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

PUAFIR201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with prescribed burning

Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR201 - Assist with prescribed burning
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Fire
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Assist with preparations for burn
  • Ignition devices and fire equipment to be used in the burn are prepared for use, as directed
       
Element: Safety equipment including personal protective equipment, is checked and prepared for use
       
Element: Location and extent of the burn is discussed and clarified with supervisor
       
Element: Strategies and tactics for conducting the burn, including contingency plans are obtained in a briefing and clarification is sought, if required
       
Element: Assets requiring protection during the burn are recognised and noted
       
Element: Personal role, crew activities and extent of the burn are checked with supervisor
       
Element: Participate in conducting burn
  • Assistance with pre-burn checks is provided, as directed by supervisor
       
Element: Burn ignition activities are undertaken using ignition devices, as directed
       
Element: Ignition patterns suitable for burn objectives are implemented, as directed
       
Element: Fire suppression activities are undertaken using suppression equipment, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Problems or concerns during the burn are raised with supervisor
       
Element: Communication is maintained with team members and supervisor at all times, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Conditions at the burn are observed and their effect on fire behaviour and development are reported to supervisor
       
Element: Safe escape route or refuge is discussed and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Personal protective clothing and equipment is utilised throughout the burn, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Burn perimeter is made safe, in accordance with burn plan
       
Element: Hazards remaining in the burn area are reported to supervisor
       
Element: Burn debriefing is participated in
       
Element: Participate in cleanup and burn security
  • Clean up and burn security activities are carried out as directed
       
Element: Personal protective clothing and equipment is cleaned and returned to storage
       
Element: Equipment used in the burn is cleaned, maintained and returned to storage
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAFIR201 - Assist with prescribed burning
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PUAFIR201 - Assist with prescribed burning

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