Unit Award Scheme

116185 BUSHCRAFT: FIRELIGHTING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least two uses of fire in a survival situation	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	what is meant by the 'fire triangle'	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	at least three fire safety rules	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	how to build and light a small fire safely	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	at least two types of tinder	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	one type of hard wood found in the local area, eg oak	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
7	source appropriate fuel for a campfire	Summary sheet
8	use a flint and steel striker to start a fire	Summary sheet
9	extinguish a campfire and leave no evidence	Summary sheet
10	add wood to an existing fire to keep it going	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
11	the importance of building a fire with consideration for the task at hand, eg a small fire for boiling some water, or a large fire for feeding a group	Summary sheet
experienced
12	exploring the woodland boundaries	Summary sheet
13	feeling the effects of a campfire on morale.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 7 November 2021Level - Entry Level