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

AHCFIR502 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan prescribed burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCFIR502 - Plan prescribed burning for fuel, ecological and cultural resource management
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and monitor plans for prescribed burning in areas associated with fuel management and for the conservation of ecological and cultural assets.The unit includes the identification of advantages and risks in burning for fuel management, identification of ecological and cultural assets and values and the conducting, monitoring and evaluation of a prescribed burn.This unit applies to individuals whose job roles include preparing and monitoring plans for prescribed burning for fuel management taking into consideration the ecological and cultural assets and values of the target area. Work is undertaken without supervision. They may also have responsibility for the work of others involved in the program.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.
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: Assess a designated site/area for prescribed burning
  • Locate, assess and record accumulated fuel, cultural heritage and environmental assets
  • Locate, assess and record reference areas, experimental plots, populations of flora and fauna that may be affected by fire
  • Assess and record potential impacts on natural and cultural heritage assets from prescribed burn preparation and burning activities
  • Assess potential risks and hazards
  • Identify the history of previous burns on the site, including frequency, season, intensity and extent
  • Take into account legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to prescribed burn preparation and burning activities
  • Assess the suitability of a site or area for fuel reduction using prescribed burning and identify alternative strategies where necessary
  • Determine resources and equipment required to implement the plan
       
Element: Plan for prescribed burning
  • Conduct site assessment to confirm targeted selection of sites or areas for prescribed burning
  • Establish objectives for fuel reduction, ecological and cultural heritage protection
  • Select strategies and tactics suitable for the area and consistent with the burn objectives
  • Assess wildfire hazards and risks of selected strategies and tactics
  • Conduct consultation and ongoing liaison with stakeholders
  • Ensure plan addresses work health and safety, protection of life, property, assets and the environment and is in accordance with legislative requirements
  • Ensure required resources and the optimum timing to reduce risk are included in the plan
       
Element: Conduct post burn monitoring and evaluation
  • Develop and record post burn monitoring and evaluation activities
  • Assess outcomes of the prescribed burn against established objectives for fuel management and protection of ecological and cultural heritage assets
  • Develop recommendations based on information from monitoring and evaluation activities that are consistent with relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice and organisational obligations
  • Document and report monitoring and evaluation findings
       


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. Assess a designated site/area for prescribed burning

1.1 Locate, assess and record accumulated fuel, cultural heritage and environmental assets

1.2 Locate, assess and record reference areas, experimental plots, populations of flora and fauna that may be affected by fire

1.3 Assess and record potential impacts on natural and cultural heritage assets from prescribed burn preparation and burning activities

1.4 Assess potential risks and hazards

1.5 Identify the history of previous burns on the site, including frequency, season, intensity and extent

1.6 Take into account legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to prescribed burn preparation and burning activities

1.7 Assess the suitability of a site or area for fuel reduction using prescribed burning and identify alternative strategies where necessary

1.8 Determine resources and equipment required to implement the plan

2. Plan for prescribed burning

2.1 Conduct site assessment to confirm targeted selection of sites or areas for prescribed burning

2.2 Establish objectives for fuel reduction, ecological and cultural heritage protection

2.3 Select strategies and tactics suitable for the area and consistent with the burn objectives

2.4 Assess wildfire hazards and risks of selected strategies and tactics

2.5 Conduct consultation and ongoing liaison with stakeholders

2.6 Ensure plan addresses work health and safety, protection of life, property, assets and the environment and is in accordance with legislative requirements

2.7 Ensure required resources and the optimum timing to reduce risk are included in the plan

3. Conduct post burn monitoring and evaluation

3.1 Develop and record post burn monitoring and evaluation activities

3.2 Assess outcomes of the prescribed burn against established objectives for fuel management and protection of ecological and cultural heritage assets

3.3 Develop recommendations based on information from monitoring and evaluation activities that are consistent with relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice and organisational obligations

3.4 Document and report monitoring and evaluation findings

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:

plan, monitor, evaluate and report prescribed burning according to organisational procedures and legislative requirements

identify wildfire hazards and risks of wildfire impacts

identify ecological and cultural assets that may be affected by burning and preparation for burning activities

develop and meet objectives for prescribed burn strategies, tactics and outcomes

minimise environmental impact

minimise impact on cultural assets

recognise and consult with stakeholders

research and apply lessons of history of burns in the area or site

apply work health and safety legislative requirements to prescribed burn plans

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

wildfire hazards and risk management strategies

prescribed burning strategies

basic wildfire behaviour

legislation relevant to wildfire hazard reduction, cultural heritage and protection of flora and fauna

effects of fire on vegetation, fauna and fuel accumulation

effects of fire on areas and places of cultural significance

resource requirements to conduct burning activities

risks in burning for fuel management


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. Assess a designated site/area for prescribed burning

1.1 Locate, assess and record accumulated fuel, cultural heritage and environmental assets

1.2 Locate, assess and record reference areas, experimental plots, populations of flora and fauna that may be affected by fire

1.3 Assess and record potential impacts on natural and cultural heritage assets from prescribed burn preparation and burning activities

1.4 Assess potential risks and hazards

1.5 Identify the history of previous burns on the site, including frequency, season, intensity and extent

1.6 Take into account legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to prescribed burn preparation and burning activities

1.7 Assess the suitability of a site or area for fuel reduction using prescribed burning and identify alternative strategies where necessary

1.8 Determine resources and equipment required to implement the plan

2. Plan for prescribed burning

2.1 Conduct site assessment to confirm targeted selection of sites or areas for prescribed burning

2.2 Establish objectives for fuel reduction, ecological and cultural heritage protection

2.3 Select strategies and tactics suitable for the area and consistent with the burn objectives

2.4 Assess wildfire hazards and risks of selected strategies and tactics

2.5 Conduct consultation and ongoing liaison with stakeholders

2.6 Ensure plan addresses work health and safety, protection of life, property, assets and the environment and is in accordance with legislative requirements

2.7 Ensure required resources and the optimum timing to reduce risk are included in the plan

3. Conduct post burn monitoring and evaluation

3.1 Develop and record post burn monitoring and evaluation activities

3.2 Assess outcomes of the prescribed burn against established objectives for fuel management and protection of ecological and cultural heritage assets

3.3 Develop recommendations based on information from monitoring and evaluation activities that are consistent with relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice and organisational obligations

3.4 Document and report monitoring and evaluation findings

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
Locate, assess and record accumulated fuel, cultural heritage and environmental assets 
Locate, assess and record reference areas, experimental plots, populations of flora and fauna that may be affected by fire 
Assess and record potential impacts on natural and cultural heritage assets from prescribed burn preparation and burning activities 
Assess potential risks and hazards 
Identify the history of previous burns on the site, including frequency, season, intensity and extent 
Take into account legislation, regulations and codes of practice relating to prescribed burn preparation and burning activities 
Assess the suitability of a site or area for fuel reduction using prescribed burning and identify alternative strategies where necessary 
Determine resources and equipment required to implement the plan 
Conduct site assessment to confirm targeted selection of sites or areas for prescribed burning 
Establish objectives for fuel reduction, ecological and cultural heritage protection 
Select strategies and tactics suitable for the area and consistent with the burn objectives 
Assess wildfire hazards and risks of selected strategies and tactics 
Conduct consultation and ongoing liaison with stakeholders 
Ensure plan addresses work health and safety, protection of life, property, assets and the environment and is in accordance with legislative requirements 
Ensure required resources and the optimum timing to reduce risk are included in the plan 
Develop and record post burn monitoring and evaluation activities 
Assess outcomes of the prescribed burn against established objectives for fuel management and protection of ecological and cultural heritage assets 
Develop recommendations based on information from monitoring and evaluation activities that are consistent with relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice and organisational obligations 
Document and report monitoring and evaluation findings 

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