Unit Award Scheme

73193 BASIC SURVIVAL SKILLS: OUTDOOR COOKING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1prepare a fire in an outdoor setting by selecting an appropriate site and collecting and sorting kindling materials:Summary sheet
2use appropriate materials to make a fireSummary sheet
3manage the fire in a safe manner and explain the dangers associated with using a fire of this typeSummary sheet
4prepare at least two types of food to be cooked over the fire and gather appropriate equipment to useSummary sheet
5cook the prepared food on the fire using the appropriate equipmentSummary sheet
6recognise when the food is cooked and ready to eatSummary sheet
7boil water for a hot drink in a suitable containerSummary sheet
8put out the fire leaving no hot embers and the minimum trace that a fire has been litSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

9at least three materials appropriate for kindling, eg bracken, twigs, rotten wood, dried grassSummary sheet

acquired an understanding of

10the management of a fire for outdoor cooking, eg burning just enough fuel for cooking.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 5 February 2010Level - Entry Level