Making animal manure fire bricks safely
Challenge reference: 10219
Active
Notional learning hours
30
Level
Level 2
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will independently prepare materials, operate a briquette press, and produce safe, usable manure briquettes, demonstrating understanding of the full process from raw material to storage.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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1
. Understand the process and safety requirements of making animal manure fire bricks. -
2
. Prepare materials and create a consistent briquette mixture.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Describe potential hazards such as dust inhalation, contamination, or press-related injuries
- Identify correct PPE for each stage of production
- Explain why proper drying and storage prevent mould or poor combustion
- Prepare manure
- Measure binder ingredients accurately using weight or volume
- Adjust water content to achieve a pliable, non-sticky mixture
- Explain how different binders (e.g., sawdust, paper pulp) affect briquette performance
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Record of oral questioning
1
Observation checklist
2
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