Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare a bushfire emergency plan for small scale buildings
Prepare a bushfire emergency plan for small scale buildings
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPBPA5006
CPPBPA5006
State Code
OEV70
OEV70
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2023
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
21/03/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to consult with a client with a property in a bushfire prone area and prepare a bushfire emergency plan for occupants of small scale buildings (less than 500 square metres). The unit applies to individuals who are paraprofessional workers and have technical and theoretical knowledge of bushfire impact on property developments. They demonstrate autonomy, judgement and responsibility in a range of contexts within broad but established parameters. They possess communication and analytical skills to determine and transmit solutions to complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for emergency plan development with client.
- 1.1 Determine scope of emergency plan and develop brief in consultation with client.
- 1.2 Locate building on maps and arrange site visit.
- 1.3 Access and review regional bushfire management plan for location of building.
- 1.4 Access and review Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating for building.
2 Determine bushfire threat, people and assets to be addressed in emergency plan.
- 2.1 Conduct a site assessment for bushfire risk for building and other structures on site.
- 2.2 Determine and record location, number and characteristics of residents to be included in emergency plan.
- 2.3 Determine and record location number and characteristics of livestock and pets to be included in emergency plan.
- 2.4 Determine and record other assets to be included in the emergency plan.
3 Discuss bushfire survival plan options and risks with client.
- 3.1 Discuss survival options for a bushfire event with client.
- 3.2 Discuss key trigger points to implement survival options for a bushfire event.
- 3.3 Identify and discuss key building and property maintenance actions leading up to bushfire season.
- 3.4 Identify and discuss components of emergency kit leading up to and during a bushfire event.
- 3.5 Identify key resources and implications required for survival plan options.
4 Document survival plan.
- 4.1 Collate assessment of site and discussions with client.
- 4.2 Select survival options and recommendations for emergency plan.
- 4.3 Prepare emergency plan according to industry standards.
- 4.4 Present emergency plan to client for feedback according to workplace procedures.
- 4.5 Review and respond to feedback from client.
- 4.6 Amend emergency plan according to feedback from client.
- 4.7 Finalise emergency plan and present to client according to workplace procedures.
- 4.8 Maintain records and file emergency plan according to workplace procedures.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIW2 | CPP51222 | Diploma of Bushfire Protection Assessment | Qualification |