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Conduct prescribed burning

Conduct prescribed burning

Unit of competency
National Code
PUAFIR407B
State Code
D3770
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/02/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/02/2013
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
15/02/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the competency for conducting a prescribed burn.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to burn
  • 1.1 Burn plan is identified in accordance with the organisational procedures and legislative requirements
  • 1.2 A contingency plan is developed based on local conditions at the time of burn and communicated to all personnel
  • 1.3 Permits are obtained in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Burn notifications are issued in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Resource requirements are identified
  • 1.6 Control lines are specified and prepared in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.7 Assets are protected in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 1.8 Weather conditions are monitored
2. Conduct burn
  • 2.1 Resources are gathered and deployed
  • 2.2 Day of burn notifications are issued
  • 2.3 Pre burn checks are conducted
  • 2.4 Lighting is conducted in accordance with plan or organisational procedures
  • 2.5 Burning is monitored and operational changes are made as required
  • 2.6 Records are kept in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.7 Burn operations are concluded
3. Conduct post burn activities
  • 3.1 Outcomes of the burn are assessed and reported
  • 3.2 Variations from the burn plan are reported in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Restoration and rehabilitation is carried out in accordance with organisational requirements
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.
Assets to be protected
buildings
historic relics
camp or recreational areas
utilities (power and telephone lines, water supply structures, communications towers)
research plots, reference areas
area of rare or sensitive flora and fauna
crops
plantations
other property
Notifications may be given to persons or organisations who
have an interest in the area to be burned
have an interest in adjacent land to which a burn could spread
have an interest in managing the consequences of a burn
have an interest in specific assets
may be concerned by evidence of a burn
Notification plans are required for
private land
public land
Weather conditions to be monitored
temperature, relative humidity, wind, atmospheric stability
Resources may include
experienced crew for ground ignition, trained navigators, bombardiers for aerial ignition, equipment and supplies, tankers, other vehicles, equipment, back-up, logistical support
Lighting techniques and patterns may include
ignition method
lighting pattern
ignition spacing
Burn operations may include
low intensity burns
high intensity burns
Monitoring of burning may include
observations
predictions
recording
fuel moisture content
wind speed and direction
flame height
rate of spread
smoke development
Conclusion of burning operations
patrol or burn area
mop up
black out
Contingency plans for escapes include
reasons for escape
special resources/secondary control lines
command structure
Local conditions at time of burn may include
wind strength and direction
temperature
changes in conditions
anticipated changes
Restoration and rehabilitation may be required for
control lines
vehicle tracks
areas disturbed by tracked machinery
revegetating damaged areas
repairing fences
EVIDENCE GUIDE



Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential for this unit that competence is demonstrated in:
the preparation of burn plans for a designated area
the effective conduct of a burn, utilising the appropriate resources and record action taken
follow up activities once the burn is completed

Consistency in performance
Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Evidence of competence may be demonstrated on the job and/or in a simulated environment
Specific resources for assessment
Access to a range of controlled or simulated fires
lighting equipment

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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9990 PUAFIR407A Conduct prescribed burning Unit of competency