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What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole? Competence in assisting with prescribed burning requires evidence that there has been active and safe participation in a prescribed burn. The skills and knowledge required to assist with prescribed burning must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts. For example, this could include different enterprises and reasons for burns. |
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What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria? | Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below: fire behaviour extinguishing media and equipment burning tactics and techniques fire hazards, safety techniques organisations operating procedures. |
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What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria? | To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These skills include the ability to: assist with preparations for the burn support conduct of the burn participate in clean up activities. |
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What processes should be applied to this competency standard? There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process. |
1. How can communication of ideas and information (1) be applied? | Through radio and hand signals during the burn. |
2. How can information be collected, analysed and organised (1)? | Through monitoring weather and condition of fire. |
3. How are activities planned and organised (1)? | According to recognised fire safety practices and procedures. |
4. How can team work (1) be applied? | By participation with others in the burn preparation, conducting and cleaning up. |
5. How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques (1) be applied? | By determining line of sight for radio communications. |
6. How can problem-solving skills (1) be applied? | Through observing weather and fire conditions and reporting to the supervisor. |
7. How can the use of technology (3) be applied? | Through use of fire control equipment and communication systems. |
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Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one? This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function. |
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There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed, in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines. Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet. |