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

Required Skills

apply extinguishing media to the fire

obtain water from reticulatedstatic water supplies

operate a branch

operate a fire extinguisher

Required Knowledge

behaviour of a buildingstructure in a fire

causes and signs of structural collapse

extinguishing media

fire behaviour

fire tetrahedron

firefighting foams

firefighting techniques and procedures

fireground signals audible and visual

hazards

methods of heat transfer

organisational procedures

portable fire extinguishers

principles and methods of extinguishment

procedures for working with ladders ropes and lines

safe work practices

tying knots

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

identify signs of structural collapse

apply firefighting techniques

select and use appropriate personal protective clothing

select and use firefighting equipment

implement actions at the incident to avoid the risk of injury

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed onthejob andor in a range of simulated environments

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

range of controlled or simulated fires

firefighting equipment

extinguishing media

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

This unit may be assessed with the following units

PUATEAB Work in a team

PUATEA001B Work in a team

Type of fire must include:

Personal protective clothing must include:

and may also include:

Water supplies may include:

Equipment must include:

and may also include:

Extinguishing media must include:

and may also include:

Hazards must include:

Access to the location of the fire must include:

Damage to the environment may include:

Changing conditions at the fire may include:

Ancillary activities may include: