Unit Award Scheme

LE5884 COPPICING WOODLAND SHRUBS AND TREES

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	at least two benefits of preserving woodlands for conservation	Summary sheet
2	at least two benefits of coppicing as a woodland management technique	Summary sheet
3	at least three types of coppicing tools available	Summary sheet
4	at least three different species suitable for coppicing	Summary sheet
5	at least three different coppice products produced from three different species	Summary sheet
6	the correct cutting position when coppicing	Summary sheet
7	at least two health and safety requirements when coppicing	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
8	use two types of coppicing tool correctly	Summary sheet
9	identify three common coppice species	Summary sheet
10	use correct techniques to cut coppice poles and prepare them for use in a coppice product.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 2 December 2005Level - Entry Level