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Assist with planned burning

Assist with planned burning

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCFIR202
State Code
OCT38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with planned burning for agricultural or natural resource management purposes.The unit applies to individuals who participate in lighting and undertaking planned burns under direct supervision. They exercise limited autonomy within established and well known parameters, providing solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.Legislation and regulations apply to planned burns in many jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist with preparations for the burn
  • 1.1 Prepare machinery and equipment required for burn
  • 1.2 Check and prepare safety equipment and personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Interpret instructions for planned burn and contingencies
  • 1.4 Identify assets and values requiring protection during burn
  • 1.5 Clarify personal role and activities during burn with supervisor
  • 1.6 Discuss and clarify location and extent of burn
2. Support conduct of burn
  • 2.1 Provide assistance with pre-burn checks
  • 2.2 Use personal protective equipment throughout burn
  • 2.3 Follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures and workplace operating procedures throughout burn
  • 2.4 Identify and maintain safe escape routes according to instructions
  • 2.5 Raise problems or concerns during the burn with supervisor
  • 2.6 Maintain communication at all times
  • 2.7 Observe changes in conditions at fire, and report effect on fire behaviour and development to burn supervisor
  • 2.8 Observe and record weather
  • 2.9 Use fire suppression techniques to extinguish fires according to workplace requirements
3. Participate in clean-up activities
  • 3.1 Carry out cleaning-up activities according to instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Clean and store personal protective equipment, machinery and equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM76 AHCFIR201 Assist with prescribed burning Unit of competency