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Evidence Guide: PUAFIR513 - Develop complex prescribed burn plans

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PUAFIR513 - Develop complex prescribed burn plans

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify burn area and burn objectives

  1. Areas requiring simple and complex prescribed burn plans are identified in accordance with organisational procedures.
  2. Burn objectives and actions required are developed in accordance with organisational procedures.
  3. Target groups are identified and consultation process is initiated in accordance with organisational procedures.
Areas requiring simple and complex prescribed burn plans are identified in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Burn objectives and actions required are developed in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Target groups are identified and consultation process is initiated in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Prepare plans for prescribed burning

  1. Fuel types and quantities within the burn area are determined.
  2. Fire behaviour and intensity required to meet burn objectives are determined.
  3. Impact of variations in fuel, terrain, weather and season on the required fire behaviour is identified and mitigated.
  4. Burn ignition strategies and tactics suited to the location that will provide the fire behaviour required to meet objectives, are nominated in accordance with organisational procedures.
  5. Result of consultation undertaken and input is factored into the planning process in accordance with organisational procedures.
  6. Legislative and regulatory requirements are identified and complied with.
  7. Hazards, the safety of people and protection ofproperty, assetsand the environment are taken into account through proposed ignition and control strategies and tactics.
  8. Required preparatory hazard mitigation and asset protection works are identified.
  9. Type and quantity of resources required are identified.
  10. Conditions for implementation of the strategies and tactics are specified in accordance with organisational procedures.
  11. Contingencies are outlined in the prescribed burn plan.
Fuel types and quantities within the burn area are determined.

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Fire behaviour and intensity required to meet burn objectives are determined.

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Impact of variations in fuel, terrain, weather and season on the required fire behaviour is identified and mitigated.

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Burn ignition strategies and tactics suited to the location that will provide the fire behaviour required to meet objectives, are nominated in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Result of consultation undertaken and input is factored into the planning process in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Legislative and regulatory requirements are identified and complied with.

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Hazards, the safety of people and protection ofproperty, assetsand the environment are taken into account through proposed ignition and control strategies and tactics.

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Required preparatory hazard mitigation and asset protection works are identified.

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Type and quantity of resources required are identified.

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Conditions for implementation of the strategies and tactics are specified in accordance with organisational procedures.

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Contingencies are outlined in the prescribed burn plan.

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Gain prescribed burn approval

  1. Burn plan is submitted for approval in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.
  2. Modifications and amendments to burn plan are made based on feedback received.
  3. Burn plan approval is gained.
Burn plan is submitted for approval in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements.

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Modifications and amendments to burn plan are made based on feedback received.

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Burn plan approval is gained.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

work effectively as part of a team

develop timelines for burn planning and conduct

identify risks and hazards

develop burn objectives

develop strategies and tactics to meet burn objectives

identify actions required to minimise unacceptable impacts of burn preparation and conduct

identify and consult with target groups

document prescribed burn plan

develop tactics for a complex burn involving multiple fuel types

develop ignition patterns and sequences for proposed conditions.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated workplace environment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an agency approved simulated and/or workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

area requiring the application of fire under prescribed conditions

existing management plans and data relevant to the area being prescribed.

Method of assessment

In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook.

Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment.

Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:

direct observation

interviewing the candidate

journals and workplace documentation

third party reports from supervisors

written or oral questions

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

assess characteristics of multiple fuel types

communicate effectively in writing and orally

consult and liaise with the community

implement prescribed burn strategies

prepare plans

predict fire behaviour

read maps

recommend actions to be taken and communicate this with others

undertake risk assessment

Required Knowledge

effects of fire on vegetation, fauna and accumulated fuel

effects of fire on areas and places of cultural significance

fire behaviour in the fuel types being prescribed for

legislation and regulations relevant to the application of prescribed fire

organisational procedures

prescribed burning ignition and suppression strategies including ignition patterns and sequences

resource capabilities

risk management

safe work practices

Range Statement

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.

Simple prescribed burn is characterised by:

completion in one shift

low intensity

low potential impact on assets

low risk

minimal variation of fuel and terrain

small area

Complex prescribed burn ischaracterised by:

medium to large areas

moderate to high risk

range of fire intensity

significant potential impact on assets

variety of fuels and terrain

Prescribed burn plans may include:

approval of the plan for the conduct of prescribed burning

map identifying the area to be burned

specifications and conditions under which the operation is to be conducted

Burn objectives may include:

asset protection

biodiversity protection

community protection

habitat management

hazard reduction

management of cultural sites and activities

protection of fire sensitive communities

vegetation management

Target groups may include:

adjacent land owners and/or managers

community groups with specific interests

commercial operations within the impact zone

government organisations including local, state and federal

other groups and people within the prescribing organisation

Burn ignition strategies and tactics may include

contingency planning

fire behaviour to be achieved

ignition methods, lighting patterns, sequencing and timing of ignition

Hazards may include

adjoining land use, proximity to urban areas

adverse terrain and/or weather conditions

falling trees and limbs

flammable hazardous materials

flammable vegetation

high fuel loads

powerlines

road traffic

Safety of people may include

people involved with burn implementation

people on areas adjacent to the burn area

people permanently or temporarily in the burn area

smoke vulnerable communities

Protection of property and assets may include

commercial crops or other assets on the burn area

cultural sites, historical buildings, etc

property and assets adjacent to or within the burn area

stock

Protection of the environment may include

native flora and fauna including rare and endangered species

safe use of chemical fire suppressants

smoke management

soil conservation

water quality

Resources required may include

aircraft and crews including incendiary operations supervisor and incendiary machine operator for aerial ignition

aircraft ground support

crews and supervisors for ground ignition, control and patrol work

equipment and supplies (fuel, incendiaries)

planning and logistical support

tankers, other ignition and suppression vehicles, equipment and fuel

Contingencies may include

dealing with escapes

period for which the burn will be ‘live’

resource requirements

safety considerations (such as escape routes and safety zones)

resource breakdowns

special resources/secondary control lines

wind changes