PUAFIR007 — Operate aerial drip torch

1 Prepare for aerial ignition

• 1.1Personal protective clothing and equipment and other safety equipment is tested and worn in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.2Requirements for aerial ignition are identified and confirmed with relevant personnel
• 1.3Activities are undertaken in accordance with industry standards, legislation, organisational procedures and Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
• 1.4Aerial drip torch and gelled petroleum are stored and transported in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements

2 Prepare aerial drip torch

• 2.1Aerial drip torch power loom is installed on aircraft in accordance with the organisational procedures and aircraft operator requirements
• 2.2Aerial drip torch is inspected by pilot to ensure correct sling configuration for operation
• 2.3Mixing operations for gelled petroleum are monitored to ensure they are undertaken in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.4Gelled petroleum is loaded into aerial drip torch in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.5Aerial drip torch is tested and adjusted, where required, to ensure correct operation

3 Conduct aerial ignition operations

• 3.1Principles of Team Resources Management (TRM) are established and maintained for aerial ignition operations
• 3.2Briefing is received from pilot on aircraft safety including aircraft emergency procedures
• 3.3Response procedures for emergency situations involving the aerial drip torch are confirmed with the pilot
• 3.4Aerial drip torch is attached via sling to the aircraft in accordance with organisational procedures and aircraft operator requirements
• 3.5Communication with the pilot is maintained to ensure aerial ignition achieves its objectives
• 3.6Aerial drip torch is operated in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ specifications
• 3.7Adjustments to the aerial drip torch are made, as required, in response to changed conditions or alterations to burn plan
• 3.8Response to emergencies involving aircraft or aerial drip torch is undertaken in accordance with aircraft and organisational procedure

4 Maintain aerial drip torch within scope of authority

• 4.1Aerial drip torch is shut down in accordance with organisational procedures and manufacturers’ guidelines prior to departure of aircraft from ignition site
• 4.2Excess gelled petroleum is stored or disposed of in accordance with organisational procedures and regulatory requirements
• 4.3Aerial drip torch is maintained within scope of authority
• 4.4Aerial drip torch faults are documented and forwarded to appropriate personnel for repair, if required
• 4.5Aerial drip torch is stored in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR007 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAFIR007 needs to address all 49 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 14 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for PUAFIR007?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUAFIR007 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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