The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Prerequisite Unit/s

PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify target areas and burn objectives

1.1 Areas requiring prescribed burning are identified in accordance with the organisation's procedures

1.2 Burn objectives are developed in accordance with the organisation's procedures

2. Prepare plans for prescribed burning

2.1 Strategies and tactics which are suitable for the location and will meet objectives, are nominated in accordance with organisational procedures and programs

2.2 Consultation with other interested parties, during the planning process, is conducted in accordance with organisational procedures

2.3 Proposed strategies and tactics take into account the safety of persons and protection of property, assets and the environment

2.4 Resources required and conditions for implementation of the strategies and tactics, are specified in accordance with organisational procedures

3. Monitor implementation of prescribed burning plans

3.1 Progress of plan implementation is monitored for compliance with organisational requirements

3.2 Prescribed burning activities are recorded in accordance with organisational procedures

3.3 Incidents are reported and investigated in accordance with organisational procedures

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

community consultation and liaison

recommending actions to be taken, communicating with others

preparation of plans

map reading

measuring quantities, calculating areas

Required Knowledge

wildfire hazards

prescribed burning strategies

wildfire behaviour

organisational procedures and programs

legislation relevant to wildfire hazard reduction

effects of fire on vegetation, fauna and fuel accumulation

effects of fire on areas and places of cultural significance

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

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated by:

identifying wildfire hazards

developing objectives

meeting objectives for burn strategies and tactics

minimising environmental impact

recognising and consulting interested parties

Consistency in performance

competency demonstrated over a period of time within the range of variables

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

on the job and/or

indirect evidence in the form of documentation, and/or

discussion with the applicant and nominated referees

simulated situations

Specific resources for assessment

travel to remote locations may be necessary

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Hazards may include

flammable vegetation

flammable hazardous materials

adjoining land use, proximity to urban areas

Actions may include

assist in community protection

hazard reduction

vegetation management

habitat management

management of cultural sites

Interested parties may include

government organisations including local, state and federal

adjacent land owners and/or managers

community groups with specific interests

Safety of people may include

people on areas adjacent to the target area

people permanently or temporarily in the target area

smoke management

Protection of property and assets may include

property and assets adjacent to the target area

commercial crops or other assets on the target area

cultural sites, historical buildings, etc.

Protection of the environment may include

native flora and fauna

rare and endangered species

water quality

soil conservation

safe use of chemical sprays

smoke management

Incidents may include

fire escapes over control lines

accidental chemical spillage

damage to equipment and property

damage to environment

injury to persons

complaints from persons or organisations

This unit contains employability skills.