PUAFIR306 — Identify, detect and monitor hazardous materials at an incident

1 Assess hazardous materials incident

• 1.1Hazardous materials incident is approached using care and caution and a safe distance is maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures and advice from appropriate authorities
• 1.2Hazardous materials are identified from a safe distance and information is conveyed through the chain of command, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 1.3Information sources are accessed to determine potential behaviour of hazardous materials, in accordance with organisational procedures

2 Identify and assess hazards at incident

• 2.1Site hazards are identified, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.2Specific hazards relating to materials and containers are identified, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.3Relevant hazard information is incorporated into detection strategy
• 2.4Hazards are assessed, in accordance with organisational procedures, and information is conveyed through the chain of command

3 Develop an entry plan

• 3.1Entry plan objectives are identified and conveyed through the chain of command
• 3.2Entry plan is developed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.3Appropriate detection equipment is assessed and selected, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.4Personal protective clothing and equipment is identified, selected and checked, in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and response situation
• 3.5Hazard control zones are established, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.6Decontamination procedures are identified
• 3.7Organisations required to assist with the operation are determined and documented
• 3.8Detection strategy is documented, in accordance with organisational procedures

4 Implement entry plan

• 4.1Entry plan is implemented in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.2Detection equipment is prepared for use, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.3Detection equipment is used and maintained, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.4Personal protective clothing and personal protective equipment is donned and operated, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 4.5Results are recorded and reported, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 4.6Upon leaving area of operations, decontamination procedures are undertaken, in accordance with organisational procedures

5 Review entry plan

• 5.1Entry plan is reviewed and safety of entry team is monitored, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.2Contamination incidents are recorded and reported to appropriate personnel, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.3Entry plan is reviewed and documentation is completed, in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR306 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAFIR306 needs to address all 76 unit components: 5 elements with 24 performance criteria, 21 performance evidence requirements, 31 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 PUAFIR306?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUAFIR306 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.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for PUAFIR306 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PUAFIR306 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of PUAFIR306, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.