Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCOCM304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement cultural burning practices on Country

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency AHCOCM304 - Implement cultural burning practices on Country
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Protect life and property and conserve fauna and flora species in burn area
  • Implement burn according to cultural burning techniques consistent with the burn plan and schedule
  • Exclude visitors from target areas, entertainment areas and areas possibly affected by smoke or risk from escaping fire
  • Advise neighbours and agencies of the intention to burn
  • Protect cultural sites, assets and entertainment areas according to cultural protocols and fire industry practices
  • Apply fire breaks to the area to maintain control of the fire and burn intensity
  • Remove animals in danger in the burn area before starting the controlled cultural burn, where possible
  • Assess flora for impact on fire-sensitive communities and species
  • Assess weather forecasts and current weather conditions to determine appropriate conditions and timing for burn
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow work health and safety policies and procedures during the burn
  • Use appropriate ignition techniques, patterns, fire control and safety procedures to conduct the burn
  • Identify targeted areas defined by burn specification or limiting factors and confirm with supervisor
  • Apply fire to targeted areas according to cultural burning techniques, traditional frequency and organisation requirements
  • Maintain radio communication with other workers in the area throughout the burn
  • Check area to ensure all sections have received required burn in accordance with the burning plan
  • Complete and record assessment of burn
  • Monitor burning area to avoid wildfire outbreaks
  • Assess seasonal conditions and life cycles of flora and fauna for the end of fire practices
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Implement burn according to cultural burning techniques consistent with the burn plan and schedule 
Exclude visitors from target areas, entertainment areas and areas possibly affected by smoke or risk from escaping fire 
Advise neighbours and agencies of the intention to burn 
Protect cultural sites, assets and entertainment areas according to cultural protocols and fire industry practices 
Apply fire breaks to the area to maintain control of the fire and burn intensity 
Remove animals in danger in the burn area before starting the controlled cultural burn, where possible 
Assess flora for impact on fire-sensitive communities and species 
Assess weather forecasts and current weather conditions to determine appropriate conditions and timing for burn 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow work health and safety policies and procedures during the burn 
Use appropriate ignition techniques, patterns, fire control and safety procedures to conduct the burn 
Identify targeted areas defined by burn specification or limiting factors and confirm with supervisor 
Apply fire to targeted areas according to cultural burning techniques, traditional frequency and organisation requirements 
Maintain radio communication with other workers in the area throughout the burn 
Check area to ensure all sections have received required burn in accordance with the burning plan 
Complete and record assessment of burn 
Monitor burning area to avoid wildfire outbreaks 
Assess seasonal conditions and life cycles of flora and fauna for the end of fire practices 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCOCM304 - Implement cultural burning practices on Country
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