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Assess strategic planning proposals for compliance with bushfire requirements

Assess strategic planning proposals for compliance with bushfire requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPBPA5008
State Code
OEW44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2023
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
21/03/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply jurisdictional bushfire regulatory requirements to assess strategic planning proposals and prepare a report for inclusion with the planning application. The unit applies to individuals who are paraprofessional workers and have technical and theoretical knowledge of bushfire impact on property developments. They demonstrate autonomy, judgement and responsibility in a range of contexts within broad but established parameters. They possess communication and analytical skills to determine and transmit solutions to complex problems to others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Access and prepare resources for strategic planning proposal.
  • 1.1 Discuss strategic planning proposal and outcomes with client.
  • 1.2 Review jurisdictional strategic planning proposal process and regulatory requirements.
  • 1.3 Access and interpret maps and plans and locate site for strategic planning proposal.
  • 1.4 Undertake assessment of landscape bushfire hazard for strategic planning proposal with bushfire regulatory requirements.
  • 1.5 Review codes of practice and other guidance material relevant to strategic planning proposal for bushfire prone areas.
2 Assess compliance with bushfire regulatory requirements for strategic planning proposal.
  • 2.1 Interpret bushfire regulatory requirements governing strategic planning proposals for bushfire prone areas.
  • 2.2 Identify key bushfire compliance considerations impacting strategic planning proposal according to bushfire regulatory requirements.
  • 2.3 Review supplementary reports to identify opportunities and constraints for compliance with bushfire regulatory requirements.
3 Develop options for strategic planning proposal to achieve compliance.
  • 3.1 Analyse options for compliance with bushfire regulatory requirements.
  • 3.2 Select options for compliance best suited to proposed development.
  • 3.3 Discuss options for compliance with client and seek feedback.
  • 3.4 Review and respond to client feedback and finalise proposal to meet bushfire regulatory requirements.
4 Prepare report for client.
  • 4.1 Identify submission requirements for strategic planning proposal.
  • 4.2 Prepare spatial representation of potential impact of bushfire to support submission.
  • 4.3 Prepare report that demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements for strategic planning proposals in bushfire prone areas.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BIW2 CPP51222 Diploma of Bushfire Protection Assessment Qualification