Assessor Resource
PUAFIR406
Develop simple prescribed burn plans
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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to develop simple prescribed burn plans for specified burn areas and to prepare the plans to achieve identified objectives.
A prescribed burn is the controlled application of fire under specified environmental conditions to a predetermined area and at the time, intensity and rate of spread required to attain planned resource management objectives. A simple prescribed burn is characterised by low risk, low intensity, small area, low potential impact on assets, completion in one shift and minimal variation of fuel and terrain.
A prescribed burn plan is an approved plan for the conduct of prescribed burning, it includes a map identifying the area to be burned and incorporates the specifications and conditions under which the operation is to be conducted.
The unit is applicable to personnel responsible for the development of simple prescribed burn plans.
The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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