn!

How does Bushcraft link into outdoor learning?

Over the last 20 years there has been a huge growth in the numbers of outdoor providers offering bushcraft as part of a programme, or as the main theme of a course. This is because it has been shown to have a great impact on peoples feeling of wellbeing, achievement, fulfilment, and in so doing it allows youngsters who are not academic to develop skills in an area they can find fascinating and engaging. Many aspects of school curricular can be covered or invigorated through bushcraft skills.

What Prior Experience Do I Need To Attend This Course?

You must hold an IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate prior to attending a Bushcraft Competency Diploma training course.

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Can I go straight to an assessment course?

The Bushcraft PPG recommend attending a training course as the best option so you have a chance to fine-tune your bushcraft skills and knowledge to meet the Award criteria. Skilled and knowledgeable bushcraft practitioners can go straight to assessment with a completed logbook of experience.

How do I become an IOL Approved Bushcraft Competency Diploma Provider?

New providers

The process for new providers to be approved to deliver the IOL Bushcraft Competency Award, IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate, or IOL Bushcraft Competency Diploma is:

  1. Read through the Course Specification and contact the IOL Bushcraft PPG and discuss your intentions and experience for delivering the course
  2. Design a scheme of work for your course that can:
    1. Best meet the needs and capabilities of your expected learners, and
    2. Satisfy the requirements of the award
  3. Complete the standard IOL Course Accreditation Application process
  4. Gain approval from the IOL Bushcraft PPG – usually following a site visit
  5. Complete annual renewals and attend standardisation and development meetings to support the quality assurance process

 

Current BCC providers

Existing providers for the IOL Bushcraft Competency Certificate (BCC) who wish to deliver the Bushcraft Competency Diploma should get in touch with the Bushcraft PPG Executive to discuss the options available.

How do I become an IOL Bushcraft Competency Assessor?

Fair, consistent and reliable assessment against the standards is at the heart of this high quality and valued award. The number of IOL Bushcraft Competency Assessors is demand led and follows the published process from the IOL Bushcraft PPG:

  1. Demonstrate meeting the IOL Bushcraft Competency Assessor requirements.
  2. Attend standardisation and development meetings to support the quality assurance process.

 

IOL Bushcraft Competency Assessors

 

Warwick Mill Business Centre, Warwick Bridge, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA4 8RR

+44 (0)1228 564580
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