Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
fatigue management
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying
machine isolation and guarding
hot work permits to be issued by authorised personnel
protective shields for welding and grinding activities
written/displayed evacuation procedures
appropriate fitness for the task
Environmental requirements may include:
- legislation
- organisational policies and procedures
- workplace practices
Legislative requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
heritage and traditional land owner issues
Organisational requirements may include:
legal
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality assurance
procedural manuals
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Fire prevention may include:
cutting of fire breaks
clearing of undergrowth
ensuring equipment is far enough away from combustible materials
housekeeping to ensure work area is clear of waste and that waste is stored in line with workplace procedures
providing suitable fire extinguishing equipment
undertaking regular evacuation training
maintaining an ordered work area to ensure access and exit
assessing equipment to ensure it is serviced as required in line with workplace procedures
quarantining equipment to be serviced in line with workplace procedures
Types of fires may include:
wildfires
electrical storm induced fires
arson
accidental fires
electrical fires
mechanical fires
Potential of fires may include:
assessing environmental conditions and operating procedures for any possible aspects which may cause fire
monitoring changes and forecasting potential changes (where possible) to environmental conditions which may cause fire
keeping appropriate personnel informed of changes and potential changes to environmental conditions which may cause fire
Equipment may include:
any plant and equipment used in harvesting or forest growing activities
Evaluation processes may include:
referring to available information (via MSDSs , HAZCHEM codes and signs) for chemical-based fires
continuous monitoring of environmental, weather and equipment conditions and changes
continuous monitoring of the impact of activities on the environment
Communication may include:
verbal and non-verbal language
constructive feedback
active listening
questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
use of positive, confident and cooperative language
use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences
control of tone of voice
body language
and may relate to:
evacuation
visitors or members of the public on site
Weather may include:
conditions such as:
high winds
electrical storms
lightning strikes
excessive heat and low humidity
Hazardous and flammable substances may include:
engine oils
fuels
treatment substances
cleaning products
Appropriate personnel may include:
fire wardens
fire response personnel
supervisors
suppliers
clients
colleagues
managers
emergency evacuation committee
Fire risks and hazards may include:
weather conditions which induce fire
welding or grinding sparks
dry undergrowth
potential of equipment use and unsafe work practices to create fire
combustible materials such as dry or dead scrub, tall grasses, rubbish, oily rags
waste material proximity to equipment
flammable liquids
inappropriate storing of materials and equipment
blocked or no access and exit
Controlled may include:
controlling vegetation (such as grass, heath, scrub and forest undergrowth) to minimise risk
cutting of firebreaks (including clearing areas which are slashed or ploughed and clear of any combustible material, wide enough to prevent fires jumping the break)
housekeeping to ensure flammable, combustible or waste materials are in safe proximity to machinery
Fire extinguishing equipment may include:
extinguishers for electrical, chemical, gas, mechanical, paper, wood or natural fires
and may also include:
fire trucks
fire reels
fire hydrants and hoses
manual fire fighting instruments
fire service approved fire suppression extinguishing agents, such as foam and retardants
Environmental management regulations:
eliminate or minimise exposure to hazards within the workplace and may cover:
environmental monitoring and audit plan
emissions - hazardous substances
air quality
noise pollution
dangerous goods/hazardous substances
risk of fire
waste minimisation
reuse and recycling
Signs of fire potential may include:
lightning strikes
high winds
smoke
flames
storms
equipment overheating
flammable liquid spills
electrical ignition
changes to environmental conditions
Records and reports may include:
environmental care and fire prevention procedures such as risk, hazards, incidents, equipment malfunctions
and may be:
manual
using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently evaluate fire potential and prevention
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to fire potential and prevention evaluation
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to fire potential and prevention evaluation
following applicable licensing or certification requirements
evaluation of fire potential and prevention in line with environmental legislation and workplace procedures
effective communication and safe work practices
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role