Wilderness Course
What will I learn?
Master essential bushcraft skills with our comprehensive Bushcraft Course, designed for environmental professionals looking to boost their skills. Learn how to find and purify water, build shelters (kraals), and identify veldkos (edible plants). Navigate using the sun, stars, and natural landmarks like koppies (small hills). Discover techniques for foraging, collecting resources, and utilising natural materials. Safely cross rivers (drifts), avoid dangers like snakes and scorpions, and tackle steep terrain. Document your trip and report challenges clearly. Become skilled in emergency signalling methods to ensure safety in any situation.
Apoia's Unique Features
Develop skills
Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below
Master water sourcing: Find and purify water in any environment (veld).
Build shelters: Construct safe, durable shelters (kraals) with natural materials.
Navigate naturally: Use the sun, stars, and landmarks (koppies) for orientation.
Forage effectively: Identify and gather veldkos (edible plants) and resources.
Signal for help: Create sound and visual signals for emergencies (using methods appropriate to the Namibian context).
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.
- Select which chapter to commence with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can include
You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below
This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.