Primitive technology

Description

Technology created for or fashioned from natural elements that assists in wilderness survival, such as handicrafts, survival tools, and weapons.

Alternative labels

primitive equipment
primitive implements
primitive technologies
primitive gear
primitive instruments

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Primitive technology is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

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. 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.

Optional knowledge

Primitive technology is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Primitive technology – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022