Unit Award Scheme

108711 INTRODUCTION TO BUSHCRAFT: FIRE STARTING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	build a tinder bundle	Summary sheet
2	restart a fire from existing embers by blowing	Summary sheet
3	add greenwood and kindling to keep the fire ignited	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
4	how to recognise at least two different types of tinder, eg silver birch bark peeling, certain types of dead or dry grass, discarded birds nests	Summary sheet
5	at least two different types of fire starting devices, eg fire-stick, mag-block, flint and strike	Summary sheet
6	one type of hard wood found in the local area, eg oak	Summary sheet
7	one type of soft wood found in the local area, eg Scots pine	Summary sheet
experienced
8	using traditional methods devised to create a fire.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 30 October 2017Level - Entry Level