IOL Level 3 Bushcraft Competency Certificate

Name: IOL Level 3 Bushcraft Competency Certificate
Start: 2025-10-31T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-02T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Polaris Wilderness Adventure

Schedule

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Polaris Wilderness Adventure | Hertford, EN

Open to all with an interest in bushcraft, though some previous experience in bushcraft (fire, shelter, leaving no trace) is highly recommended.
Achieving the Bushcraft Competency Certificate demonstrates you follow good practice and have a high level of safety and competency in eight bushcraft units.
This is a three day course running from 09:30 Friday morning to Sunday 4pm.
Suitable for outdoor learning teachers or instructors who plan and deliver progressive bushcraft learning experiences in their setting.
Covers 8 units from the IOL Bushcraft Competency Statement of Good Practice, syllabus:
o Bow drill
o Water
o Debris shelters
o Edged tools (knives & saws)
o Fire
o Tree identification
o Natural navigation
o Cordage

A high quality training course, consolidated experience, assessment of bushcraft competence and certification by IOL Awards Centre.
3 day training course (24 guided learning hours).
Assessment for the Bushcraft Competency Certificate (BCC) requires a completed Bushcraft Competency Logbook demonstrating 120 quality hours of consolidated bushcraft experience.
A digital logbook of the candidates required experience is preferred. Supporting evidence should include a mix of guided learning, self-learning, reflective practice, instructing/teaching, mentoring, etc.
An additional one day assessment course is also required, bookable through the Institute for Outdoor Learning.
See website link for more information.