Unit Award Scheme

115791 INTRODUCTION TO TREE IDENTIFICATION

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least two plant identification techniques, eg leaf shape, bark	Student completed work
2	at least five leaf characteristics, eg simple, palmate	Student completed work
3	at least five twig characteristics, eg colour of buds, arrangement of buds on stems	Student completed work
4	at least five bark characteristics, eg pattern, texture	Student completed work
5	at least two timber characteristics, eg hard wood, soft wood	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
6	identify five common woodland trees using visual clues such as buds, leaves, bark	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
7	identify three features of a good timber producing tree, eg species, form, height	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	show the importance of veteran trees or standing deadwood for at least three major groups of wildlife.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 13 August 2021Level - Entry Level