Learning some techniques to survive in the outdoors is an important part of the preparation before entering into any activity. In case of being lost or stranded, learning some of the following things can literally be lifesaving.
A common acronym used by emergency services and defence personnel to prioritise survival planning is PLAN, which stands for:
Protection (first aid, clothing, shelter, fire)
Location (attracting, holding and directing attention, being found)
Acquisition (acquiring water then food)
Navigation (travel, orientating yourself to your surroundings)
The syllabus provides the following areas to be studied. They are: