Unit Award Scheme

113441 OUTDOOR EDUCATION: WHITTLING (UNIT 2)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	listen to instructions given by the person demonstrating how to use a whittling knife	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
2	at least three hazards associated with using a whittling knife	Summary sheet
3	how these hazards can be avoided	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
4	decide what design they will attempt to whittle, eg a butter knife, a mushroom	Summary sheet
5	choose an appropriate piece of green wood to work with	Summary sheet
6	sit in the correct stance, with elbows on open knees, before using the knife	Summary sheet
7	unsheath the knife safely	Summary sheet
8	hold the knife correctly with their fingers wrapped around the handle and their thumb braced on the back of the blade	Summary sheet
9	whittle away from the body with the knife at all times	Summary sheet
10	use the knife to whittle a shape and design similar to the initial chosen design	Summary sheet
11	maintain a consistent focus on the task in hand	Summary sheet
12	store the whittling knife safely in its sheath between uses	Summary sheet
13	show awareness of own safety during this activity	Summary sheet
14	show awareness of the safety of others during this activity	Summary sheet
15	ensure the knife is returned to its numbered slot in the knife holder at the end of the session.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 8 April 2020Level - Entry Level