Field of study

Homesteading & Survival

Develop practical independence through household readiness, water, shelter, growing food, preservation, navigation and knowing your rights.

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A starting point that fits you

Start with independent living foundations, then follow household readiness, food growing or field and community study.

Workplace communication offers useful practice for planning, listening and cooperation at home and in a community.

Related certificates & ranks

Optional assessed programs combine required courses and reviewed practical work. Fees are separate and awaiting approval.

Assessed certificate · non-accredited

Household Readiness

Build and demonstrate a practical household readiness binder spanning water, food, weather and communication decisions.

4 required coursesCourse study: about 22 weeks at 3 hours/weekMinimum assessed practice: 20 weeks

4 assessment milestones · Fee awaiting approval

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Assessed certificate · non-accredited

Food Growing & Preservation

Use source-backed kitchen, garden and preservation records to plan a small household food system. Growing evidence follows actual seasonal conditions.

3 required coursesCourse study: about 15 weeks at 4 hours/weekMinimum assessed practice: 24 weeks

4 assessment milestones · Fee awaiting approval

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Assessed certificate · non-accredited

Field Readiness & Navigation

Prepare a supported day trip using actual planning, field-water, weather/shelter and map/compass tasks.

4 required coursesCourse study: about 15 weeks at 4 hours/weekMinimum assessed practice: 18 weeks

4 assessment milestones · Fee awaiting approval

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Assessed certificate · non-accredited

Survival Specialist

Integrate the seven actual household, food, growing, preservation and supported field courses into a complete practical readiness portfolio. This is a non-accredited school certificate.

7 required coursesCourse study: about 23 weeks at 5 hours/weekMinimum assessed practice: 36 weeks

4 assessment milestones · Fee awaiting approval

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