Unit Award Scheme

117692 INTRODUCTION TO TOOLS IN FOREST SCHOOL (UNIT 4)

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify all the PPE (personal protective equipment) used when working with forest school tools and explain why PPE is important and how it provides protection	Student completed work
2	create a poster of tool safety rules	Student completed work
3	explain what the 'blood zone' is and why it is important to keep others out of it	Student completed work
4	use a fire lighter to light a fire on five occasions and maintain the fire independently	Summary sheet
5	use a saw horse and bow saw independently to cut wood on five occasions	Summary sheet
6	use a log splitter safely and independently on five occasions	Summary sheet
7	use saws and power tools to create a bug house or bird box	Photograph(s) and/or summary sheet
8	use hammers, screwdrivers, nails and screws to create an object independently	Photograph(s)
9	use different tools to create three items of woodland craft	Photograph(s) and/or summary sheet
10	use an axe safely to shape a piece of wood	Summary sheet
11	use a whittling knife to whittle a piece of wood safely	Summary sheet
12	use a knife sharpening stone to sharpen a knife	Summary sheet
13	safely light and use a Kelly kettle to boil water	Summary sheet
14	use carving tools to carve a spoon from wood	Photograph(s)
15	use tools to create a woodland craft play object.	Photograph(s)

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 25 August 2022Level - Level One