Wilderness Course
What will I learn?
Master essential bushveld skills with our comprehensive Bushveld Course, designed for environmental professionals looking to sharpen their expertise. Learn to find and purify water, build shelters (skaap kraals), and identify edible plants. Navigate using the sun, stars, and natural landmarks. Discover techniques for foraging (veldskool), collecting resources, and utilising natural materials. Safely cross rivers (drifts), avoid hazards, and tackle steep terrain (koppies). Document your journey and report challenges effectively. Gain proficiency in emergency signalling methods to ensure safety in any situation.
Apoia's Differentials
Develop skills
Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below
Master water sourcing: Find and purify water in any environment (kloof).
Build shelters: Construct safe, durable shelters (skaap kraals) with natural materials.
Navigate naturally: Use the sun, stars, and landmarks for orientation (padkos).
Forage effectively: Identify and gather edible plants (veld kos) and resources.
Signal for help: Create sound and visual signals for emergencies (noodgevalle).
Suggested summary
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours
Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.
- Choose which chapter to start with
- Add or remove chapters
- Increase or decrease the course workload
Examples of chapters you can add
You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below
This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.