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Assist with prescribed burning

Assist with prescribed burning

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCFIR201
State Code
BAM76
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/12/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with prescribed burning for agricultural or natural resource management purposes.This unit applies to personnel participating in lighting and conducting prescribed burns under direct supervision.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist with preparations for the burn
  • 1.1 Prepare machinery and equipment for use in the burn
  • 1.2 Check and prepare safety equipment and personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Read or listen to information about contingency plans and seek clarification where required
  • 1.4 Recognise and note assets requiring protection during the burn
  • 1.5 Check personal role and activities during the burn
  • 1.6 Discuss and clarify location and extent of the burn
2. Support conduct of burn
  • 2.1 Provide assistance with pre-burn checks
  • 2.2 Wear personal protective equipment throughout the burn
  • 2.3 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures and enterprise operating procedures throughout the burn
  • 2.4 Identify and maintain a safe escape route at all times
  • 2.5 Raise problems or concerns during the burn with the supervisor
  • 2.6 Maintain communication at all times
  • 2.7 Observe conditions at the fire and note and report their effect on fire behaviour and development
  • 2.8 Observe and report weather conditions and changes to fire behaviour
  • 2.9 Use a fire extinguisher to extinguish fires according to enterprise requirements
3. Participate in clean-up activities
  • 3.1 Carry out cleaning-up activities
  • 3.2 Clean and store personal protective equipment, machinery and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7054 AHCFIR201A Assist with prescribed burning Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT38 AHCFIR202 Assist with planned burning Unit of competency