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Practical service

What Can I Actually Do?

Real, practical activities you can take part in as a member of the Westarctican Civilian Corps — wherever you live.

The Westarctican Civilian Corps is a voluntary civilian service organisation. It is not a police, military, rescue or statutory emergency service. Members participating in emergency, first-aid or specialist activities do so only through appropriately recognised organisations, training and qualifications.

Preparedness & Civilian Skills

5 activities

First Aid Awareness

Complete a recognised first-aid awareness session.

2 hours
Course provider
Evidence submittable:Yes
External organisation required:Yes

Emergency Preparedness Plan

Prepare a household or community preparedness plan and share it.

2 hours
Home / community
Evidence submittable:Yes
External organisation required:No

Navigation Practice

Complete a navigation exercise using map and compass.

2 hours
Outdoors
Evidence submittable:Yes
External organisation required:No

Radio Communications Drill

Take part in a licensed amateur-radio or communications exercise.

2 hours
Club / online
Evidence submittable:Yes
External organisation required:Yes

Cold-Weather Awareness Briefing

Attend or deliver a cold-weather safety briefing.

1 hour
Online / in person
Evidence submittable:Yes
External organisation required:No

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