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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for fires
  2. Assess fire potential
  3. Prevent fires

Performance Evidence

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:

follow organisational policies and procedures for fire potential and prevention

follow applicable licensing or certification requirements

identify and safely store flammable substances

use and maintain personal protective equipment and clothing

complete and maintain workplace information, records and reports.


Knowledge Evidence

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

organisational policies and procedures for fire prevention

fire types including:

wildfires

electrical storm induced fires

arson

accidental fires

electrical fires

fire prevention methods including:

cutting fire breaks

clearing undergrowth

ensuring combustible materials are safely stored

ensuring the work area is clear of waste and that exits are accessible

quarantining equipment to be serviced in line with workplace procedures

fire service approved fire suppression extinguishing agents

extinguishers for fires that are:

electrical

chemical

gas

mechanical

paper

wood or natural fires

weather conditions and their effect on fires:

high winds

electrical storms

lightning strikes

excessive heat and low humidity

fire risks including:

welding or grinding sparks

dry undergrowth

potential of equipment use and unsafe work practices to create fire

combustible materials including 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

safe methods for storing flammable, combustible or waste materials

methods for controlling vegetation to minimize fire risks

requirements for fire breaks.