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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Coordinate controlled burning operations in accordance with a fire prevention plan 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376884  Coordinate controlled burning operations in accordance with a fire prevention plan 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Forestry and Wood Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Forestry and Wood Technology 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2020-07-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2021-07-30   2024-07-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for the crew leader working in a supervisory role on a fire prevention assignment. Crew leaders working on site have to work within the legal and regulatory framework to plan and conduct controlled burning operations in a safe manner.

People coordinated with this unit standard are able to:
  • Plan a controlled burn for a range purposes.
  • Coordinate team activities in controlled burn operations for a range of purposes.
  • Conduct post burning activities according to plan. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or an equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan a controlled burn for a range purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Reasons for controlled burn are identified and communicated to crew members. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A plan for a controlled burn is secured from relevant parties. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Operational strategy and tactics are developed from the controlled burn plan. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Operational strategy includes but is not limited to objectives, planning, notification of relevant parties, obtaining weather forecasts, contingency plan, inspecting the site, updating the plan, resource and equipment need.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Communication with stakeholders is undertaken, including community fire awareness campaigns. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Checks are carried out that the relevant and necessary documentation on the burn are processed in compliance with legal requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Co-ordinate team activities in controlled burn operations for a range of purposes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personnel and resources on site are organised for executing the burn. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Appropriate Personnel Protective Clothing (PPC) is worn by crew members. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Team members are briefed on desired outcomes. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Communication includes but is not limited to roles, site allocation and contingency plan.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Controlled burn activities are conducted for a range of purposes according to the plan. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Controlled burn activities include but are not limited to during-the-burn-communication on site and weather tracking.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Burning operations are controlled to ensure a safe and efficient operation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    The burning area is controlled at all times. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conduct post burning activities according to plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Burn objectives are ensured to have been met in line with the plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Complete extinguishment (mopping up) of the burnt area is ensured. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant parties are given notice on completion of burn. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standards.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Knowledge considered critical to the successful achievement of this unit is covered in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to on-site burning activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with crew members when co-ordinating controlled burning operations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities when handling and caring for a two-way radio. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect and analyse messages to be communicated and the appropriate terminology to use within context. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with key role players using a two-way radio in accordance with standard radio speech protocol. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health and safety of others when using a two-way radio system. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when communicating messages using a two-way radio system. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  79246   Further Education and Training Certificate: Wild Land Fire Fighting  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 


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