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

PUAFIR220 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Respond to isolated structure fire

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAFIR220 - Respond to isolated structure fire
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required to respond to an isolated structure fire when working as a member of a team under direct supervision. It includes defensive external structural firefighting i.e. how to attack a fire from outside a structure and protect exposures. It does not cover offensive firefighting i.e. internal attack within a structure or how to deal with fires involving dangerous goods and/or hazardous chemicals.An isolated structure refers to a free standing building or manmade construction, such as a homestead or farm machinery shed. With an isolated structure, the possibility of fire spread between the structure itself and other structures or property not directly involved in the fire is generally low.The unit applies to personnel working in rural and/or urban interface areas and rural communities who are often required to respond to structure fires and to support asset protection. An individual operating in this context will perform this role under the direct supervision of a crew leader or an officer in charge.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: Proceed to fire
  • Information received about location and type of fire is recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment is donned, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Most effective route to the fire is identified
       
Element: Combat fires
  • Personal safety is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines, for responding to isolated structure fires
  • Hazards are identified and reported to supervisors, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Firefighting strategies are implemented through the chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Safe escape routes are identified confirmed and maintained in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Access to location of fire is gained and protecting life and minimising damage to the environment and property is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • Extinguishing media and equipment are used, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and organisational procedures
  • Communication with team members and supervisor is maintained throughout the incident, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment is donned, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Most effective route to the fire is identified
       
Element: Prepare extinguishing media and/or equipment for use
  • Water supplies at the incident to support firefighting are located
       
Element: Equipment to access and supply water to firefighting operations is identified and assembled, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Nominated extinguishing media and/or equipment is identified, obtained and or accessed
  • Personal safety is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines, for responding to isolated structure fires
       
Element: Hazards are identified and reported to supervisors, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Firefighting strategies are implemented through the chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Safe escape routes are identified confirmed and maintained in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Access to location of fire is gained and protecting life and minimising damage to the environment and property is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Extinguishing media and equipment are used, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and organisational procedures
       
Element: Communication with team members and supervisor is maintained throughout the incident, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Observe and report changes in conditions at the fire
  • Changing conditions at the fire are observed and effects on fire behaviour are noted and reported through the chain of command
       
Element: Firefighting tactics are adapted to meet changing conditions and fire behaviour
       
Element: Participate in ancillary operations
  • Ancillary activities to complement firefighting operations and to prevent further damage to structure is undertaken
       
Element: Assistance is given, if required, to complete and record incident information
       
Element: Conclude firefighting operations
  • Firefighting equipment is collected, reinstated and stowed, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Incident scene is made safe for the public
       
Element: Defective or missing equipment is identified and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Participate in debriefing sessions
       

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.

personal protective clothing and equipment must include

head and eye protection

personal protective clothing

turnout uniform and gloves

equipment must include

fire attack equipment

small gear and ancillary equipment

extinguishing media must include

foam

water

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
Information received about location and type of fire is recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment is donned, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Most effective route to the fire is identified 
Personal safety is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines, for responding to isolated structure fires 
Hazards are identified and reported to supervisors, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Firefighting strategies are implemented through the chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Safe escape routes are identified confirmed and maintained in accordance with organisational procedures 
Access to location of fire is gained and protecting life and minimising damage to the environment and property is undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures 
Extinguishing media and equipment are used, in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and organisational procedures 
Communication with team members and supervisor is maintained throughout the incident, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
Water supplies at the incident to support firefighting are located 
 
Personal safety is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines, for responding to isolated structure fires 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changing conditions at the fire are observed and effects on fire behaviour are noted and reported through the chain of command 
 
Ancillary activities to complement firefighting operations and to prevent further damage to structure is undertaken 
 
Firefighting equipment is collected, reinstated and stowed, in accordance with organisational procedures 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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