Modification History
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PUA12 V2.1 |
Editorial changes. |
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PUA12 V2 |
New unit. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to provide an analysis of the spread and behaviour of an intermediate wildfire and to prepare fire suppression options that are appropriate for the expected fire behaviour.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to personnel required to provide fire behaviour and spread predictions for consideration by the Incident Management Team.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Analyse factors impacting on the spread and behaviour of an intermediate wildfire and develop an incident prediction |
1.1 Information on the current and future fire spread and fire behaviour is collected from a range of sources and recorded. 1.2 Analysis is conducted using consideration of fuels and fuel assessment , weather analysis , the effects of topography and likely resultant fire behaviour. 1.3 Fire prediction tools and references are effectively utilised in the analysis of fire spread and behaviour. 1.4 Results of the fire behaviour analysis are validated against fire observations as they become available. |
2. Develop maps and data, and maintain associated information regarding projected fire spread and behaviour |
2.1 Necessary map information and data is prepared. 2.2 Fire spread and behaviour projections are developed in a manner appropriate to the incident. 2.3 Use of the information in planning the control of the incident is facilitated through quality, timeliness and presentation of the information. 2.4 Fire spread and fire behaviour projections are updated as new weather and fire information becomes available. |
3. Analyse and communicate key risks of the projected fire spread and behaviour |
3.1 Site information is sought from agency databases or experts. 3.2 Area and timing of potential future impact of the fire is projected. 3.3 Key risks of the fire to human, economic and environmental assets are considered. 3.4 Fire and weather are monitored to assess if or when fire danger is likely to suddenly increase. |
4. Prepare and analyse a range of fire suppression options consistent with incident objectives |
4.1 Range of options with an analysis of probable level of success and consequences of failure is prepared for consideration by the Incident Management Team. 4.2 Time available and the threshold fire behaviour for which each strategy and tactic is likely to be effective are considered. 4.3 Projected changes to or variation in fire behaviour conditions (due to fuel, weather, topography, fire size) are considered. 4.4 Advice and analysis are provided to the Incident Management Team to assist in development of strategies and fallback strategies. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in actual or simulated wildfire incidents. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in a range of actual or simulated wildfire incidents. Specific resources for assessment Access is required to:
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Method of assessment |
In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision and/or mentoring, which is typically recorded in a competency workbook. Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment. Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agency-approved simulated work environment. Forms of assessment that are typically used include:
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Range Statement
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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Fire behaviour must include: |
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Sources may include: |
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Consideration of fuels and fuel assessment may include: |
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Weather analysis may include: |
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Eeffects of topography on fire behaviour must include: |
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Fire prediction tools and references may include: |
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Map information and data may include: |
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Risks may include: |
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Human, economic and environmental assets may include: |
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Strategy may include: |
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Tactic may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.