Unit Award Scheme

77879 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
8	how to protect regrowth through fencing, caging or dead hedging the stool	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
9	use two types of coppicing tool correctly	Summary sheet
10	identify three common coppice species	Summary sheet
11	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 3 May 2012Level - Entry Level