Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PUAFIR412 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct simple prescribed burns
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PUAFIR412 - Conduct simple prescribed burns |
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Description | This unit covers the competency required to prepare, conduct and evaluate simple prescribed burns in accordance with approved burn plans.A prescribed burn is the controlled application of fire under specified environmental conditions to a predetermined area and at the time, intensity and rate of spread required to attain planned resource management objectives. A simple prescribed burn is characterised by low risk, low intensity, small area, low potential impact on assets, completion in one shift and minimal variation of fuel and terrain.A prescribed burn plan is an approved plan for the conduct of prescribed burning, includes a map identifying the area to be burned and incorporates the specifications and conditions under which the operation is to be conducted.Compliance with legislative requirements will be required. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to personnel responsible for preparing, conducting, and evaluating a simple prescribed burn on public and private land. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | PUAFIR303B Suppress wildfire | ||
Competency Field |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare to burn |
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Element: Conduct burn |
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Element: Conduct post burn activities |
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