Assessment Requirements for AHCFIR201 Assist with prescribed burning

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for AHCFIR201 Assist with prescribed burning

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 2.0.
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated on at least one occasion.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

prepare machinery and equipment to enterprise requirements before burning

continually monitor weather conditions throughout the burn

use personal protective equipment as required and check, clean and store on completion of the burn

identify appropriate safe escape routes throughout the burn

maintain communication with supervisor and other staff at all times throughout the burn

carry out clean up operations according to supervisor instructions to enterprise standards

apply work health and safety procedures throughout the burn.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

fire behaviour

extinguishing media and equipment

communication equipment and procedures

burning tactics and techniques

assets that need protecting throughout the burn

fire hazards, safety techniques

organisation’s operating procedures for prescribed burn

contingency plans and emergency procedures for the burn

purpose and use of personal protective equipment

work health and safety policies and procedures relevant to prescribed burning

key concepts of work health and safety and environmental legislative and enterprise requirements.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72