AHCOCM304 — Implement cultural burning practices on Country

1 Plan burn activities

• 1.1Develop working relationships with local Community to support the planning and implementation of traditional cultural burning
• 1.2Identify and consult appropriate Cultural Authorities and obtain approval to be on Country
• 1.3Obtain and record cultural knowledge through the appropriate Knowledge Holder or local Community members
• 1.4Identify and record ceremonial requirements for fire practices necessary for inclusion in burn plan
• 1.5Develop a burning plan and schedule for the target area
• 1.6Advise local fire services and agencies of proposed burn plan

2 Protect life and property and conserve fauna and flora species in burn area

• 2.1Implement burn according to cultural burning techniques consistent with the burn plan and schedule
• 2.2Exclude visitors from target areas, entertainment areas and areas possibly affected by smoke or risk from escaping fire
• 2.3Advise neighbours and agencies of the intention to burn
• 2.4Protect cultural sites, assets and entertainment areas according to cultural protocols and fire industry practices
• 2.5Apply fire breaks to the area to maintain control of the fire and burn intensity
• 2.6Remove animals in danger in the burn area before starting the controlled cultural burn, where possible
• 2.7Assess flora for impact on fire-sensitive communities and species

3 Burn defined areas

• 3.1Assess weather forecasts and current weather conditions to determine appropriate conditions and timing for burn
• 3.2Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow work health and safety policies and procedures during the burn
• 3.3Use appropriate ignition techniques, patterns, fire control and safety procedures to conduct the burn
• 3.4Identify targeted areas defined by burn specification or limiting factors and confirm with supervisor
• 3.5Apply fire to targeted areas according to cultural burning techniques, traditional frequency and organisation requirements
• 3.6Maintain radio communication with other workers in the area throughout the burn
• 3.7Check area to ensure all sections have received required burn in accordance with the burning plan
• 3.8Complete and record assessment of burn
• 3.9Monitor burning area to avoid wildfire outbreaks
• 3.10Assess seasonal conditions and life cycles of flora and fauna for the end of fire practices

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