Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below

OHS requirements are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include:
the use of personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying
machine isolation and guarding
hot work permits to be issued by authorised personnel
protective shields for welding and grinding activities
written/displayed evacuation procedures
appropriate fitness for the task

Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
heritage and traditional land owner issues

Organisational requirements
may include legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures and trials, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines), established Emergency Evacuation Committee

Fire prevention
may include cutting of fire breaks, clearing of undergrowth, ensuring equipment is far enough away from combustible materials, housekeeping to ensure work area is clear of waste, and the provision of suitable fire fighting equipment, evacuation trials

Potential of fire
may include assessing environmental conditions and operating procedures for any possible aspects which may cause fire

Fires
may include wildfires, electrical storm induced fires, arson, accidental fires, electrical fires and mechanical fires

Equipment
may include any plant and equipment used in harvesting or forest growing activities

Evaluation
may include evaluation of chemical based fires (using MSD sheets, HAZCHEM etc), environmental, weather and equipment conditions

Communication
may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language
may relate to evacuation, visitors or members of the public on site

Weather
may include conditions such as high winds, electrical storms, lightning strikes and excessive heat and low humidity

Hazardous and flammable substances
may include engine oils, fuels and treatment substances

Appropriate personnel
may include fire wardens, fire response personnel, supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers, Emergency Evacuation Committee

Fire risks and hazards
may include weather conditions which induce fire, welding or grinding sparks, dry undergrowth, the potential of equipment created fire, combustible materials such as dry or dead scrub, tall grasses, rubbish, oily rags, waste material proximity to equipment, and flammable liquids

Controlled
may include controlling vegetation (such as grass, heath, scrub and forest undergrowth) to minimise risk, cutting of firebreaks (including clearing areas which are slashed or ploughed and clear of any combustible material, wide enough to prevent fires jumping the break), housekeeping to ensure flammable, combustible or waste materials are in safe proximity to machinery

Signs of fire potential
may include lightning strikes, high winds, smoke, flames, storms, equipment overheating, flammable liquid spills and electrical ignition

Records and reports
may include environmental care and fire prevention procedures such as risk, hazards, incidents or equipment malfunctions
may be manual, using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently evaluating fire potential and prevention according to organisational requirements

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Comply with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice, including OHS, environmental and organisational policies and procedures, relevant to evaluating fire potential and prevention
Comply with applicable licensing or certification requirements
Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
Efficiently evaluating fire potential and prevention in accordance with environmental legislation and workplace procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to evaluating fire potential and prevention
specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI05 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the essential underpinning knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplacePerformance Level 1 at this level, the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectivelyPerformance Level 2 at this level, the candidate is required to manage tasksPerformance Level 3 at this level, the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks
Communicating ideas and information
By reporting the potential of fire to personnel (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
By evaluating types and potential for fire through risk assessment (1)

Planning and organising activities
By continuously monitoring conditions for fire potential (1)

Working with others and in teams
By communicating with personnel using approved communication methods (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
By selecting appropriate resources and equipment for work tasks (2)

Solving problems
By controlling fire risks and hazards (1)

Using technology
By regularly checking equipment is serviceable (1)