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

PUAFIR407 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Interpret and analyse fire weather information

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR407 - Interpret and analyse fire weather information
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to assess and interpret weather information in relation to its impact on fire behaviour. It includes collecting, interpreting, analysing and recording weather information.The unit applies to personnel who are required to provide weather predictions as part of the planning undertaken for a fire.The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.No licensing, legislative 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Fire
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Collect weather information
  • Sources of weather information are identified and accessed
       
Element: Fire site information is sought from databases or experts
       
Element: General data is obtained
       
Element: Field observations are obtained and monitored
       
Element: Interpret weather information
  • Weather data is interpreted for current weather conditions in an area
       
Element: Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts and warnings are interpreted for future weather conditions in an area
       
Element: Field weather observations are assessed
       
Element: Local weather influences likely to affect fire weather conditions are identified
       
Element: Weather forecasts are validated against field weather observations, as they become available
       
Element: Weather forecasts are evaluated for their effect on fire behaviour
       
Element: Analyse, record and communicate fire weather information
  • Analysis is conducted using weather data and forecast weather signs, local weather influences and likely impact on fire behaviour
       
Element: Quality information is provided within required timeframes for fire control planning
       
Element: Weather conditions are monitored and potential changes to fire predictions are assessed and reported
       
Element: Analysis and advice are provided to relevant personnel
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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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
Sources of weather information are identified and accessed 
 
 
 
Weather data is interpreted for current weather conditions in an area 
 
 
 
 
 
Analysis is conducted using weather data and forecast weather signs, local weather influences and likely impact on fire behaviour 
 
 
 

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