Unit of competency details
FWPCOR2204 - Follow fire prevention procedures (Release 1)
Summary
Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
13/May/2016 |
Companion volumes:
Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
Classifications
Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 039905 | Fire Technology | 14/Oct/2016 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release
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Comment
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Replaces equivalent FPICOR2204B Follow fire prevention procedures, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2.
This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format.
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Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to prevent fires during normal work activities. It includes the use of fire extinguishing equipment and methods for detecting fire risks.
The unit applies to those working in a broad range of job roles across different work settings in a forestry environment: including saw mill, wood chip mill, veneer mill, board/plywood mill, timber treatment plant, forest products factory, and forest products sales and service, horticultural, domestic, local council and emergency services.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Forest Growing and Management
Harvesting and Haulage
Sawmilling and Processing
Timber Manufactured Products
Timber Merchandising
Wood Panel Products
Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.
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1. Prepare for fire prevention
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1.1 Review work order for policies and procedures for fire prevention, and check wih appropriate personnel
1.2 Identify and report existing and potential fire risks and hazards to appropriate personnel
1.3 Select appropriate fire extinguishing equipment for fire prevention
1.4 Follow workplace procedures, work instructions and legislation for fire prevention
1.5 Establish and maintain communication with others according to WHS requirements
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2. Implement fire prevention activities
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2.1 Eliminate or reduce fire risks and hazards and report in accordance with workplace procedures
2.2 Recognise signs of fire and raise alarm at appropriate time, according to workplace procedures
2.3 Select, check, use and store fire extinguishing equipment appropriately for the nature and type of fire
2.4 Access training and/or professional development to maintain currency of competence in assessing fires, responding to fires, and in using and/or accessing, fire extinguishing equipment
2.5 Notify appropriate personnel and complete incident and other required reports about the fire
2.6 Record and report fire prevention procedures
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Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Not Applicable
Unit Mapping Information
FPICOR2204B Follow fire prevention procedures
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comment
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1
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Replaces equivalent unit FPICOR2204B Follow fire prevention procedures, which was first released with FPI11 Forest and Forest Products Training Package Version 2.2. This is the first release of this unit in the new standards format
Assessment requirements now specify the performance and knowledge evidence, as well as assessment conditions for this unit of competency. These sections simplify and replace components used in the previous unit format, including Required Skills and Knowledge, Evidence Guide and Range Statement
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Performance Evidence
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:
- identify problems and equipment faults that might lead to fires, and recognise signs of fires
- select and use fire extinguishing equipment
- follow site, legal and organisational requirements and protocols relevant to fire procedures in the workplace
- locate, record and report information about fires.
Knowledge Evidence
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
- legal and organisational requirements and codes of practice relevant to the full range of processes for fire prevention
- environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material
- organisational and site policies and procedures for fire prevention
- environmental risk assessment and hazard identification for:
- flammable liquid and gases that might be used or found in the workplace
- storage areas for flammable liquids or gases
- mixing and blending vessels for flamable liquids or gases
- types of tools and equipment, and their safe use, for fire prevention
- procedures for recording and reporting workplace information
- signs of fire
- personal protective equipment and its fire protection properties
- fire weather evaluation.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
- fire extinguishers
- policies and procedures for fire prevention
- personal protective equipment.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
- hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
- be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
- be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47
