Unit of competency Outline
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Develop prescribed burning plans (adapted from PUALPW056A)
Develop prescribed burning plans (adapted from PUALPW056A)
Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR406A
PUAFIR406A
State Code
C8937
C8937
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/01/2007
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
25/01/2007
Nominal Hours
40
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Hazards may include
flammable vegetation
flammable hazardous materials
adjoining land use, proximity to urban areas
Actions may include
assist in community protection
hazard reduction
vegetation management
habitat management
management of cultural sites
Interested parties may include
government organisations including local, state and federal
adjacent land owners and/or managers
community groups with specific interests
Safety of people may include
people on areas adjacent to the target area
people permanently or temporarily in the target area
smoke management
Protection of property and assets may include
property and assets adjacent to the target area
commercial crops or other assets on the target area
cultural sites, historical buildings, etc.
Protection of the environment may include
native flora and fauna
rare and endangered species
water quality
soil conservation
safe use of chemical sprays
smoke management
Incidents may include
fire escapes over control lines
accidental chemical spillage
damage to equipment and property
damage to environment
injury to persons
complaints from persons or organisations
flammable vegetation
flammable hazardous materials
adjoining land use, proximity to urban areas
Actions may include
assist in community protection
hazard reduction
vegetation management
habitat management
management of cultural sites
Interested parties may include
government organisations including local, state and federal
adjacent land owners and/or managers
community groups with specific interests
Safety of people may include
people on areas adjacent to the target area
people permanently or temporarily in the target area
smoke management
Protection of property and assets may include
property and assets adjacent to the target area
commercial crops or other assets on the target area
cultural sites, historical buildings, etc.
Protection of the environment may include
native flora and fauna
rare and endangered species
water quality
soil conservation
safe use of chemical sprays
smoke management
Incidents may include
fire escapes over control lines
accidental chemical spillage
damage to equipment and property
damage to environment
injury to persons
complaints from persons or organisations
Critical aspects of evidence
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated by:
identifying wildfire hazards
developing objectives
meeting objectives for burn strategies and tactics
minimising environmental impact
recognising and consulting interested parties
Interdependent assessment of units
Pre-requisite units:
PUAFIR303A Suppress wildfire
Co-requisite units:
Nil
Underpinning knowledge
wildfire hazards
prescribed burning strategies
wildfire behaviour
organisational procedures and programs
legislation relevant to wildfire hazard reduction
effects of fire on vegetation, fauna and fuel accumulation
effects of fire on areas and places of cultural significance
Underpinning skills
community consultation and liaison
recommending actions to be taken, communicating with others
preparation of plans
map reading
measuring quantities, calculating areas
Resource implications
travel to remote locations may be necessary
Consistency of performance
competency demonstrated over a period of time within the range of variables
Context of assessment
on the job and/or
indirect evidence in the form of documentation, and/or
discussion with the applicant and nominated referees
simulated situations
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated by:
identifying wildfire hazards
developing objectives
meeting objectives for burn strategies and tactics
minimising environmental impact
recognising and consulting interested parties
Interdependent assessment of units
Pre-requisite units:
PUAFIR303A Suppress wildfire
Co-requisite units:
Nil
Underpinning knowledge
wildfire hazards
prescribed burning strategies
wildfire behaviour
organisational procedures and programs
legislation relevant to wildfire hazard reduction
effects of fire on vegetation, fauna and fuel accumulation
effects of fire on areas and places of cultural significance
Underpinning skills
community consultation and liaison
recommending actions to be taken, communicating with others
preparation of plans
map reading
measuring quantities, calculating areas
Resource implications
travel to remote locations may be necessary
Consistency of performance
competency demonstrated over a period of time within the range of variables
Context of assessment
on the job and/or
indirect evidence in the form of documentation, and/or
discussion with the applicant and nominated referees
simulated situations
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D3772 | PUAFIR406B | Develop prescribed burning plans | Unit of competency |