Assessor Resource

FWPCOR2204
Follow fire prevention procedures

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prevent fires during normal work activities. It includes the use of fire extinguishing equipment and methods for detecting fire risks.

The unit applies to those working in a broad range of job roles across different work settings in a forestry environment: including saw mill, wood chip mill, veneer mill, board/plywood mill, timber treatment plant, forest products factory, and forest products sales and service, horticultural, domestic, local council and emergency services.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for fire prevention

1.1 Review work order for policies and procedures for fire prevention, and check wih appropriate personnel

1.2 Identify and report existing and potential fire risks and hazards to appropriate personnel

1.3 Select appropriate fire extinguishing equipment for fire prevention

1.4 Follow workplace procedures, work instructions and legislation for fire prevention

1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others according to WHS requirements

2. Implement fire prevention activities

2.1 Eliminate or reduce fire risks and hazards and report in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2 Recognise signs of fire and raise alarm at appropriate time, according to workplace procedures

2.3 Select, check, use and store fire extinguishing equipment appropriately for the nature and type of fire

2.4 Access training and/or professional development to maintain currency of competence in assessing fires, responding to fires, and in using and/or accessing, fire extinguishing equipment

2.5 Notify appropriate personnel and complete incident and other required reports about the fire

2.6 Record and report fire prevention procedures

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

identify problems and equipment faults that might lead to fires, and recognise signs of fires

select and use fire extinguishing equipment

follow site, legal and organisational requirements and protocols relevant to fire procedures in the workplace

locate, record and report information about fires.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

legal and organisational requirements and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for fire prevention

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

organisational and site policies and procedures for fire prevention

environmental risk assessment and hazard identification for:

flammable liquid and gases that might be used or found in the workplace

storage areas for flammable liquids or gases

mixing and blending vessels for flamable liquids or gases

types of tools and equipment, and their safe use, for fire prevention

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

signs of fire

personal protective equipment and its fire protection properties

fire weather evaluation.

The following resources must be made available:

fire extinguishers

policies and procedures for fire prevention

personal protective equipment.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for fire prevention

1.1 Review work order for policies and procedures for fire prevention, and check wih appropriate personnel

1.2 Identify and report existing and potential fire risks and hazards to appropriate personnel

1.3 Select appropriate fire extinguishing equipment for fire prevention

1.4 Follow workplace procedures, work instructions and legislation for fire prevention

1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others according to WHS requirements

2. Implement fire prevention activities

2.1 Eliminate or reduce fire risks and hazards and report in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2 Recognise signs of fire and raise alarm at appropriate time, according to workplace procedures

2.3 Select, check, use and store fire extinguishing equipment appropriately for the nature and type of fire

2.4 Access training and/or professional development to maintain currency of competence in assessing fires, responding to fires, and in using and/or accessing, fire extinguishing equipment

2.5 Notify appropriate personnel and complete incident and other required reports about the fire

2.6 Record and report fire prevention procedures

Not Applicable

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

identify problems and equipment faults that might lead to fires, and recognise signs of fires

select and use fire extinguishing equipment

follow site, legal and organisational requirements and protocols relevant to fire procedures in the workplace

locate, record and report information about fires.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

legal and organisational requirements and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for fire prevention

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

organisational and site policies and procedures for fire prevention

environmental risk assessment and hazard identification for:

flammable liquid and gases that might be used or found in the workplace

storage areas for flammable liquids or gases

mixing and blending vessels for flamable liquids or gases

types of tools and equipment, and their safe use, for fire prevention

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information

signs of fire

personal protective equipment and its fire protection properties

fire weather evaluation.

The following resources must be made available:

fire extinguishers

policies and procedures for fire prevention

personal protective equipment.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
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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
Review work order for policies and procedures for fire prevention, and check wih appropriate personnel 
Identify and report existing and potential fire risks and hazards to appropriate personnel 
Select appropriate fire extinguishing equipment for fire prevention 
Follow workplace procedures, work instructions and legislation for fire prevention 
Establish and maintain communication with others according to WHS requirements 
Eliminate or reduce fire risks and hazards and report in accordance with workplace procedures 
Recognise signs of fire and raise alarm at appropriate time, according to workplace procedures 
Select, check, use and store fire extinguishing equipment appropriately for the nature and type of fire 
Access training and/or professional development to maintain currency of competence in assessing fires, responding to fires, and in using and/or accessing, fire extinguishing equipment 
Notify appropriate personnel and complete incident and other required reports about the fire 
Record and report fire prevention procedures 

Forms

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