Unit Award Scheme

108136 MAKING A DEAD HEDGE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
experienced
1	taking part in a conversation about the importance of dead hedges for wildlife and as a way of recycling garden waste	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
2	measure the length of the site where the hedge will go with assistance	Summary sheet
3	measure and cut a length of weed membrane to the same desired length as the hedge and to a width of 10cm with assistance	Summary sheet
4	weigh down the weed membrane with appropriate materials, ie rocks	Summary sheet
experienced
5	taking part in a discussion about the appropriate tools for cutting wood and hammering in stakes and the safe usage of those tools	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
6	cut two lengths of wood to 10cm and 30cm, to be used as guides for spacing between stakes, with assistance	Summary sheet
experienced
7	taking part in a discussion about the desired height of the hedge	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
8	using a saw to cut the stakes to the desired height of the hedgerow, cutting at an angle to make a point (unless they are pre-cut at an angle, with assistance	Summary sheet
9	using the 30cm guide piece of wood, create a row of stakes equal distance apart using a mallet to hammer them into the ground and repeat 4cm parallel to the first row using a 4cm measuring stick	Summary sheet
10	fill the space between the two rows with garden waste, ie twigs, branches, grass.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 15 June 2017Level - Entry Level