| The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
Simple prescribed burn is characterised by: | completion in one shift low intensitylow potential impact on assetslow riskminimal variation of fuel and terrain small area |
Complex prescribed burn ischaracterised by: | medium to large areasmoderate to high riskrange of fire intensitysignificant potential impact on assets variety of fuels and terrain |
Prescribed burn plans may include: | approval of the plan for the conduct of prescribed burningmap identifying the area to be burned specifications and conditions under which the operation is to be conducted |
Burn objectives may include: | asset protectionbiodiversity protectioncommunity protectionhabitat managementhazard reductionmanagement of cultural sites and activitiesprotection of fire sensitive communitiesvegetation management |
Target groups may include: | adjacent land owners and/or managerscommunity groups with specific interestscommercial operations within the impact zonegovernment organisations including local, state and federalother groups and people within the prescribing organisation |
Burn ignition strategies and tactics may include | contingency planningfire behaviour to be achievedignition methods, lighting patterns, sequencing and timing of ignition |
Hazards may include | adjoining land use, proximity to urban areasadverse terrain and/or weather conditionsfalling trees and limbsflammable hazardous materialsflammable vegetationhigh fuel loadspowerlines road traffic |
Safety of people may include | people involved with burn implementationpeople on areas adjacent to the burn areapeople permanently or temporarily in the burn areasmoke vulnerable communities |
Protection of property and assets may include | commercial crops or other assets on the burn areacultural sites, historical buildings, etc property and assets adjacent to or within the burn areastock |
Protection of the environment may include | native flora and fauna including rare and endangered speciessafe use of chemical fire suppressantssmoke managementsoil conservationwater quality |
Resources required may include | aircraft and crews including incendiary operations supervisor and incendiary machine operator for aerial ignitionaircraft ground supportcrews and supervisors for ground ignition, control and patrol workequipment and supplies (fuel, incendiaries)planning and logistical supporttankers, other ignition and suppression vehicles, equipment and fuel |
Contingencies may include | dealing with escapes period for which the burn will be ‘live’resource requirementssafety considerations (such as escape routes and safety zones) resource breakdownsspecial resources/secondary control lineswind changes |