Unit Award Scheme

117689 INTRODUCTION TO TOOLS IN FOREST SCHOOL (UNIT 3)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least three different types of PPE (personal protective equipment) used when working with tools and how each one provides protection	Student completed work
2	at least five different tools used in forest school and the key things they can be used for	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
3	safely light and use a kelly kettle to boil water	Summary sheet
4	use a knife to create a piece of forest art out of clay	Photograph(s) and/or summary sheet
5	use a firelighter to light a fire on three occasions and maintain the fire for the remainder of the forest school session	Summary sheet
6	use a hammer and screwdriver to nail and screw pieces of wood together to create a simple structure	Photograph(s) and/or summary sheet
7	prepare a simple snack on the fire with verbal prompts	Summary sheet
8	use a bowsaw and saw horse safely to saw wood on two occasions	Summary sheet
9	use a log splitter safely to split wood on two occasions	Summary sheet
10	safely use a power tool for a given task	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
11	what the 'blood zone' is and the importance of keeping others out of it when using tools	Student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
12	create a list of tool safety rules.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 25 August 2022Level - Entry Level