Unit of competency Outline

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Conduct fire team operations

Conduct fire team operations

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIERR201D
State Code
WH265
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct fire team operations within the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for fire team operations
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply fire team operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.5 Identify and confirm the roles and responsibilities for each team member
  • 1.6 Identify and explain types of fire fighting appliances and confirm their applications
  • 1.7 Identify, establish and maintain communication systems with other personnel during the fighting or containment of fires
  • 1.8 Audit each fire board, depot, sub-station and station, identify, clarify and confirm location and range of appliances
2. Fight or contain fires
  • 2.1 Receive, document, clarify and confirm notification of fire operations from the appropriate authority
  • 2.2 Move or travel to the fire site in accordance with site procedures
  • 2.3 Identify or receive and confirm on the type, nature, source and intensity of the fire and communicate details to appropriate authorities
  • 2.4 Identify, select, wear and apply appliances and equipment appropriate to the fire circumstances
  • 2.5 Continually monitor conditions in the fire area and modify fire fighting techniques/applications to reduce the impact of identified and/or potential hazards
  • 2.6 Avoid unnecessary risks to self and other team members
  • 2.7 Apply isolation and evacuation procedures
3. Finalise the operation
  • 3.1 Avoid fire recurrence by watering, raking down and/or chemical application
  • 3.2 Isolate, barricade, rope-off, secure and monitor fire area
  • 3.3 Clean and inspect appliances and equipment and store in the designated location
  • 3.4 Report, record and process appliances and equipment for maintenance and/or repair
  • 3.5 Participate in debriefs and complete written records/documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB229 RIIERR201A Conduct fire team operations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAK91 RIIERR201E Conduct fire team operations Unit of competency