Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Burn plan includes:
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
Type of burn must
Include:
Simple prescribed burn, characterised by low risk, low intensity, small area, low potential impact on assets, completed in one shift and involves minimal variation of fuel and terrain
Contingency planning may include:
dealing with escapes
resource breakdowns
resource requirements
safety considerations (e.g. escape routes and safety zones)
special resources/secondary control lines
wind changes
Local conditions at the time of burn may include:
actual or anticipated changes in conditions
weather conditions (temperature, relative humidity, wind, atmospheric stability, drought index, weather forecasts, fire danger index)
Person/s or organisation/s may include :
people or organisations who
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
have an interest in the area to be burned
may be concerned by evidence of a burn
Burn notifications may include:
verbal notification
written notification
Resources may include:
contingency resources
crews for control and suppression
crews for ground ignition
equipment and supplies
logistical support
other vehicles
tankers
Assets may include:
area of rare or sensitive flora and fauna
buildings and other property
camps or recreational areas
crops
cultural values
historic relics
machinery
plantations
research plots, reference areas
stock
utilities (power and telephone lines, water supply structures, communications towers)
Weather conditions must include:
relative humidity
temperature
wind
Lighting techniques and
patterns may include:
contour lighting
echelon
grid
line
multi-line
spot
Monitoring burn may include:
fire shape and spread
flame height
fuel moisture content
predictions
rate of spread
recording
safety considerations
smoke development
weather observation
wind speed and direction
Concluding operations and burn security may include:
black out
mitigating hazards for public safety e.g. checking trees for falling limbs
mop-up
patrolling burn area
reopening roads
Outcomes of the burn may include:
achievement of burn objectives
escapes
external impacts
levels of scorch
percentage of area burnt
Restoration and rehabilitation works may include:
restoring areas disturbed by machinery
revegetating control lines
repairing fences
revegetation of damaged areas
restoring vehicle track damage

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:
implement a simple burn plan for a designated area
conduct an effective operational briefing and debriefing
conduct a safe and effective burn, utilising the appropriate resources and recording actions taken
conclude activities once the burn is completed
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated in a range of actual and/or field-based workplace environments.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Evidence collected from undertaking a simple prescribed burn is required.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
simple prescribed burn plans
fire management plans
lighting equipment
suppression equipment
lighting and suppression crews
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