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Plan prescribed burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management

Plan prescribed burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCFIR502
State Code
BAT75
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/09/2016
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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
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and monitor plans for prescribed burning in areas associated with fuel management and for the conservation of ecological and cultural assets.The unit includes the identification of advantages and risks in burning for fuel management, identification of ecological and cultural assets and values and the conducting, monitoring and evaluation of a prescribed burn.This unit applies to individuals whose job roles include preparing and monitoring plans for prescribed burning for fuel management taking into consideration the ecological and cultural assets and values of the target area. Work is undertaken without supervision. They may also have responsibility for the work of others involved in the program.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. Assess a designated site/area for prescribed burning
  • 1.1 Locate, assess and record accumulated fuel, cultural heritage and environmental assets
  • 1.2 Locate, assess and record reference areas, experimental plots, populations of flora and fauna that may be affected by fire
  • 1.3 Assess and record potential impacts on natural and cultural heritage assets from prescribed burn preparation and burning activities
  • 1.4 Assess potential risks and hazards
  • 1.5 Identify the history of previous burns on the site, including frequency, season, intensity and extent
  • 1.6 Take into account legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to prescribed burn preparation and burning activities
  • 1.7 Assess the suitability of a site or area for fuel reduction using prescribed burning and identify alternative strategies where necessary
  • 1.8 Determine resources and equipment required to implement the plan
2. Plan for prescribed burning
  • 2.1 Conduct site assessment to confirm targeted selection of sites or areas for prescribed burning
  • 2.2 Establish objectives for fuel reduction, ecological and cultural heritage protection
  • 2.3 Select strategies and tactics suitable for the area and consistent with the burn objectives
  • 2.4 Assess wildfire hazards and risks of selected strategies and tactics
  • 2.5 Conduct consultation and ongoing liaison with stakeholders
  • 2.6 Ensure plan addresses work health and safety, protection of life, property, assets and the environment and is in accordance with legislative requirements
  • 2.7 Ensure required resources and the optimum timing to reduce risk are included in the plan
3. Conduct post burn monitoring and evaluation
  • 3.1 Develop and record post burn monitoring and evaluation activities
  • 3.2 Assess outcomes of the prescribed burn against established objectives for fuel management and protection of ecological and cultural heritage assets
  • 3.3 Develop recommendations based on information from monitoring and evaluation activities that are consistent with relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice and organisational obligations
  • 3.4 Document and report monitoring and evaluation findings
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6859 AHCILM509A Plan burning activities for natural and cultural resource management Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCT95 AHCFIR503 Plan and evaluate burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDA6 AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Qualification