Unit Award Scheme

116572 WEAVING A SIMPLE ROUND WILLOW BASKET

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least three different weaving techniques, eg pairing, waling and randing	Summary sheet
2	how to make a basket base and the purpose of the 'crown'	Summary sheet
3	how to weave the sides of a basket	Summary sheet
4	how to finish the basket border	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
5	make a three-through-three or four-through-four slath	Photograph(s)
6	use a pairing weave to spread the base sticks and produce a round base with a crown	Photograph(s)
7	add additional rods to form extra stakes if needed	Summary sheet and/or photograph(s)
8	upstand the stakes and add three rod waling to establish the shape and strength of the basket	Photograph(s)
9	add either English or French randing to create the height in the basket	Photograph(s)
10	complete the siding with more waling	Photograph(s)
11	finish the rim of the basket with a border weave	Photograph(s)
shown knowledge of
12	the meaning of the terms slath, pairing, crown, waling, siding, randing, border, upstanding and stake	Summary sheet
experienced
13	using the basic basket weaving tools of knives, secateurs/cutters, rapping iron and bodkin.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 18 January 2022Level - Level One