Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to follow fire prevention techniques and procedures during normal work activities. The unit includes implementing basic fire prevention measures General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPICOR2204A Follow fire prevention procedures |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves following fire prevention procedures in a variety of work settings including a forest environment, saw mill, wood chip mill, veneer mill, board/plywood mill, timber treatment plants, downstream processing of timber, timber and wood products production, timber and wood products sales and service, forest products factory, forest products sales and service, horticultural, domestic, local council, emergency services environment The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for fire prevention |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to following fire prevention procedures are identified and followed 1.2. Work order is reviewed in the context of fire prevention requirements, checked and clarified with appropriate personnel 1.3. Existing and potential fire risks and hazards are detected and reported to appropriate personnel 1.4. Fire extinguishing equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and fire prevention in line with site requirements 1.5. Workplace procedures, work instructions and legislation for fire prevention practices are followed 1.6. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Implement fire prevention activities |
2.1. Fire risks and hazards are eliminated or reduced, and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 2.2. Signs of fire are recognised and alarm raised at appropriate time in line with workplace procedures 2.3. Appropriate fire extinguishing equipment is selected in line with the nature and type of fire expected, checked and properly stored 2.4. Training and /or professional development is accessed to maintain currency of competence in assessing fires within role and skill to respond to , and in using and /or accessing fire extinguishing equipment 2.5. Appropriate personnel are notified and incident report completed 2.6. Fire prevention procedures are recorded and reported in line with site procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can safely and efficiently follow fire prevention procedures |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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Work order is to include: |
and may include:
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Fire prevention may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Fire risks and hazards may include: |
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Fire extinguishing equipment may include: |
and may also include:
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Communication may include: |
and may relate to:
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Signs of fire may include: |
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Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Core |