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Assist with prescribed burning

Assist with prescribed burning

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCFIR201A
State Code
D7054
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the process of assisting with prescribed burning for agricultural or natural resource purposes and defines the standard required to: prepare machinery and equipment before burning; undertake burn operations and monitor weather conditions; use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required and check, clean and store on completion of the burn; carry out clean up operations and monitor the site.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist with preparations for the burn
  • 1.1. Machinery and equipment to be used in the burn are prepared for use as directed.
  • 1.2. Safety equipment is checked and prepared for use.
  • 1.3. Information about contingency plans is read or listened to and clarification sought where required.
  • 1.4. Assets requiring protection during the burn are recognised and noted.
  • 1.5. Personal role and activities during the burn are checked with supervisor.
  • 1.6. Location and extent of the burn is discussed and clarified with the supervisor.
2. Support conduct of burn
  • 2.1. Assistance with pre-burn checks is provided as directed by the supervisor.
  • 2.2. Burn operations are undertaken in a safe manner.
  • 2.3. Problems or concerns during the burn are raised with the supervisor.
  • 2.4. Communication is maintained at all times in accordance with the organisation's procedures.
  • 2.5. Conditions at the fire are observed and their effect on fire behaviour and development are noted and reported to the supervisor.
  • 2.6. Weather conditions and changes to fire behaviour are observed and reported to the supervisor.
  • 2.7. A safe escape route is identified and maintained at all times.
  • 2.8. Personal protective equipment is fitted properly and worn throughout the burn.
3. Participate in clean-up activities
  • 3.1. Cleaning-up activities are carried out under direction in accordance with the organisation's procedures.
  • 3.2. Personal protective equipment is cleaned and returned to storage.
  • 3.3. Machinery and equipment used in the burn are cleaned and returned to storage.
  • 3.4. Cleaning and maintenance are carried out in accordance with the organisation's procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Prescribed burning may include:
the burning of either agricultural or natural areas, impacting on a range of threatened areas including:
buildings
utilities:
power and telephone lines
water supply structures
communications towers
public lands
area of rare or sensitive flora and fauna
other crops
tree plantations
other property.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
prepare machinery and equipment before burning
undertake burn operations and monitor weather conditions
use PPE as required and check, clean and store on completion of the burn
carry out clean up operations and monitor the site.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3405 RTE2002A Assist with prescribed burning Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM76 AHCFIR201 Assist with prescribed burning Unit of competency