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

FWPFGM2211 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Detect fires

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPFGM2211 - Detect fires
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the outcomes required to detect smoke and fire in forest environments, maintain communication with fire command or control and to record information using required formats and conventions. Detection can take place in all types and locations commonly found in forested and grassland country as well as in towers and aircraft.The unit applies to Forestry Worker, Mobile Equipment Operator, Chainsaw Operator.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements 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.

The following resources must be made available:

communication equipment used to relay information

documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proformas for recording and reporting fires

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

organisational policies and procedures for recording and reporting fires.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

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: Locate position in the field
  • Identify smoke and current position of fire using landmarks and key geographical features.
  • Locate current position of fire on a map or plan.
       
Element: Record and report smoke and other sightings
  • Record and report smoke and other sightings promptly in line with organisational procedures.
  • Maintain chronological log in line with organisational procedures.
  • Identify situations requiring specialist advice and seek assistance as required in line with organisational procedures.
       
Element: Communicate with fire command or control
  • Use communications equipment to relay location of own position and sightings to fire command or control using organisational procedures.
  • Record and relay relevant meteorological information and conditions using required conventions and formats.
  • Record and report fire detecting processes and outcomes to appropriate personnel.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Locate position in the field

1.1 Identify smoke and current position of fire using landmarks and key geographical features.

1.2 Locate current position of fire on a map or plan.

2. Record and report smoke and other sightings

2.1 Record and report smoke and other sightings promptly in line with organisational procedures.

2.2 Maintain chronological log in line with organisational procedures.

2.3 Identify situations requiring specialist advice and seek assistance as required in line with organisational procedures.

3. Communicate with fire command or control

3.1 Use communications equipment to relay location of own position and sightings to fire command or control using organisational procedures.

3.2 Record and relay relevant meteorological information and conditions using required conventions and formats.

3.3 Record and report fire detecting processes and outcomes to appropriate personnel.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to detecting fires

locate and identify on a map or plan the current position of a fire from the field or air

note and report sighting details, including estimated distances, in the required formats and conventions including:

track the progression of the fire using landmarks and maps

make initial and ongoing reports of fire activity

maintain a chronological log of fire activity and meteorological measurements

complete a basic accurate report on fire detecting processes and outcomes.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

smoke types, colour and meaning

map types and features, common scales used on maps and plans, and methods for their use and manipulation

terrain and geographical features visible from a tower or aircraft

procedures for measuring and recording meteorological data

precautions to be taken in extreme weather conditions

fire command or control conventions for recording and reporting fire sightings in an emergency situation

organisational policies and procedures specific to detecting fires:

communication reporting lines

recording and reporting fires

emergency evacuation


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Locate position in the field

1.1 Identify smoke and current position of fire using landmarks and key geographical features.

1.2 Locate current position of fire on a map or plan.

2. Record and report smoke and other sightings

2.1 Record and report smoke and other sightings promptly in line with organisational procedures.

2.2 Maintain chronological log in line with organisational procedures.

2.3 Identify situations requiring specialist advice and seek assistance as required in line with organisational procedures.

3. Communicate with fire command or control

3.1 Use communications equipment to relay location of own position and sightings to fire command or control using organisational procedures.

3.2 Record and relay relevant meteorological information and conditions using required conventions and formats.

3.3 Record and report fire detecting processes and outcomes to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify smoke and current position of fire using landmarks and key geographical features. 
Locate current position of fire on a map or plan. 
Record and report smoke and other sightings promptly in line with organisational procedures. 
Maintain chronological log in line with organisational procedures. 
Identify situations requiring specialist advice and seek assistance as required in line with organisational procedures. 
Use communications equipment to relay location of own position and sightings to fire command or control using organisational procedures. 
Record and relay relevant meteorological information and conditions using required conventions and formats. 
Record and report fire detecting processes and outcomes to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

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