Unit Award Scheme

79452 BUILDING A SURVIVAL SHELTER

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1identify the difference between dead wood and growing woodSummary sheet
2identify the safe width of wood to use when building a survival dead wood shelterSummary sheet
3select a pile of dead wood that is suitable to use in the shelterSummary sheet
4use the given tools safelySummary sheet
5make a dead wood survival shelter using only string, a bow saw and loppers to cut and secure the dead woodSummary sheet

acquired an understanding of

6why the particular shape of a survival shelter is importantSummary sheet
7why it is important which way the tapered end of the shelter facesSummary sheet

shown knowledge of

8how high and long the shelter should be.Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 15 September 2009Level - Entry Level