Unit Award Scheme

77890 INTRODUCTION TO BUSHCRAFT: FIRE STARTING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	build a tinder bundle	Summary sheet
2	build a drill and bow from the appropriate types of wood, eg oak or redwood for the bow and chestnut or walnut for the drill	Summary sheet
3	use the drill and bow efficiently with a partner to create the embers needed to ignite the tinder bundle	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
4	how to recognise at least two different types of tinder, eg silver birch bark peeling, certain types of dead or dry grass, discarded birds nests	Summary sheet
5	at least two different types of fire starting devices, eg fire-stick, mag-block, flint and strike	Summary sheet
6	one type of hard wood found in the local area, eg oak	Summary sheet
7	one type of soft wood found in the local area, eg Scots pine	Summary sheet
experienced
8	using traditional methods devised to create a fire.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 12 November 2009Level - Entry Level