What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in assisting with prescribed burning requires evidence that there has been active and safe participation in a prescribed burn The skills and knowledge required to assist with prescribed burning must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts For example this could include different enterprises and reasons for burns

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

fire behaviour

extinguishing media and equipment

burning tactics and techniques

fire hazards safety techniques

organisations operating procedures

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These skills include the ability to

assist with preparations for the burn

support conduct of the burn

participate in clean up activities

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Through radio and hand signals during the burn

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Through monitoring weather and condition of fire

How are activities planned and organised

According to recognised fire safety practices and procedures

How can team work be applied

By participation with others in the burn preparation conducting and cleaning up

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

By determining line of sight for radio communications

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Through observing weather and fire conditions and reporting to the supervisor

How can the use of technology be applied

Through use of fire control equipment and communication systems

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet

What machinery and equipment may be relevant to this competency standard?

What assets may need to be protected with prescribed burning

What conditions at the fire should be considered?

What weather conditions may be relevant to this standard?

What personal protective equipment may be relevant to this standard?