Unit of competency Outline

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Detect fire in a native forest or plantation

Detect fire in a native forest or plantation

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPFIR2002
State Code
ODS29
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and accurately detect fires in a native forest or plantation setting and accurately record and report sighting details to fire command or control. This work may be performed on the ground, from a fire tower or from an aircraft.The unit applies to forestry workers engaged in field operations in a native forest or plantation setting.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Locate position of self and fire
  • 1.1 Follow workplace health and safety procedures relevant to detecting fire
  • 1.2 Identify, assess and take actions to mitigate risks and hazards in the operating environment
  • 1.3 Identify own position in the field and position of fire using digital device or reference points, including landmarks and key geographical features
  • 1.4 Locate current position of fire on a print or digital map or plan
2. Report and record smoke and other sightings
  • 2.1 Note and report information on the colour, location and amount of smoke and other sighting details according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Record sighting details, including locations, bearings and estimated distances, according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Maintain chronological log of sightings and fire weather data according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Identify situations requiring specialist advice and seek assistance as required according to workplace procedures
3. Communicate with fire command or control
  • 3.1 Use mobile and other communications equipment to relay location of own position and sighting details to fire command or control
  • 3.2 Record and report relevant fire weather data and other information on conditions using required conventions and formats to appropriate personnel
  • 3.3 Record and report fire detecting processes and outcomes to appropriate personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXK79 FWPFGM2211 Detect fires Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL8 FWP20121 Certificate II in Forest Operations Qualification
BHK9 FWP20122 Certificate II in Forest Operations Qualification