Unit Award Scheme

79338 WOODLAND CRAFT SKILLS: INTRODUCTION TO FIRE LIGHTING SKILLS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	listen to instructions given by the person demonstrating	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
2	at least three hazards associated with fire lighting	Summary sheet
3	how these hazards can be avoided	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
4	collect appropriate kindling from the area, eg very fine, dry twigs or pine needles	Summary sheet
5	gather fire wood from dry area, hanging in trees, not touching the ground	Summary sheet
6	arrange fire wood in size order ready to use	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
7	what birch bark looks like and its function as tinder	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
8	arrange the base of the unlit fire correctly	Summary sheet
9	arrange the tinder on top of the base correctly	Summary sheet
10	use a fire steel to ignite the tinder	Summary sheet
11	maintain the fire for fifteen minutes	Summary sheet
12	extinguish the fire safely	Summary sheet
13	maintain a consistent focus on the task in hand	Summary sheet
14	show awareness of own safety during this activity	Summary sheet
15	show awareness of the safety of others during this activity.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 6 August 2009Level - Entry Level