Unit Award Scheme

79334 WOODLAND CRAFT SKILLS: A POTATO PEELER AS A WHITTLING KNIFE

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1listen to instructions given by the person demonstratingSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

2at least three hazards associated with using a whittling knifeSummary sheet
3how these hazards can be avoidedSummary sheet

demonstrated the ability to

4decide what design s/he will attempt to whittle, eg sausage stick, pastry cake stick, malletSummary sheet
5choose an appropriate piece of green wood to work withSummary sheet
6sit in the correct stance, with elbows on open knees, before using the potato peelerSummary sheet
7hold the potato peeler correctly with the fingers wrapped around the handle, thumb braced on the back of the bladeSummary sheet
8whittle away from the body with the potato peeler at all timesSummary sheet
9use the potato peeler to whittle a shape and design suitable for the purpose it was selectedSummary sheet
10maintain a consistent focus on the task in handSummary sheet
11store the potato peeler safely between usesSummary sheet
12show awareness of own safety during this activitySummary sheet
13show awareness of the safety of others during this activitySummary sheet

experienced

14whittling two sausage sticksSummary sheet
15whittling one pastry cake stickSummary sheet
16whittling one mallet.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 6 August 2009Level - Entry Level