Primitive Technology NCFE Level 3

Primitive Technology - New course
NCFE Level 3 -120 guided learning hours

Dates 2009	Availability	Cost
Ongoing 5 sessions to be attended over 11 months or 2 years - see below for schedule	Very little for 2010 -see below	£930 (saving £165)
You will save 15% if you book this course for all the 'credits' in advance -please see payment options below

Target Group
The course has been designed as a stand-alone qualification for anyone with an interest in primitive technology, either as a career or for general study. Interest has been expressed in this programme by Bushcraft students as well as those interested in archaeology and other cultures.

Content
During the course we hope to recreate the general day-to-day equipment of our early ancestors and to cover amongst others the following subjects in depth:

Bow Making
Buckskin
Flint work
Bone, Antler and Bark
Final design project of your choice using primitive tools and techniques.

Accreditation
This entire qualification is accredited by the NCFE as a Level 3 qualification. This means that the subjects mentioned above are taught and learned at an advanced level. The process of assessment and accreditation is run by the NCFE who are responsible for the quality assurance and control.

Certification
The course leads to an NCFE Level 3 qualification in 'Mixed Crafts' backed up by Woodcraft School certification detailing the exact content of the course programme. Woodcraft School is an accredited NCFE Centre and Head Instructor, John Rhyder has written several totally new and bespoke qualifications for Bushcraft that are not available anywhere else in the country. NCFE are perhaps the oldest organisation of their kind in the country operating in the same way as other awarding bodies such as City and Guilds etc.

What's it about?

This programme is designed to take students with little or no experience and equip them with a wide range of pre-history skills. The course will run in 2 and 3 day blocks over a period of ten months but it is possible to do this course over 2 years if necessary. It is possible to camp on site when attending the course and there will be some evening work.

You will be expected to produce a small portfolio of evidence and to obtain 12 credits to complete the award

Progression
Successful candidates could use the qualification for continued professional development or progress.
If you have any questions or would like more information about this course please feel free to contact us for an informal chat.

Attendance schedule for 2010
Please note the following dates are compulsory if you want to achieve the award in 11 months otherwise you may take these options you missed the following year:

Few - Bow Making 15 -18 July 2010 (3 credits) or
Few - Bow Making 2 - 5 September 2010
Full for 2010- The Whole of the Animal 16 -18 April 2010 (3 credits)
Full for 2010- Bark, Bone and Antler 08 - 09 May 2010 (2 credits)
Full for 2010 - Flint Knapping 19 - 20 June 2010 (2 credits)
Availability - Own project development 17 - 18 July 2010 (2 credits)

Fees
Please please note note that this is not a funded course but you might be able to get support from your work place or through some funding awards - (speak to us as we may be able to give you some ideas).

Payment
Total cost is £930.00 including VAT.
There is an initial deposit of £180.00 to secure the course followed by 10 x regular monthly direct debits of £75.00 per month -the start date is dependent on your first course. This is a substantial discount of 15% (£165) as the 5 courses seperately will cost £1,095 without certification. You will enter into a contract with Woodcraft School for the duration of the course for this funding option.

Tutors: John Rhyder, Nick Ward, Phil Brown, John and Val Lord, Stephen Lawson

Details

Camping is optional
Location: West Sussex
This course is catered

Before you join see the following...

Max course size is 12 - Please note this course is now catered .

Important Course Information
The course Kit List
Our Terms and Conditions [adobe document]
And our Booking Form [adobe document]

Get Adobe Reader

Read about our team of bushcraft and nature awareness experts at Woodcraft School

Bushcraft and nature awareness courses to introduce you to the most important wilderness skills including wild foods, bow making, animal tracking and green woodworking

News about our growing portfolio of bushcraft and nature courses and where to get your survival kit

Some of the many questions our customers ask us about our bushcraft and nature courses

Articles written throughout the seasons about bushcraft and the natural world

Links to bushcraft, nature and teaching resources