Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCCOM202 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Recognise and respond to fire emergencies on a composting site

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCOM202 - Recognise and respond to fire emergencies on a composting site
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prevent, recognise and provide first response to fire in material or compost piles.This unit applies to a yard or general hand under supervision of an operations team leader or site foreman and fire brigade personnel.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Recognise a fire risk and undertake preventative actions
  • Obtain and clarify procedures for first response to fire
  • Identify location of firefighting equipment and check to ensure all equipment is available and ready for use
  • Recognise and report conditions that lead to fire and signs of fire
  • Observe enterprise procedures for emergencies
  • Implement temperature and moisture management procedures
       
Element: Recognise and initiate response to fire
  • Identify nature and extent of fire
  • Report fire details and raise alarm
  • Implement preparations for water availability for fire brigade attendance
  • Identify hazards associated with fire emergency and take action to minimise risks to self, others and property
  • Secure immediate area of the emergency
  • Remove machinery and equipment from area where safe to do so
  • Select and set up firefighting equipment as directed by fire brigade personnel
       
Element: Attack fire under direction of fire brigade
  • Apply appropriate firefighting and containment media in a safe and coordinated manner
  • Use firefighting methods and tactics as directed
  • Report and act upon potential for change in fire behaviour to fire brigade and supervisor
  • Identify and maintain clear line of retreat at all times
  • Observe conditions at fire and report their effects on fire development
  • Report significant changes to status of fire to supervisor and fire brigade
       
Element: Carry out post-fire activities
  • Identify and control smouldering fire residuals according to fire brigade directions
  • Undertake break-up of windrows, buildings or structures
  • Remove spent fuel or burnt compost and debris
  • Undertake activities to complement post-fire operations and prevent further damage
  • Clear and clean site and equipment
  • Provide assistance to fire brigade to complete and record appropriate incident information
  • Report effectiveness of tactics employed
  • Seek feedback on performance and note improvements for future action
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Recognise a fire risk and undertake preventative actions

1.1 Obtain and clarify procedures for first response to fire

1.2 Identify location of firefighting equipment and check to ensure all equipment is available and ready for use

1.3 Recognise and report conditions that lead to fire and signs of fire

1.4 Observe enterprise procedures for emergencies

1.5 Implement temperature and moisture management procedures

2. Recognise and initiate response to fire

2.1 Identify nature and extent of fire

2.2 Report fire details and raise alarm

2.3 Implement preparations for water availability for fire brigade attendance

2.4 Identify hazards associated with fire emergency and take action to minimise risks to self, others and property

2.5 Secure immediate area of the emergency

2.6 Remove machinery and equipment from area where safe to do so

2.7 Select and set up firefighting equipment as directed by fire brigade personnel

3. Attack fire under direction of fire brigade

3.1 Apply appropriate firefighting and containment media in a safe and coordinated manner

3.2 Use firefighting methods and tactics as directed

3.3 Report and act upon potential for change in fire behaviour to fire brigade and supervisor

3.4 Identify and maintain clear line of retreat at all times

3.5 Observe conditions at fire and report their effects on fire development

3.6 Report significant changes to status of fire to supervisor and fire brigade

4. Carry out post-fire activities

4.1 Identify and control smouldering fire residuals according to fire brigade directions

4.2 Undertake break-up of windrows, buildings or structures

4.3 Remove spent fuel or burnt compost and debris

4.4 Undertake activities to complement post-fire operations and prevent further damage

4.5 Clear and clean site and equipment

4.6 Provide assistance to fire brigade to complete and record appropriate incident information

4.7 Report effectiveness of tactics employed

4.8 Seek feedback on performance and note improvements for future action

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

follow emergency procedures

operate pumps and set up water delivery system

read and interpret site operation plans or maps

recognise and report fire risks and incidents

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for recognising fire emergencies

characteristics and operation of joints, hoses, valves and sprinkler components

work health and safety and emergency management plans as part of enterprise operating procedures

fire behaviour, extinguishing media and operating firefighting equipment

fire control tactics and techniques, fire hazards and safety techniques

operation of pumps

pile size, moisture and porosity as causes of combustion

procedures for safely using power and hand tools

standard risk control measures used in the industry to minimise risk associated with fire response

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Recognise a fire risk and undertake preventative actions

1.1 Obtain and clarify procedures for first response to fire

1.2 Identify location of firefighting equipment and check to ensure all equipment is available and ready for use

1.3 Recognise and report conditions that lead to fire and signs of fire

1.4 Observe enterprise procedures for emergencies

1.5 Implement temperature and moisture management procedures

2. Recognise and initiate response to fire

2.1 Identify nature and extent of fire

2.2 Report fire details and raise alarm

2.3 Implement preparations for water availability for fire brigade attendance

2.4 Identify hazards associated with fire emergency and take action to minimise risks to self, others and property

2.5 Secure immediate area of the emergency

2.6 Remove machinery and equipment from area where safe to do so

2.7 Select and set up firefighting equipment as directed by fire brigade personnel

3. Attack fire under direction of fire brigade

3.1 Apply appropriate firefighting and containment media in a safe and coordinated manner

3.2 Use firefighting methods and tactics as directed

3.3 Report and act upon potential for change in fire behaviour to fire brigade and supervisor

3.4 Identify and maintain clear line of retreat at all times

3.5 Observe conditions at fire and report their effects on fire development

3.6 Report significant changes to status of fire to supervisor and fire brigade

4. Carry out post-fire activities

4.1 Identify and control smouldering fire residuals according to fire brigade directions

4.2 Undertake break-up of windrows, buildings or structures

4.3 Remove spent fuel or burnt compost and debris

4.4 Undertake activities to complement post-fire operations and prevent further damage

4.5 Clear and clean site and equipment

4.6 Provide assistance to fire brigade to complete and record appropriate incident information

4.7 Report effectiveness of tactics employed

4.8 Seek feedback on performance and note improvements for future action

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain and clarify procedures for first response to fire 
Identify location of firefighting equipment and check to ensure all equipment is available and ready for use 
Recognise and report conditions that lead to fire and signs of fire 
Observe enterprise procedures for emergencies 
Implement temperature and moisture management procedures 
Identify nature and extent of fire 
Report fire details and raise alarm 
Implement preparations for water availability for fire brigade attendance 
Identify hazards associated with fire emergency and take action to minimise risks to self, others and property 
Secure immediate area of the emergency 
Remove machinery and equipment from area where safe to do so 
Select and set up firefighting equipment as directed by fire brigade personnel 
Apply appropriate firefighting and containment media in a safe and coordinated manner 
Use firefighting methods and tactics as directed 
Report and act upon potential for change in fire behaviour to fire brigade and supervisor 
Identify and maintain clear line of retreat at all times 
Observe conditions at fire and report their effects on fire development 
Report significant changes to status of fire to supervisor and fire brigade 
Identify and control smouldering fire residuals according to fire brigade directions 
Undertake break-up of windrows, buildings or structures 
Remove spent fuel or burnt compost and debris 
Undertake activities to complement post-fire operations and prevent further damage 
Clear and clean site and equipment 
Provide assistance to fire brigade to complete and record appropriate incident information 
Report effectiveness of tactics employed 
Seek feedback on performance and note improvements for future action 

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