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

Required Skills

assist with preparations for the burn

participate in briefings and debriefings

participate in cleanup activities

participate in conducting the burn

use suppression and ignition equipment

Required Knowledge

burn ignition and suppression tactics and techniques

extinguishing media and equipment

fire behaviour

fire hazards

ignition media and equipment

organisational operating and work health and safety procedures

working safely around fire

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to

work as a member of a team and follow safe work practices

undertake preburn checks

assist in lighting a burn using the relevant equipment

use extinguishing media and equipment in suppression activities

follow directions and respond appropriately to instructions given during the burn

communicate effectively with supervisor and members of the team

Consistency in performance

Competency must be demonstrated in a range of actual andor fieldbased workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an agency approved fieldbased environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

range of controlled fires or prescribed burns

ignition equipment

suppression equipment

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agencyapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Equipment and media may include:

Assets requiring protection may include:

Conditions at the burn may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Clean-up activities may include: