IOL Bushcraft Competency Award


IOL Bushcraft Competency Award | Kent | south east | London

What’s it about?

To meet a growing need in Outdoor Education, the Institute for Outdoor Learning provides a system of courses to equip those of you who are/aiming to use bushcraft skills as part of your programmes.

This 2 day IOL Bushcraft Competency Award training course has been created by the IOL Bushcraft Professional Practice Group using some of the most experienced trainers of bushcraft in the country. This is provided by individual training organisations; Jack Raven Bushcraft is proud to be one of them.

The course has been designed for people working in outdoor centres or schools and delivering simple bushcraft skills sessions.

What will I do on this IOL Bushcraft Competency Award training course?

The syllabus meets the IOL Statement of Good Practice.  On this 2 day course you will cover:

  • UK knife law and its relevance to bushcraft,
  • Safe use of basic bushcraft tools such as knives, folding saws and bow saws,
  • Making feather sticks,
  • How to sharpen a bushcraft knife,
  • Making simple carved implements such as a tent peg,
  • Have plenty of practise creating a flame using matches, fire steels, fire pistons, wire wool & a battery, solar mirrors, flint & steel and chemicals,
  • Constructing and using a tinder bundle to light a fire,
  • How to light a fire usig the ‘V’ lay,
  • Fire maintenance,
  • Put up a hammock and tarp using 3 simple knots that can be tied and untied wearing gloves,
  • Learn a couple of useful lashings for the outdoors,
  • Adapt a tarp to different configurations to meet different conditions and environments,
  • Learn a variety of back country cooking techniques using a pit oven, dutch oven, grills and embers,
  • Locating, filtering and purifying water,
  • And of course, ensuring that we leave no trace,

Throughout the course we’ll offer you advice and guidance based on our own years of experience; examples include advice on tools and equipment, how to teach the skills covered to other people, whether that be individuals or groups and much more.

To be added to the register of holders of the IOL Bushcraft Competency Award, you’ll need to log 80 quality hours and attend a separate assessment, available through Jack Raven Bushcraft.

Take a look at our ‘IOL Hall of Fame‘ to see photos of the people that we know have successfully taken their assessment. and gained the IOL Bushcraft Competency Award.

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You can see our entire course schedule here.

Other information

Location: Westwell, Kent

Duration:  2 days

Start: 6pm Friday

End: 4pm Sunday

Course size: Maximum of 8 – to make sure that you get the best possible tuition on this busy course

Catering: We’ll provide tea & coffee, breakfast and dinner but you’ll need to bring a packed lunch

Note: There is a short walk from the meeting point to the camp. We’ll transport your bags in our 4×4.

You might also find these Frequently Asked Questions useful.

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Jack Raven Bushcraft
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 2 reviews
 by Raj
Excellent Course

Excellent course with a nice pace and a with a variety of useful bushcraft skills taught. The area used has a really good set up.
Gary has a great manner in teaching and an approachable instructor. Wonderful cooking and help too by Nicola.

 by Steve
Fantastic Weekend

Thanks for a fantastic weekend with the IOL Award training. In-depth knowledge, professionally delivered in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
I'll certainly be back for more!
Highly reccomended.

Institute for Outdoor Learning | IOL Bushcraft QualificationsThis IOL Bushcraft Competency Award training course is accredited by the Institute for Outdoor Learning.  This means that it has been through a quality assurance process covering the experience and procedures of the organisation, the design of the course and the qualifications/experience of the trainers.

If you have any concerns about the quality of your IOL Bushcraft Competency Award course, please talk initially to the course staff and organisation.  If there are still problems, please contact the IOL office.

The Institute for Outdoor Learning encourages outdoor learning by developing quality, safety and opportunity to experience outdoor activity provision and by supporting the good practice of outdoor professionals.  Member benefits include professional journals and workshops, discounts on equipment, national and regional conferences, etc.