Level One Award in Outdoor Learning (QCF 3 credits)
Two units covering:
- Outdoor Learning Practical Skills
Unit code: GB71CY014 (2 credits)
- Health and Safety for Working Outdoors
Unit code: PL11CY012 (1 credit)
Cambium Course code:
Name ______
Date Started ______
Course completion date ______
Date booklet sent to tutor ______
I declare that all work included in this booklet is my own
Signed: ______Date: ______
- OPS – Outdoor Practical Skills
- HSWO – Health and Safety when Working Outdoors
Unit Name: Outdoor Practical Skills
Level:One
Credit:2
GLH:2
Learning Outcomes(The learner will ) / Assessment Criteria
(The learner can) / Assessment Method/task / Assessed by:
Peer Tutor / Page no:
1
Know the hazards in an outdoor setting / 1.1Identify different types of hazards in an outdoor setting / Group activity: identifying hazards within woodland
1.2 Outline the different steps of a risk assessment / Tutor-led activity outlining 5 steps to risk assessment
1.3 Use protective clothing for working in an outdoor setting. / Select appropriate PPE for working outdoors (using tools, lighting fire)
2
Know how the use of the outdoors can impact on the environment / 2.1 Give a simple definition of biodiversity / Complete in workbook
2.2 Identify local species of plants and animals / Insert and annotate photo into workbook
2.3 Identify activities which could impact upon biodiversity / Insert and annotate photo into workbook
3 Be able to use hand tools in an outdoor setting. / 3.1 Identify different hand tools / Tutor discussion/
Photos from training
3.2 Use different hand tools in an outdoor setting / Tutor discussion
3.3 Clean and store tools safely / Tutor discussion
3.4 Leave the work area safe and tidy / Workbook: importance of maintaining tidy and safe workplace
4. Be able to construct items from outdoor materials. / 4.1 Use Knots / Photos taken during outdoor session
4.2 Make an item using outdoor materials / Photos taken during outdoor session
4.3 Participate with the building of a temporary shelter / Photos taken during outdoor session
5. Be able to create a campfire / 5.1 State the safety rules for using a campfire / Work book
5.2 Participate in the laying and extinguishing of a campfire / Photos taken during outdoor session
Unit Name: Health and Safety Working Outdoors
Level:One
Credit:1
GLH:1
Learning Outcomes / Assessment Criteria / Assessment Method / Assessed by:Peer Tutor / Page no:
1.Know the potential hazard when working outdoors and how they can be avoided. / 1.1 State what the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’ mean. / Complete definitions provided in workbook
1.2. Outline a range of potential hazards relating to tools, materials and the environment when working outdoors / Insert risk assessment from training
1.3 State how the hazards outlined in 1.2 can be controlled / Insert risk assessment from training
1.4 State how to report a hazard when working outdoors / Verbal explanation to tutor
2. Under-stand health and safety (H & S) arrange-ments for working outdoors / 2.1 Outline why it is important to follow H & S procedures when working outdoors / Discussion with tutor
2.2 Identify safety signs/symbols that may be seen during outdoor work / Discussion with tutor
2.3 State how individuals are provided with H & S information working outdoors / Discussion with tutor
2.4 State what to do in the case of an accident when working outdoors / Discussion with tutor
2.5 Identify procedures for speaking to someone when there are concerns about how safe the work is. / Complete list in workbook after peer/tutor group discussion
3.
Be able to comply with all rules and regulations of the work area when working outdoors / 3.1 Identify the location of:
- First aid box
- First aid assistance
- Emergency telephone
- Accident log
- Safety equipment
- Safety clothing
3.2 Identify safety clothing and equipment required for a range of outdoor tasks / Discussion during training/ annotated photo
3.3 Demonstrate visual checking of equipment and safety clothing before starting work and when leaving the site / Discussion during training/annotated photo
3.4 Apply H & S measures, including the use of safety equipment and clothing. / Discussion/annotated photos during training
Activity 1
Risk Assessing Outdoor Learning
This activity will cover:
Outdoor Practical Skills
1.1 Identify different types of hazard in an outdoor setting
1.2 Outline the different steps of a risk assessment
Health and Safety Working Outdoors
1.1 State what the terms hazard and risk mean
1.2 Outline a range of potential hazards relating to tools, materials and the environment when working outdoors
1.3 State how the hazards in 1.2 can be controlled
1.4 State how to report a hazard when working outdoors
(Please insert your completed risk assessment form)
State what the terms ‘Hazard’ and ‘Risk’ mean
______is something that could cause harm.
______is the likelihood of the ______causing harm.
The five steps to Risk Assessment have been jumbled up in the table below.
Rewrite the steps in the correct order in the table beneath.
Evaluate the risks and decide on precautionReview your assessment and update if necessary
Identify the hazards
Record your findings and implement them
Decide who might be harmed and how
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Activity 2 - Biodiversity
This activity will cover:
Outdoor Practical Skills
2.1 Give a simple definition of biodiversity
2.2. Identify local species of plants
Fill in the blank spaces with the words provided in the box below.
Biological diversity – or ______– is the term given to the variety of _____ on ______. It is the variety within and between all ______of ______, ______and ______and the ______within which they live and ______.
Identify local plants
Give descriptions for some photos of plants you found in the woodland.
Activity 3
Knots and shelters
This activity covers;
Outdoor Practical Skills
4.1 Use knots
4.3 Participate in building of a temporary shelter
Health and safety for working outdoors
1.2 Outline a range of potential hazards relating to tools, materials and the environment when working outdoors
3.3 Demonstrate visual checking of equipment for a range of outdoor tasks
Insert photo of your shelter built on training day, describe the technique and materials you chose.
Activity 4 – Tool use – making an item from natural materials
This activity will cover:
Outdoor Practical Skills
1.3 Use protective clothing for work in an outdoor setting
2.3 Identify activities which could impact on biodiversity
3.1 Identify hand tools
3.2 Use different hand tools in an outdoor setting
3.3 Clean and store tools safely
4.2 Make an item using outdoor materials
Health and Safety for Working Outdoors
3.2 Identify safety clothing and equipment required for a range of tasks
3.3 Demonstrate visual checking of equipment required for a range of tasks
3.4 Apply health and safety measures including the use of safety equipment and clothing when working outdoors.
Insert photo of item made from natural materials.
Activity 5 – Health and Safety
This activity covers:
Health and Safety for Working Outdoors
(This will be signed off by your tutor on the training day)
2.1 Outline why it is important to follow H&S procedures when working outdoors
2.3 State how individuals are provided with H&S information when working outdoors
3.1 Identify location of; first aid box, first aid assistance, emergency telephone, accident log, safety equipment and safety clothing.
Identify the location of:
First Aid BoxFirst Aid Assistance
Emergency Telephone
Accident Log
Safety Equipment
Safety Clothing
Activity 6 – Tool use – making picture frames
Using loppers, knots and square lashing, make a picture frame
Outdoor Practical Skills
1.3 Use protective clothing for work in an outdoor setting
2.3 Identify activities that could impact on biodiversity
3.1 Identify hand tools
3.2 Use different hand tools in an outdoor setting
3.3 Clean and store tools safely
4.2 Make an item using outdoor materials
Health and Safety for Working Outdoors
3.2 Identify safety clothing and equipment required for a range of tasks
3.3 Demonstrate visual checking of equipment required for a range of tasks
3.4 Apply health and safety measures including the use of safety equipment and clothing when working outdoors.
2.5 Identify procedures for speaking to someone when there have been some concerns about how safe the work is.
Insert photo of frame made on your course
The procedures to follow are mixed up below.
List procedures in the right order in the table below.
Listen to advice from line manager / person responsibleTalk about the concern to your line manager / person responsible
Make a record of the concern and actions taken to address it
Identify the concern
Act on advice from line manager / person responsible
Procedures
12
3
4
5
Activity 7 – Campfire
This activity covers:
Outdoor Practical Skills
2.3 Identify activities that could impact on biodiversity
5.1 State the safety rules for using a campfire
5.2 Participate in laying and extinguishing of a campfire
Health and safety for working outdoors
1.2 Outline a range of potential hazards relating to tools, materials and the environment when working outdoors
3.2 Identify safety clothing and equipment required for a range of tasks
3.3 Demonstrate visual checking of equipment required for a range of tasks
3.4 Apply health and safety measures including the use of safety equipment and clothing when working outdoors
Describe three safety rules for using the campfire.
1) Set up the _____ safely with a at least ____ away from seating
2) Makesure there is adequate PPE, such as ______and ______for extinguishing
3) Ensure your ______and______is clear of the _____pit
Fill in the statements using the words from the box below:
Fire gloves dry wood1.5m tinder fire
Fire-pit water
What could happen to the woodland (the environmental impact) as a result of having a campfire?
Circle whether true/false
The environmental impact of having a campfire in the woodland could be:
Attract nesting birds to the campfire circle [True/False]
Reduce the amount of invertebrates in the fire pit area [True/False]
Change the chemical pH of the fire pit area [True/False]
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