Assessor Resource

AHCFIR201
Assist with prescribed burning

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with prescribed burning for agricultural or natural resource management purposes.

This unit applies to personnel participating in lighting and conducting prescribed burns under direct supervision.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Assist with preparations for the burn

1.1 Prepare machinery and equipment for use in the burn

1.2 Check and prepare safety equipment and personal protective equipment

1.3 Read or listen to information about contingency plans and seek clarification where required

1.4 Recognise and note assets requiring protection during the burn

1.5 Check personal role and activities during the burn

1.6 Discuss and clarify location and extent of the burn

2. Support conduct of burn

2.1 Provide assistance with pre-burn checks

2.2 Wear personal protective equipment throughout the burn

2.3 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures and enterprise operating procedures throughout the burn

2.4 Identify and maintain a safe escape route at all times

2.5 Raise problems or concerns during the burn with the supervisor

2.6 Maintain communication at all times

2.7 Observe conditions at the fire and note and report their effect on fire behaviour and development

2.8 Observe and report weather conditions and changes to fire behaviour

2.9 Use a fire extinguisher to extinguish fires according to enterprise requirements

3. Participate in clean-up activities

3.1 Carry out cleaning-up activities

3.2 Clean and store personal protective equipment, machinery and equipment

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated on at least one occasion.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare machinery and equipment to enterprise requirements before burning

continually monitor weather conditions throughout the burn

use personal protective equipment as required and check, clean and store on completion of the burn

identify appropriate safe escape routes throughout the burn

maintain communication with supervisor and other staff at all times throughout the burn

carry out clean up operations according to supervisor instructions to enterprise standards

apply work health and safety procedures throughout the burn

The candidate must be demonstrate knowledge of:

fire behaviour

extinguishing media and equipment

communication equipment and procedures

burning tactics and techniques

assets that need protecting throughout the burn

fire hazards, safety techniques

organisation’s operating procedures for prescribed burn

contingency plans and emergency procedures for the burn

purpose and use of personal protective equipment

work health and safety policies and procedures relevant to prescribed burning

key concepts of work health and safety and environmental legislative and enterprise requirements

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Assist with preparations for the burn

1.1 Prepare machinery and equipment for use in the burn

1.2 Check and prepare safety equipment and personal protective equipment

1.3 Read or listen to information about contingency plans and seek clarification where required

1.4 Recognise and note assets requiring protection during the burn

1.5 Check personal role and activities during the burn

1.6 Discuss and clarify location and extent of the burn

2. Support conduct of burn

2.1 Provide assistance with pre-burn checks

2.2 Wear personal protective equipment throughout the burn

2.3 Follow work health and safety policies and procedures and enterprise operating procedures throughout the burn

2.4 Identify and maintain a safe escape route at all times

2.5 Raise problems or concerns during the burn with the supervisor

2.6 Maintain communication at all times

2.7 Observe conditions at the fire and note and report their effect on fire behaviour and development

2.8 Observe and report weather conditions and changes to fire behaviour

2.9 Use a fire extinguisher to extinguish fires according to enterprise requirements

3. Participate in clean-up activities

3.1 Carry out cleaning-up activities

3.2 Clean and store personal protective equipment, machinery and equipment

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated on at least one occasion.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare machinery and equipment to enterprise requirements before burning

continually monitor weather conditions throughout the burn

use personal protective equipment as required and check, clean and store on completion of the burn

identify appropriate safe escape routes throughout the burn

maintain communication with supervisor and other staff at all times throughout the burn

carry out clean up operations according to supervisor instructions to enterprise standards

apply work health and safety procedures throughout the burn

The candidate must be demonstrate knowledge of:

fire behaviour

extinguishing media and equipment

communication equipment and procedures

burning tactics and techniques

assets that need protecting throughout the burn

fire hazards, safety techniques

organisation’s operating procedures for prescribed burn

contingency plans and emergency procedures for the burn

purpose and use of personal protective equipment

work health and safety policies and procedures relevant to prescribed burning

key concepts of work health and safety and environmental legislative and enterprise requirements

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Prepare machinery and equipment for use in the burn 
Check and prepare safety equipment and personal protective equipment 
Read or listen to information about contingency plans and seek clarification where required 
Recognise and note assets requiring protection during the burn 
Check personal role and activities during the burn 
Discuss and clarify location and extent of the burn 
Provide assistance with pre-burn checks 
Wear personal protective equipment throughout the burn 
Follow work health and safety policies and procedures and enterprise operating procedures throughout the burn 
Identify and maintain a safe escape route at all times 
Raise problems or concerns during the burn with the supervisor 
Maintain communication at all times 
Observe conditions at the fire and note and report their effect on fire behaviour and development 
Observe and report weather conditions and changes to fire behaviour 
Use a fire extinguisher to extinguish fires according to enterprise requirements 
Carry out cleaning-up activities 
Clean and store personal protective equipment, machinery and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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