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Well... that was a hot, weekend at . We've spoke to loads of great folk, all interested in our new Bushcraft qualifications. Now it's time to get some shade, have a rest and get back to developing some new awesome qualifications for the outdoors!

Get ready for a bush-tastic time with Mark Moore and Simon Graham at The Bushcraft Show 2026, stand 25!

They're armed with answers, free goodies, and a healthy dose of outdoor enthusiasm so pop along and see them.

We just hope they have packed their sunscreen as it looks set to be scorcher. ☀️

We are pleased to announce that Mark Moore and Simon Graham will be representing ITC First at the Bushcraft Show 2026, taking place at Stanford Hall, Lutterworth, from 22nd to 25th May 2026.

You can find them at Stand 25, where they will be delighted to engage with attendees and discuss all things ITC First including our latest qualifications, including the innovative Bushcraft suite and Food Hygiene for the Outdoors as well as answering any questions.

We look forward to an engaging weekend, fostering connections and building new relationships.

Learn more about the Bushcraft Show 2026 at https://thebushcraftshow.co.uk/

Reintroducing one of our latest qualifications: ITC Level 2 Award in Food Hygiene for the Outdoors.

If you're interested in becoming a Centre to deliver this innovative programme, please visit https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/centres for more information.

To learn more about the qualification itself, please follow this link: https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/qualifications/itc-level-2-award-in-food-hygiene-for-the-outdoors/150.

Are you currently offering Outdoor First Aid training/qualifications? Or dealing with an AO that treats you like a number rather than a human and needing a change?

ITC First are the Awarding Organisation that cares about you, your business and your learners. ITC’s approach is people focussed and not based on checks in boxes or numbers on a sheet. Our ethos and values mean that ITC Centres operate within a culture of feedback, which works both ways.

If you’re interested in delivering Outdoor First Aid in a supportive and helpful framework then we believe ITC First is the Awarding organisation for you.

You can find out more about Outdoor First Aid qualifications by visiting the following links:

Level 3 Outdoor First Aid (Ofqual) - https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/qualifications/itc-level-3-award-in-outdoor-first-aid/32
Level 6 Outdoor First Aid (Qualifcations Scotland Accreditation) -https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/qualifications/itc-certificate-in-outdoor-first-aid-at-scqf-level-6/98

Or if you would like more information about these qualifications or becoming an ITC Centre then you can give the office a call on 01429 867171 and one of our friendly staff will be there to support you.

If you would like to attend a Outdoor First Aid course you can visit our course finder - https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/courses

Over the years, many people have successfully completed our ITC Forest School First Aid course, thereby supporting the delivery of forest schools and forest school training.

This Level 3 Ofqual qualification was developed in collaboration with specialist forest school first aid training providers and enjoys the support of the Forest School Association (FSA).

It equips individuals with the necessary life-saving skills and knowledge to provide a safe and secure environment for those delivering forest schools, woodland-based outdoor education, and forest school sessions within nurseries, schools, and similar settings.

Regardless of whether you are just embarking on your forest school journey, an experienced forest school practitioner, or somewhere in between, this qualification is designed to provide or refresh your first aid skills.

To find a course, visit https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/courses.
Learn more about our organization at https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/about-us/itc-first-ethos.
If you're interested in delivering this qualification, become a Centre at https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/centres.

For any queries regarding the qualification or becoming an ITC Centre, please contact our office at 01429 867171.

Last year, ITC First developed the ITC Level 2 Award in Bicycle Maintenance.

The qualification is designed to provide leaders with fundamental Bicycle Maintenance skills and knowledge.

As well as been a regulated qualification, the course can be tailored to your workshop environment and has been developed with support and input from the ITC Training Providers, Prison and Probation service, The Cycle Project UK, and a Charity Rebuild with Hope.

To find out more about our new qualification you can visit - https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/qualifications/itc-level-2-award-in-bicycle-maintenance/164
or alternatively you can give the office a call on 01429 867171.

Being an ITC First Centre has obvious benefits like being able to deliver regulated qualifications. However at ITC, we’re always working hard to support our Centres more broadly.

Approved ITC Centres also benefit from:
- Personal business support and advice
- A variety of short webinars focussing on the wider aspects of running a Centre
- A friendly and supportive team of External Quality Assurers
- The ability to influence and drive the development of qualifications
- The ability to talk to the CEO in open forums on a regular basis

Read more about ITC First here - https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/about-us
Become a centre today - https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/centres

Or give the ITC office a call on 01429 867171 and one of the team will be there to support you.

THE AWARDING ORGANISATION THAT CARES.

At ITC First we are a business with strong ethics. As a small run, successful and growing Awarding Organisation we believe when you join ITC you join the ITC family.

As well as taking care of our centres we also believe it’s important we take care of our staff members. ITC First are proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation.

You can find the ITC First Values and Ethos by visiting – https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/about-us/itc-first-ethos

If you would like to be part of the ITC First family you can find out more about becoming a centre by visiting - https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/centres

Or you can give the ITC First office a call on 01429 867171 and one of the helpful member of the teams will be able to assist you.

We are delighted to announce that ITC First has successfully developed a comprehensive range of Bushcraft Qualifications over the past few months.

Our new portfolio comprises four distinct qualifications, which can be delivered through ITC First centres.

To learn more about these qualifications, please visit https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/qsc/bushcraft/22.

If you are interested in becoming an ITC First centre to deliver our Bushcraft Qualifications, you can find out more at https://www.itcfirst.org.uk/centres or contact our office at 01429 86717 to speak with a member of our team.