This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to assist with prescribed burning for agricultural, natural resource purposes or hazard mitigation.

Prescribed burningis the process of planning and applying fire to a predetermined area under specific environmental conditions to achieve a desired outcome. It requires the ability to assist with preparations for the burn, support the conduct of the burn and participate in clean up activities.

The unit applies to personnel participating in lighting and conducting prescribed burns under direct supervision.

The fire sector is those sections of government departments, statutory authorities or organisations that have responsibility under jurisdictional arrangements for the delivery of firefighting and fire management services.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
ignition devices must include one or more of the following	drip torch incendiary devices matches
fire suppression equipment must include one or more of the following	hand tools hose knapsack other burn preparation equipment small gear pump tanker
clean up and burn security activities must include one or more of the following	burn security activities maintenance of ignition equipment maintenance of personal protective clothing and equipment maintenance of suppression equipment use of vehicles to patrol until the burn is declared safe

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Ignition devices and fire equipment to be used in the burn are prepared for use, as directed
Assistance with pre-burn checks is provided, as directed by supervisor
Clean up and burn security activities are carried out as directed

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