Assessor Resource

FPICOR2204B
Follow fire prevention procedures

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


The unit involves following fire prevention procedures in a variety of work settings including a forest environment, saw mill, wood chip mill, veneer mill, board/plywood mill, timber treatment plants, downstream processing of timber, timber and wood products production, timber and wood products sales and service, forest products factory, forest products sales and service, horticultural, domestic, local council, emergency services environment

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority

This unit describes the outcomes required to follow fire prevention techniques and procedures during normal work activities. The unit includes implementing basic fire prevention measures

General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication

This unit replaces FPICOR2204A Follow fire prevention procedures

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently follow fire prevention procedures

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, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

compliance with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to following fire prevention procedures

compliance with organisational policies and procedures relevant to following fire prevention procedures

compliance with applicable licensing or certification requirements

effective communication and working safely with others

the ability to follow fire prevention procedures 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 required 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 undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 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 required knowledge

Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the essential required 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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to select and use fire extinguishing equipment

Communication skills and interpersonal techniques sufficient to interact appropriately with colleagues and others in the workplace

Literacy skills sufficient to accurately locate, record and report information

Numeracy skills sufficient to estimate, measure and calculate time required to complete a task

Problem solving skills sufficient to effectively recognise signs of fire or fire hazards; identify problems and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures; review and accurately identify work requirements

Required knowledge

Applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for fire prevention

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for fire prevention

Environmental risk assessment and hazard identification

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, maintenance and minimisation of carbon emissions

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire

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

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

environmental risk assessment and hazard identification

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and 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

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

established Emergency Evacuation Committee

Work order is to include:

instructions for the environmental monitoring of work and procedures, such as:

hot work permits

procedures to prevent fires

and may include:

environmental care requirements relevant to the work

Fire prevention may include:

cutting of fire breaks

clearing of undergrowth

identifying and using appropriate equipment to cut fire breaks and clear undergrowth

ensuring equipment is far enough away from combustible materials

housekeeping to ensure work area is clear of waste

provision of suitable fire fighting equipment

undertaking regular evacuation training

Appropriate personnel may include:

fire wardens

supervisors

suppliers

clients

colleagues

managers

emergency evacuation committee

Fire risks and hazards may include:

weather conditions which induce fire

welding or grinding sparks

dry undergrowth

unsafe work practices and use of equipment to create fire

combustible materials such as dry or dead scrub, tall grasses, rubbish, oily rags

waste material proximity to equipment

flammable liquids

inappropriate storing of materials and equipment

blocked or no access and exit

Fire extinguishing equipment may include:

extinguishers for electrical, chemical, gas, mechanical, paper, wood or natural fires

and may also include:

fire trucks

fire reels

fire hydrants and hoses

manual fire fighting instruments

fire service approved fire suppression extinguishing agents, such as foam and retardants

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

and may relate to:

evacuation

visitors

members of the public on site

Signs of fire may include:

lightning strikes

smoke

flames

storms

equipment overheating

flammable liquid spills

electrical ignition

changes to environmental conditions

Records and reports may include:

fire prevention procedures such as risk, hazards, incidents or equipment malfunctions

and may be:

manual

using a computer-based system or another appropriate organisational communication system

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to following fire prevention procedures are identified and followed 
Work order is reviewed in the context of fire prevention requirements, checked and clarified with appropriate personnel 
Existing and potential fire risks and hazards are detected and reported to appropriate personnel 
Fire extinguishing equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and fire prevention in line with site requirements 
Workplace procedures, work instructions and legislation for fire prevention practices are followed 
Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements 
Fire risks and hazards are eliminated or reduced, and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 
Signs of fire are recognised and alarm raised at appropriate time in line with workplace procedures 
Appropriate fire extinguishing equipment is selected in line with the nature and type of fire expected, checked and properly stored 
Training and/or professional development is accessed to maintain currency of competence in assessing fires within role and skill to respond to, and in using and/or accessing fire extinguishing equipment 
Appropriate personnel are notified and incident report completed 
Fire prevention procedures are recorded and reported in line with site procedures 

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