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Manage wildfire hazard reduction programs

Manage wildfire hazard reduction programs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCFIR504
State Code
OCS28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage wildfire hazard reduction programs.The unit applies to those whose job role includes managing wildfire hazard reduction programs through planning, advising and monitoring the performance of operational personnel undertaking fire prevention activities. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.Legislation and regulations apply to planned burns in many jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop wildfire prevention strategies
  • 1.1 Conduct a potential wildfire hazard rating for a target site according to accepted industry rating systems
  • 1.2 Conduct a potential risk assessment from wildfires for buildings, structures and cultural sites
  • 1.3 Confirm wildfire hazard reduction strategies incorporates social, environmental and economic impacts
  • 1.4 Consult and gain support from stakeholders for proposed wildfire hazard reduction strategy
  • 1.5 Develop strategies for proposed wildfire hazard reduction according to workplace priorities, local fire agencies and legislative requirements
  • 1.6 Confirm strategies comply with workplace health and safety, public health and safety and animal welfare regulatory requirements and workplace guidelines
2. Implement and monitor wildfire hazard reduction
  • 2.1 Determine equipment, chemicals and bio-agents required for hazard reduction activities
  • 2.2 Implement hazard reduction strategies as developed according to workplace plans, policies and procedures, local fire agency and legislative requirements
  • 2.3 Incorporate biosecurity and environmentally sustainable practices in hazard reduction plans
  • 2.4 Coordinate hazard reduction activities with relevant agencies and other land users
  • 2.5 Monitor progress of hazard reduction activities
  • 2.6 Review hazard reduction plans, strategies and operational procedures and process recommendations for change
3. Process records
  • 3.1 Report recommended changes to plans and strategies
  • 3.2 Ensure records are maintained for quantities and type of chemicals or biological agents used for hazard reduction
  • 3.3 Ensure records are maintained for hazard reduction actions
  • 3.4 Process incident report
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL63 AHCFIR501 Manage wildfire hazard reduction programs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGF9 AHC51120 Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management Qualification