Survival training
Submitted: Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:42
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Member - Fred B (NT)
I have just returned from a 3 day
outback survival traing course in
Perth (forest outside Dwellingup actually). Bob Cooper and his team are amazing characters, teachers and survivalists.
I highly recommend this course to anyone who plans any outback travel (or any travel anywhere for that matter). It is worth every "penny" (OK, cent). It could save you or your loved one's lives. This course is packed with info and practical skills.
regards,
Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:46
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:46
Sounds good Fred!! Glad you survived it ;) Michael
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Reply By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:51
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:51
Fred can you post some details on the course, ie who, whe, when, where, etc?
thanks
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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:51
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:51
Fred
Haven't done the cause but I brought one of he's
Survival Packs and they are
well worth the money also.
Cheers
Richard
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Reply By: equinox - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:55
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 20:55
Hi Fred,
Do you spend the 2 nights training or do you get to go home/camp/motel for the nights?
Cheers
Alan
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 21:33
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 21:33
Hi Fred
It sounds like it must have been a great time.
You will have to give us a few more details and a photo or two.
Cheers
Stephen
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Reply By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 21:57
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 21:57
The big question, did you pass???
Seriously more details mate.
Geoff
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Follow Up By: Richard Kovac - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 22:04
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 22:04
Geoff
"On successful completion of the course, you will be presented with the Outback Safety and Survival Certificate, recognised as an accreditation."
from there site..
Bob Cooper survival
He must have, I wouldn't be telling anyone if I didn't.. :-)
Richard
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Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 22:14
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 22:14
Thanks for all the comments. Yep passed it as
well as survived it
survival course
Its a day of theory on the Friday; then friday night you go bush (set up
camp etc after walking in the dark to the
camp site/base
camp) and stay till late Sunday arvo with both day and night navigation exercises, bush craft etc. Find out more at the link.
regards
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Reply By: Member - Old Girl (QLD) - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 22:23
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 22:23
Got me thinking,
First aid course we all should do. The Sunday mail had stats re the amount of people that have done one. I cant remember how many (I used it to start the
camp fire last night), but most have done it due to their employment requirements or the loss of a loved one. I did one about 10 years ago and re-doing a two day course next month. Wish I had the energy to do a survival course.
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Follow Up By: Member - Damien L (Cairns) - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 22:36
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 22:36
Old Girl, If you did it 10 years ago you will find it a completely new thing as so much has changed in how
first aid is done these days and the new things available, Good luck. I have my annual refreshed this month or in Dec.
Damien
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Follow Up By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 23:17
Monday, Nov 09, 2009 at 23:17
Old Girl,
I am not that fit and have a number of injuries... but if you can walk, then you can do this course. It's not about fitness... it's about survival. If I can do it, I believe, almost anybody can do it...
young or old. It's about learning the skills and techniques of survival. The younger ones had to wait for me to keep up... they had to learn patience... I had to learn other things.
regards
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Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 10:01
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Reply By: Rolly - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 14:07
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 14:07
I did an extended course with Bob as one of the instructors way back in 1983!
I'm not surprised at his success in this field as his knowledge and dedication were very apparent even then.
I've never had to use the skills taught, but it's always been a great comfort to know, that if everything goes pear-shaped, I have a good chance of making it back home.
I might yet do a refresher course, and another
first aid one.
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Follow Up By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 15:54
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 15:54
Hi Rolly,
even Bob admits he has changed a lot of things since those courses in the 80's. He actually has a couple of DVD's out now that can help, BUT I would still do the course as you a lot more info and practical training than what the DVD shows (if you got it all on DVD you wouldn't need the course would you? Poor Bob wouldn't make any money.... lol...!) He is a great guy and the course is great.
I'd love to do the advanced course and the snake handling as
well.....
regards,
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Reply By: Member - Josh J (NT) - Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 14:23
Tuesday, Nov 10, 2009 at 14:23
Just had Bob Cooper out at the minesite i work at conducting snake handling courses...great course and great guy to chat with...would love to do the trackers course....One day maybe.
Jolly
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