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Develop simple prescribed burn plans

Develop simple prescribed burn plans

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR406
State Code
OAY65
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/04/2020
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
08/04/2020
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to develop simple prescribed burn plans for specified burn areas and to prepare the plans to achieve identified objectives.A prescribed burn is the controlled application of fire under specified environmental conditions to a predetermined area and at the time, intensity and rate of spread required to attain planned resource management objectives. A simple prescribed burn is characterised by low risk, low intensity, small area, low potential impact on assets, completion in one shift and minimal variation of fuel and terrain.A prescribed burn plan is an approved plan for the conduct of prescribed burning, it includes a map identifying the area to be burned and incorporates the specifications and conditions under which the operation is to be conducted.The unit is applicable to personnel responsible for the development of simple prescribed burn plans. The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify burn areas and burn objectives
  • 1.1 Areas requiring simple prescribed burning are identified, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.2 Burn objectives are identified, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.3 Target groups are identified and consultation process is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Legislative and regulatory requirements are identified and complied with throughout planning process
2 Prepare prescribed burnplan for simple burn
  • 2.1 Key features of the burn area are identified including variations in terrain, fuel types and quantities control lines and weather
  • 2.2 Risks from proposed burn, both on and off site, are assessed and considered in planning process including operational hazards, safety of people, protection of property, assets, environment and ecological risks
  • 2.3 Results of consultation are factored into the planning process, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.4 Fire behaviour to meet burn objectives and to account for variations in fuel, terrain and weather is determined
  • 2.5 Burn ignition strategies and tactics required for fire behaviour, intensity and that are suitable for location are determined, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.6 Lighting techniques and lighting patterns are identified
  • 2.7 Hazard and risk mitigation are determined and asset protection works are identified
  • 2.8 Strategies for mitigating hazards and risks are identified and required preparatory works are identified
  • 2.9 Strategies and tactics for controlling prescribed burn are identified
  • 2.10 Type and quantity of resources required are identified
  • 2.11 Prescriptions for implementation of burn plan strategies and tactics are documented, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.12 Contingencies are outlined in the prescribed burn plan
  • 2.13 Prescribed burn plan is prepared, in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Gain approval ofprescribed burnplan
  • 3.1 Prescribed burn plan is submitted for approval, in accordance with organisational procedures and legislative requirements
  • 3.2 Modifications and amendments to prescribed burn plan are made based on feedback received
  • 3.3 Prescribed burn plan approval is gained
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State Code National Code Title Type
WG124 PUAFIR413 Develop simple prescribed burn plans Unit of competency