Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

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Assessment Packages

Implement cultural burning practices on Country

KHU-AGR-0529

Australian Equivalent

AHCOCM304

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use cultural burning practices on Country to manage natural and cultural resources. This unit applies to cultural sites workers and land managers who carry out burns on Country as part of their job role. The unit involves and requires a high level of awareness and experience working with local cultures and Communities, and it is expected that this work will be undertaken as part of a team working under supervision in most cases. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Plan burn activities

0529.E1.O1Develop working relationships with local Community to support the planning and implementation of traditional cultural burning

0529.E1.O2Identify and consult appropriate Cultural Authorities and obtain approval to be on Country

0529.E1.O3Obtain and record cultural knowledge through the appropriate Knowledge Holder or local Community members

0529.E1.O4Identify and record ceremonial requirements for fire practices necessary for inclusion in burn plan

0529.E1.O5Develop a burning plan and schedule for the target area

0529.E1.O6Advise local fire services and agencies of proposed burn plan

E2Protect life and property and conserve fauna and flora species in burn area

0529.E2.O1Implement burn according to cultural burning techniques consistent with the burn plan and schedule

0529.E2.O2Exclude visitors from target areas, entertainment areas and areas possibly affected by smoke or risk from escaping fire

0529.E2.O3Advise neighbours and agencies of the intention to burn

0529.E2.O4Protect cultural sites, assets and entertainment areas according to cultural protocols and fire industry practices

0529.E2.O5Apply fire breaks to the area to maintain control of the fire and burn intensity

0529.E2.O6Remove animals in danger in the burn area before starting the controlled cultural burn, where possible

0529.E2.O7Assess flora for impact on fire-sensitive communities and species

E3Burn defined areas

0529.E3.O1Assess weather forecasts and current weather conditions to determine appropriate conditions and timing for burn

0529.E3.O2Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow work health and safety policies and procedures during the burn

0529.E3.O3Use appropriate ignition techniques, patterns, fire control and safety procedures to conduct the burn

0529.E3.O4Identify targeted areas defined by burn specification or limiting factors and confirm with supervisor

0529.E3.O5Apply fire to targeted areas according to cultural burning techniques, traditional frequency and organisation requirements

0529.E3.O6Maintain radio communication with other workers in the area throughout the burn

0529.E3.O7Check area to ensure all sections have received required burn in accordance with the burning plan

0529.E3.O8Complete and record assessment of burn

0529.E3.O9Monitor burning area to avoid wildfire outbreaks

0529.E3.O10Assess seasonal conditions and life cycles of flora and fauna for the end of fire practices