Assessor Resource
PUAFIR607
Apply electrical/electronic knowledge to fire investigations
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and assess a fire scene to determine whether the origin and possible cause of fire is related to the presence of electrical installations and appliances. It includes identifying sources of evidence, collecting and documenting evidence in preparation for analysis, findings and conclusions.
The unit applies to fire investigators who are required to assess a fire scene to identify the presence of electrical circuits, equipment or appliances that may have contributed to the cause of fire.
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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