- Learn how to prevent and treat the effects of extreme heat (sunstroke and dehydration) and cold (hypothermia)
- Demonstrate different techniques to light a fire
- Show how to build several different types of fire
- Demonstrate the correct use of international distress signals using a whistle, torch, mirror or markers
- Describe some basic actions you can take while waiting to be rescued that will keep you and your group safe, and assist your rescuers in locating you
- Learn the techniques involved in catching your food, such as fishing or snares. Remember – your leader will want to ensure you’re aware of the law and the issues about inhumanity to animals outside of a real survival situation
- Learn to identify and source local, edible plants and fruit and the risks involved in eating those incorrectly identified
- Prepare meat such as rabbit or fish to cook over an open fire and eat
- Make an item of equipment that will be of use to you on a survival exercise
- Demonstrate methods of filtering and purifying water
- Demonstrate methods of finding direction by day or night without a compass
- Finally, with a group of at least three other Explorers, take part in a survival exercise lasting two nights. The group should:
- Construct a shelter of natural or salvaged materials and sleep in it
- Cook all meals over an open fire
- Cook without utensils or aluminium foil (although a knife may be used)
