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survival instructor

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.

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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.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
protection from natural elements
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
lip reading
teamwork principles

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
assist students with equipment
lead hiking trips
OPTIONALOptional competences
prepare lesson content

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Skills overview

44total
26 essential
18 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
3
Skills
3

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Quick insight

This role requires 26 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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