PUAFIR325 — Operate heavy plant in fire control operations

1 Use and service heavy plant machinery

• 1.1Heavy plant machinery is set up and pre-operational checks are undertaken to ensure safe operation in forest environments that are free of soil, water borne disease and weeds prior to and after use
• 1.2Effective communication is established with supervisor, team members and support vehicle operators
• 1.3Safe work procedures are employed when using heavy plant machinery for construction
• 1.4Heavy plant machinery is parked safely and securely when not in operation
• 1.5Personal protective clothing and equipment is worn and used, in accordance with organisational procedures

2 Construct fire control line

• 2.1Obtain briefing and confirm work to be undertaken
• 2.2Topographical and vegetation factors are considered when selecting a route for construction of a fire control line
• 2.3Environmental, agricultural, cultural and heritage factors are considered when selecting a route for construction of fire control line using heavy plant machinery
• 2.4Fire control line is constructed directly on fire edge or away from fire edge, taking into account weather conditions and/or changes in fire behaviour, to meet fire suppression requirements
• 2.5Hazards are identified and considered when selecting route and constructing fire control line
• 2.6Debris from fire control line construction is appropriately placed to facilitate fire suppression works and to reduce environmental impact
• 2.7Fire control line is constructed to suit purposes, including vehicle access, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 2.8Helipads, turning areas, passing bays and safety zones are constructed, as directed

3 Mop up and rehabilitate area

• 3.1Mop up work is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures and in coordination with crew members
• 3.2Rehabilitation work is conducted, in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR325 need to cover?

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