Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to continually monitor and assess the potential of fire 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 FPICOR3203A Evaluate fire potential and prevention |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves the evaluation of fire potential and prevention 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, 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 fires |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the evaluation of fire potential and fire prevention are identified and followed 1.2. Types and potential of fire are constantly evaluated and documented through risk assessment 1.3. Equipment is selected appropriate to potential work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations 1.4. Evaluation processes are planned in line with site procedures 1.5. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with OHS requirements |
2. Assess fire potential |
2.1. Weather conditions are monitored and reports inspected for changing conditions such as storms and high winds 2.2. Equipment conditions are monitored for overheating and electrical sparking and acted upon immediately 2.3. Hazardous and flammable substances are monitored to assess the potential for spillage and combustion 2.4. Potential of fire is reported to appropriate personnel |
3. Prevent fires |
3.1. Fire risks and hazards are controlled and monitored in line with workplace procedures 3.2. Fire extinguishing equipment is regularly checked to ensure it is serviceable for emergencies 3.3. Hazardous or flammable substances are handled in line with OHS and environmental management regulations 3.4. Signs of fire potential are recognised and alarm raised to alert appropriate personnel 3.5. Fire potential and prevention procedures are recorded and reported in line with workplace 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 evaluate fire potential and prevention |
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 : |
• legislation • organisational policies and procedures • workplace practices |
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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Fire prevention may include: |
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Types of fires may include: |
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Potential of fires may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Evaluation processes may include: |
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Communication may include: |
and may relate to:
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Weather may include: |
conditions such as:
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Hazardous and flammable substances may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Fire risks and hazards may include: |
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Controlled may include: |
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Fire extinguishing equipment may include : |
and may also include:
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Environmental management regulations : |
eliminate or minimise exposure to hazards within the workplace and may cover:
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Signs of fire potential 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 |