This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

read maps

use communications equipment effectively

work as a member of a team

Required Knowledge

characteristics application and effectiveness of various types of fire suppressants

documentation and reporting procedures

effect of various topographical environments and meteorological conditions on fire containment activities

tactics and strategies for containment of wildfire and support activities

types and capabilities of firebombing systems

types and capabilities of various firebombing aircraft

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

assess wildfire behaviour and its impact on and for air attack strategies and tactics

deploy appropriate resources to undertake wildfire suppression

select and implement firebombing strategies and tactics in consideration of availability of resources operational conditions and safety of personnel resources and property

react strategically to changes in operational conditions in consultation with relevant personnel

apply relevant workplace and emergency procedures including codes of practice hazard policy and procedures planning and deployment of firebombing aircraft and related resources guidelines relating to safe and effective use of equipment resources and facilities

take action promptly report accidents and incidents within regulatory and agency requirements

complete work systematically in accordance with safe operating procedures to minimise risk of injury to self others or damage to equipment

Information relation to the incident is documented accurately

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in a simulated environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

access to or simulation of wildfire suppression situations

resources relating to equipment personnel facilities etc appropriate to the fire situation

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 andor 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 agencyapproved 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

Hazards may include:

Fire situation must include:

Strategies may include:

Type of fuel may include:

Aviation resources may include:

Factors impacting on operating procedures may include:

Operational support requirements may be:

Approved communication methods may include:

Factors affecting performance of aviation resource may include:

Factors affecting effectiveness of aviation resource may include: