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

AHCCOM202A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Recognise and respond to fire emergencies on a composting site

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCCOM202A - Recognise and respond to fire emergencies on a composting site
Description This unit covers the process of preventing, recognising and providing first response to fire in material or compost piles and defines the standard required to: recognise and report fire risks and incidents; follow emergency procedures, including procedure for contacting fire brigade; read and interpret site operations plan or map, including safety and fire signs; operate pumps and set up water delivery system.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the application of knowledge and skills to a limited range of defined tasks and responsibility. Tasks are likely to be performed by a yard hand or general hand under supervision of an operations team leader or site foreman and fire brigade personnel. The outcomes do not substitute for the attendance of fire brigade personnel in the event of a fire emergency.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Recognise a fire risk and undertake preventative actions
  • Procedures for first response to fire are obtained from supervisor and clarified if required.
  • Location of basic firefighting equipment on site is identified and checks made to ensure all equipment is available and ready for use.
  • Conditions that can lead to fire and signs of fire are recognised and reported to supervisor.
  • Enterprise procedures for emergencies are observed.
  • Temperature and moisture management procedures are implemented according to enterprise requirements.
       
Element: Recognise and initiate response to fire
  • Nature and extent of fire are identified.
  • Fire details are reported and alarm is raised according to enterprise procedures.
  • Preparations for water availability for fire brigade attendance are implemented as directed by supervisor and according to enterprise procedures.
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with fire emergency are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self, others and property.
  • Immediate area of the emergency is secured as directed by supervisor and in line with enterprise procedures to ensure no further loss occurs.
  • Where safe to do so, machinery and equipment are removed from area.
  • Firefighting equipment is selected and set up in line with enterprise procedures, as directed by fire brigade personnel and supervisor.
       
Element: Attack fire under direction of fire brigade
  • Appropriate firefighting and containment media are applied to attack and control fire, as directed and in a safe and coordinated manner.
  • Firefighting methods and tactics are employed as directed.
  • Potential for change in fire behaviour is reported to fire brigade and supervisor and acted upon under supervision to ensure safety of personnel and protection of property.
  • Clear line of retreat is identified and maintained at all times.
  • Conditions at fire are observed and their effects on fire development are reported according to company guidelines.
  • Significant changes to status of fire are immediately reported to supervisor and fire brigade.
       
Element: Carry out post-fire activities
  • Smouldering fire residuals are identified and controlled as required according to enterprise procedures and fire brigade directions.
  • Break-up of windrows, buildings or structures is carried out as directed by supervisor and enterprise procedures.
  • Enterprise procedures for removal of spent fuel or burnt compost and debris are followed.
  • Activities to complement post-fire operations and prevent further damage are carried out as directed and according to enterprise procedures.
  • Site and equipment are cleared and cleaned to enterprise and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Assistance is given to fire brigade to complete and record appropriate incident information.
  • Effectiveness of tactics employed is reported to supervisor.
  • As part of one's participation in an incident debrief, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted 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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

recognise and report fire risks and incidents

follow emergency procedures, including procedure for contacting fire brigade

read and interpret site operations plan or map, including safety and fire signs

operate pumps and set up water delivery system.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.


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

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Required skills

following emergency procedures, including procedure for contacting fire brigade

following verbal instructions from fire brigade and supervisor

observing signs of fire

operating pumps

reading and interpreting site operations plan or map

reading written instructions sufficient to select and use correct firefighting media such as fire extinguishers

recognising and reporting fire risks and incidents

setting up water delivery system

understanding and following safety and fire signs

using communications equipment

using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

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

enterprise operating procedures, including OHS and emergency management plan

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 safe use of equipment, such as power and hand tools

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

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Composting may include

aerobic composting

vermiculture enterprises.

Essential emergency procedures may include:

fire drills

identification of hazards

reporting of fires

risk assessment and control strategies

evacuation procedures

use of first response firefighting equipment.

Additional procedures that may be covered include

clearing composting areas of loose material

housekeeping practices to control risk of fire

knowledge of enterprise emergency management plan and ones role in it

maintaining distances between compost and material piles

monitoring temperatures

planned maintenance

cleaning of machinery and vehicles.

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
Procedures for first response to fire are obtained from supervisor and clarified if required. 
Location of basic firefighting equipment on site is identified and checks made to ensure all equipment is available and ready for use. 
Conditions that can lead to fire and signs of fire are recognised and reported to supervisor. 
Enterprise procedures for emergencies are observed. 
Temperature and moisture management procedures are implemented according to enterprise requirements. 
Nature and extent of fire are identified. 
Fire details are reported and alarm is raised according to enterprise procedures. 
Preparations for water availability for fire brigade attendance are implemented as directed by supervisor and according to enterprise procedures. 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with fire emergency are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self, others and property. 
Immediate area of the emergency is secured as directed by supervisor and in line with enterprise procedures to ensure no further loss occurs. 
Where safe to do so, machinery and equipment are removed from area. 
Firefighting equipment is selected and set up in line with enterprise procedures, as directed by fire brigade personnel and supervisor. 
Appropriate firefighting and containment media are applied to attack and control fire, as directed and in a safe and coordinated manner. 
Firefighting methods and tactics are employed as directed. 
Potential for change in fire behaviour is reported to fire brigade and supervisor and acted upon under supervision to ensure safety of personnel and protection of property. 
Clear line of retreat is identified and maintained at all times. 
Conditions at fire are observed and their effects on fire development are reported according to company guidelines. 
Significant changes to status of fire are immediately reported to supervisor and fire brigade. 
Smouldering fire residuals are identified and controlled as required according to enterprise procedures and fire brigade directions. 
Break-up of windrows, buildings or structures is carried out as directed by supervisor and enterprise procedures. 
Enterprise procedures for removal of spent fuel or burnt compost and debris are followed. 
Activities to complement post-fire operations and prevent further damage are carried out as directed and according to enterprise procedures. 
Site and equipment are cleared and cleaned to enterprise and manufacturer guidelines. 
Assistance is given to fire brigade to complete and record appropriate incident information. 
Effectiveness of tactics employed is reported to supervisor. 
As part of one's participation in an incident debrief, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted for future action. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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