Description
Survival instructors guide groups into vast, natural areas, and assist them in a self-directed instruction of basic survival needs without any comfort facilities or modern gear to fall back on. They coach the participants into mastering survival skills such as fire making, producing primitive equipment, shelter construction and procurement of water and nourishment. They ensure the participants are aware of certain safety measures without diminishing the level of adventure, of environment protection and of risk management. They encourage efforts of leadership from the group and mentor the participants individually so as to push their limits responsibly and help overcome potential fears.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
give constructive feedbackprovide first aidread mapsteach survival skillsassist students with equipmentassess nature of injury in emergencyapply teaching strategieseducate people about naturedemonstrate when teachingencourage students to acknowledge their achievementsguarantee students' safetyuse geographic memorybuild a firemanage student relationshipsadapt teaching to student's capabilitiesmaintain camping facilitiesuse rope access techniquesinspire enthusiasm for naturelead hiking tripsprepare lesson contentuse modern electronic navigational aidsmanage groups outdoorsassess studentsuse rigging toolsconsult students on learning contentwork with different target groupsfacilitate teamwork between studentsprovide first aid to animalsoperate fishing equipmentclimb treesrepresent the organisationprovide lesson materials