IHL
Given that it is Canada (or perhaps any country) that you are referring to and that the trainee may embark on xcrountry trips now and then, I venture an addition or two to your list.
1. space blanket.
2. Personal ELB (both of which must be on "on person")
3. A head full of knowledge as to how far away the nearest rescue machines are, in minutes, complete with pre-flight briefing. Plus 20 minutes for sat detection of your ELB and central SAR to mobilise and action rescue.
4. A personal ETA well before last light back spaced to include the above time interval.
5. A seriously good head attitude that you have checked off all the items heretofore referred to in this entire thread.
good luck!!
My personal list involves, Water, Space blanket, ELB, thermos of coffee, sat phone, field dressing, and coat and matches in case the flight time goes toward last light or it's bloody cold.
TET