Service Standard 6.1.2
Qualifications for NSW RFS Members
Date of Issue 13 June 2012
Version Number 3.3
1.
2.
Purpose
1.1
All members of the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) need to have the
competencies (knowledge and skills) necessary to perform their assigned
role/function/position in ways that are safe and effective.
1.2
This Service Standard specifies the minimum qualifications required to be
eligible for appointment to key positions in the NSW RFS.
Policy
Volunteer Qualifications
2.1
The minimum qualifications for volunteers are listed in Appendix 1.
2.2
Transition arrangements may apply when new qualifications are
introduced and will be indicated in the appendices of this Service
Standard.
2.3
Volunteer qualifications may be obtained through:
(a) successful completion of training programs and related assessment
activities, or;
(b) the process of recognition of prior learning (RPL) in accordance with
SS 6.1.3 Training in the NSW RFS.
2.4
Using a risk management approach, a District Manager may waive any of
the requirements for volunteer qualifications in their area of jurisdiction,
provided they are working to achieve compliance within a reasonable time
and are satisfied that current operations can be conducted safely.
2.5
No manager, or anyone delegated work by them, may require a higher
qualification than is specified in this Service Standard (e.g. no higher than
Crew Leader Supervision (CLS) certification may be specified as a
prerequisite for a member to become a Captain or Senior Deputy Captain).
2.6
Funds which have been allocated to a district, region or section for
volunteer training and/or incident management training may not be used
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for any other purpose, including other forms of training and development
for staff.
2.7
This Service Standard applies to Junior Members over 16 years who may
achieve any of the qualifications so long as any risks are managed in
accordance with SS 2.1.5 Child and Youth Participation in NSW RFS
Activities and Appendix 1, Table H of this Service Standard.
Staff Qualifications
2.8
The minimum qualifications for each staff position are specified in the
relevant role statement or position description by the Manager, Volunteer
Relations and Workforce Planning. These will normally be based on the
guidelines given in appendix 2 (for district and regional staff) and Appendix
3 (headquarters staff).
2.9
A Director may waive any of the requirements for staff qualifications in
their area of jurisdiction, provided the staff member is working to achieve
compliance within a reasonable time and the Director is satisfied that the
relevant current work can be conducted satisfactorily.
2.10 In exceptional circumstances (i.e. organisational realignment) the Director
may waive the requirement for a staff member to hold the necessary
qualification if it is felt the staff member possesses a demonstrated
equivalent level of expertise for the role being undertaken. The staff
member granted the exemption shall be encouraged to apply for the
necessary qualification through the NSW RFS RPL process.
Responsibilities
2.11 The Manager Volunteer Relations and Workforce Planning and the
Manager Learning and Development, will review (and update if needed)
the qualifications listed in the attached appendices on the annual
anniversary of the publication date.
2.12 Each manager is to ensure qualifications are achieved by members, as
listed in the Appendices of this Service Standard, for their area of
jurisdiction, and in consultation with relevant senior members.
3.
Links
The NSW Public Sector Capability Framework
The Standards for NVR Registered Training Organisations
Vocational Education and Training (Commonwealth Powers) Act 2011
National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011
National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Regulations 2011
The Public Sector Training Package PSP04
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The Business Services Training Package BSB07
The Public Safety Training Package PUA00
The Training and Education Training Package TAE10
SS 2.1.5 Child and Youth Participation in NSW RFS Activities
SS 3.1.4 Remote Area Firefighter Fitness Training
SS 5.1.9 Breathing Apparatus
SS 6.1.3 Training in the NSW RFS
Who is responsible for implementing the Service
Standard?
Director Membership and Strategic Services
5.
Amendments
Reviewed to reflect the introduction of the National
Vocational Education and Training Regulator and
to align with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework.
13 June 2012
Reviewed to include programs for junior and cadet members
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Appendix 1
Minimum Qualifications - for Volunteers
A.
Mainstream Firefighting Roles
Function/Role
Minimum Qualification
Fight a bush / grass fire under supervision
Bush Firefighter (BF)
Fight a village type fire (structure/vehicle)
Village Firefighter (VF)
Fight a fire without direct supervision
Advanced Firefighter (AF)
Lead a crew fighting a bush fire
Crew Leader Wildfire (CLW)
Lead a crew fighting a village type fire
Crew Leader Village (CLV)
Command a small incident, or a strike team or small
sector of a larger incident
Crew Leader Supervision (CLS)
Command a medium scale incident, or a large
sector or division of a large incident
Group Leader (GL)
Comments:
The above requirements do not apply in rural remote brigades (see section headed “Grassland
Firefighting Roles”).
Equivalent certification from another organisation is recognised.
The relevant district manager may waive any of the requirements above in accordance with, and
only in accordance with, clause 2.4 of this service standard.
B.
Grassland Only Firefighting Roles (e.g. farm based brigades)
Function/Role
Minimum Qualification
Fight a grassland fire under supervision
Bush Firefighter Grassland (BFG)
Fight a vehicle/structure fire in grassland areas
Vehicle/Structure F/F in Grasslands (VSG)
Lead a crew fighting a grassland fire
Crew Leader Grassland (CLG)
Coordinate large grassland firefighting
Group Leader Grassland (GLG)
Comments:
Grassland firefighting qualifications are short programs tailored specifically for remote rural
brigades (i.e. farm based brigades). They have no national recognition.
Some specialist qualifications are also not required in remote rural brigades – see the exemptions
section under the “Specialist Roles” heading.
VSG and GLG are not mandatory until 1 Oct 2012.
The relevant district manager may waive any of the requirements above in accordance with, and
only in accordance with, clause 2.4 of this service standard.
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C.
Specialist Roles
Function/Role
Minimum Qualification
Provide advanced resuscitation
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)
Fight a village fire using an interior attack
Breathing Apparatus Operator (BAO)
Operate near a bush fire (not firefighting)
Bush Firefighter Support (BFS)
Provide catering services to firefighters
Catering Assistant (CAT)
Operate in a Firecom under supervision
Communications Centre Assistant (CCA)
Provide a Firecom service to units
Communications Centre Operator (CCO)
Coordinate maintenance of equipment
Equipment Officer (EQO)
Access bush fires by helicopter winch
Helicopter Winch Skills (HWS)
Supervise a prescribed burning operation
Prescribed Burning Supervisor (PBS)
Fight bush fires in remote bushland
Remote Area Firefighting (RAF)
Drive vehicles to and at incidents
Rural Fire Driving (RFD)
Provide first aid to injured/ill personnel
First Aid Application (FAA) or equivalent
Cross cut fallen timber with a chainsaw
Trim and Cross Cut Fallen Trees (TFT)
Fall simple trees with a chainsaw
Tree Falling Intermediate (TFI)
Fall problem trees with a chainsaw
Tree Falling Fireline (TFF)
Comments:
EQO, RFD, TFT, TFI and TFF are not mandatory in remote rural (farm based) brigades.
Equivalent certification from another organisation is recognised.
The relevant district manager may waive any of the requirements above in accordance with,
and only in accordance with, clause 2.4 of this service standard.
D.
Aviation Roles
Function/Role
Minimum Qualification
Provide air base services to air operations
Air Base Operator (ABO)
Manage air base services
Air Base Manager (ABM)
Coordinate air activities at incidents
Aircraft Officer (AOF)
Communicate on aviation radios
Aircraft Radio Operator (ARO)
Observe incidents from an aircraft
Air Observer (AOB)
Supervise air attack operations
Air Attack Supervisor (AAS)
Manage air operations at incidents
Air Operations Manager (AOM)
Operate surveillance systems from aircraft
Aircraft Systems Operator (ASO)
Drop incendiaries from an aircraft
Air Incendiary Bombardier (AIB)
Navigate an aircraft dropping incendiaries
Air Incendiary Navigator (AIN)
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E.
Incident Management Team (IMT) Roles
Function/Role
Minimum Qualification
Control serious (multi-agency) bush fires
Incident Controller Major Incident (ICMI)
Manage the control of major incidents
Incident Management – Control (IMC)
Coordinate operations at large incidents
Incident Management – Operations (IMO)
Coordinate planning at large incidents
Incident Management - Planning (IMP)
Coordinate logistics at large incidents
Incident Management – Logistics (IML)
Assist any of the above within an IMT
Incident Control System for IMTs (ICS)
Comments:
Transition arrangements apply during the introduction of ICMI, commencing 2012
Equivalent certification from another organisation is recognised.
The relevant district manager may waive any of the requirements above in accordance with, and
only in accordance with, clause 2.4 of this service standard.
Note: Some of the above roles may be filled by RFS volunteers, RFS staff or personnel from
kindred organisations.
F.
Trainer and Assessor Roles
Function/Role
Minimum Qualification
Provide face to face instruction
RFS Fire Instructor (RFI)
Gather evidence for assessment
RFS Assessment Advocate (ASA)
Assess the competency of personnel
RFS Assessor (ASR)
Coordinate local training and assessment
RFS Training Coordinator (RTC)
Comments:
The new RFI (2005 or later) qualification covers the content of both the ‘old’ RFI and the new
ASA, and enables a member to both provide instruction and gather evidence for
assessment.
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G.
Community Safety and Liaison Roles
Function/Role
Minimum Qualification
Assist with community safety activities
Community Safety Assistant (CSA)
Facilitate community safety activities
Community Safety Facilitator (CSF)
Provide community liaison services
Community Liaison Officer (CLO)
Comments:
Equivalent certification from another organisation is recognised.
The relevant district manager may waive any of the requirements above in accordance with,
and only in accordance with, clause 2.4 of this service standard.
H.
Junior Member roles
Function/Role
Minimum Qualification
Operate near a bush fire (not firefighting)
Bush Firefighter Support (BFS)
Provide catering services to firefighters
Catering Assistant (CAT)
Operate in a Firecom under supervision
Communications Centre Assistant (CCA)
Assist with community safety activities
Community Safety Assistant (CSA)
Provide first aid to injured/ill personnel
First Aid Application (FAA) or equivalent
Comments: junior members may complete modules from any NSW RFS training program and
on completion of any national unit of competency be awarded a statement of attainment.
Note: while junior members may achieve any of the competencies for NSW RFS qualifications,
they are not awarded that qualification until they are 16 years of age except for those shown in
the above table.
The above table refers to the roles that junior members can actually perform operationally and
does not restrict their access to training in any other roles and in accordance with SS 2.1.5 Child
and Youth Participation in NSW RFS Activities.
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Appendix 2
Minimum Qualifications for Regional and District Staff
Notes:
• The minimum qualification required for a position is that stated in the relevant position description or
role statement. Appendices 2 and 3 are for guiding staff that specify those qualifications and provide
information to members who want to know which qualifications to gain to help progress their career
• See Appendix 5 for a full explanation of the various ‘levels’ quoted in the tables below.
• Where positions are combined the qualifications specified for both are needed.
A.
Management Positions
Qualifications
8/9
General
Fire Risk Management
Community Resilience
Fire/Incident
Management
Learning and
Development
Specialist
Fitness
B.
District
10/11
12/13 +
10/11
General
Infrastructure
Member
ship
10/11
Operations
12/13+
Level 5
Level 4
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 5
Level 5
Level 5
Level 6
Level 6
Level 6
Level 6
Level 6
Level 1
Level 2
Level 1
Level 6
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 6
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 6
Level 5
Level 5
Level 5
Level 6
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 3
Level 3
Level 3
Level 1
Level 1
Level 5
Level 3
Level 1
Level 1
Level 3
Level 1
Level 3
Level 1
Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Level 1
Level 3
Level 1
Level 3
Level 1
Level 4
Level 1
Level 3
6/7
8/9
8/9
8/9
6/7
Operations
Services Positions
Qualifications
4/5
General
Fire Risk Management
Community Resilience
Fire/Incident
Management
Learning and
Development
Specialist
Fitness
C.
Regional
10/11
10/11
District
8/9
Regional
8/9
General
Infrastructure
Member
ship
Level 5
Level 4
Level 4
Level 5
Level 5
Level 3
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 3
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 5
Level 5
Level 5
Level 4
Level 1
Level 5
Level 1
Level 3
Level 3
Level 4
Level 4
Level 4
Level 4
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 3
Level 3
Level 4
Level 3
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 3
Level 3
Level 3
Level 1
Level 3
Level 1
Level 3
Level 1
Level 3
Level 1
Level 3
Level 4
Level 3
Level 4
Level 3
1
2/3
4/5
6/7
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 3
Level 4
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 3
Level 4
Level 2
Level 1
Level 3
Technical Positions
Qualifications
General
Fire Risk Management
Community Resilience
Fire/Incident Management
Learning and Development
Specialist
Fitness
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D.
Administrative Positions
Qualifications
General
Fire Risk Management
Community Resilience
Fire/Incident
Management
Learning and
Development
Specialist
Fitness
E.
1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
District
2/3
Level 2
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
4/5
Level 3
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Regional
2/3
4/5
Level 2
Level 3
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 1
Level 2
Level 1
Level 2
Level 1
Level 2
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 2
Fleet Support Positions
Qualifications
General
Fire Risk Management
Community Resilience
Fire/Incident Management
Learning and Development
Specialist
Fitness
F.
5/6
Level 3
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 3
Field Positions (e.g. Mitigation Works)
Qualifications
General
Fire Risk Management
Community Resilience
Fire/Incident Management
Learning and Development
Specialist
Fitness
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2/3
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 1
Level 3
Level 6
Level 1
Level 3
Level 1
Level 3
Level 1
Level 3
Level 6
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Appendix 3
Minimum Qualifications for Headquarters Staff
Note: Some positions may fall into more than one category due to the specific focus of Headquarters
business units (e.g. Manager Learning and Development). In such cases either qualification may usually
be used. In certain cases, more than one qualification may be required. Unless otherwise stated, fitness
levels are Level 2.
See Appendix 5 for full details of the various levels quoted in the tables below.
A.
Director Positions
Qualifications
All Director Positions
General
B.
A Degree or Graduate Certificate in a relevant discipline
Manager and Supervisor Positions
Qualifications
General
Level 6/7
Level 8/9
Level 10/11
Level 12/13+
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
#
# - A Degree or Graduate Certificate in a relevant discipline
C.
Technical and Coordinator Positions
Qualifications
General
D.
Level 4/5
Level 6/7
Level 8/9
Level 10/11
Level 1
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Administrative and Support Positions
Qualifications
Level 1
Level 2/3
Level 4/5
Level 6/7
General
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
D. (i) Headquarters OCSC Positions
Qualifications
Level A
Level B
General
Level 1
Level 2
E.
Field Positions (e.g. Mitigation Works)
Qualifications
Level 1
Level 2/3
General
Level 1
Level 1
Fire Risk Management
Level 1
Level 3
Community Resilience
Level 1
Level 1
Fire/Incident Management
Level 1
Level 3
Learning and Development
Level 1
Level 1
Specialist
Level 3
Level 3
Fitness
Level 6
Level 6
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Appendix 4 - Glossary of abbreviations for NSW RFS
qualifications/programs
Acronym
AAS
ABK
ABM
ABO
AF
AFP
AFT
AIB
AIN
AOB
AOF
AOM
ART
ARO
ASO
ASA
ASR
BAO
BAS
BF
BFA
BFG
BFS
CAT
CBD
CCA
CCC
CCL
CCO
CCS
CL
CLG
CLO
CLS
CLV
CLW
CSA
CSC
CSF
CSO
CUS
Qualification / Program
Air Attack Supervisor
Aviation Basic Knowledge
Air Base Manager
Air Base Operator
Advanced Firefighter
Advanced Firefighter Principles
Advanced Firefighter Technical
Air Incendiary Bombardier
Air Incendiary Navigator
Air Observer
Aircraft Officer
Air Operations Manager
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
Aviation Radio Operator
Airborne Systems operator
RFS Assessment Advocate
RFS Assessor
Breathing Apparatus Operator
Breathing Apparatus Support
Bush Firefighter
Bush Fire Awareness
Bush Fire Grassland
Bush Fire Support
Catering Assistant
Conduct Briefings & Debriefings
Communications Assistant
Command/Control/Communications
Catering Crew Leader
Communications Operator
Communications Supervisor
Crew Leader
Crew Leader Grassland
Community Liaison Officer
Crew Leader Supervision
Crew Leader Village
Crew Leader Wildfire
Community Safety Assistant
Community Safety Coordinator
Community Safety Facilitator
Chain Saw Operator (now TFF/I/T)
Customer Service
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Acronym
Qualification / Program
DA1
DA2
EQO
EXT
FAA
GL
GLA
GLC
GLG
HWS
ICMI
ICS
ILC
IMC
IML
IMO
IMP
IPS
LDR
MCS
MLO
PBP
PBS
PLO
PPS
RAF
RFD
RFI
RTC
S44
SAF
SI
SWR
TCO
TFF
TFI
TFT
VF
VSG
WFI
Development Assessment (level one)
Development Assessment (level two)
Equipment Officer
Extinguisher Training
First Aid Application
Group Leader
Group Leader Analysis
Group Leader Command
Group Leader Grassland
Helicopter Winch Skills
Incident Controller Major Incident
Incident Control System (for IMTs)
Inspect for Legislative Compliance
Incident Management Control
Incident Management Logistics
Incident Management Operations
Incident Management Planning
Implement Prevention Strategies
Leadership and Team Skills
Machinery Supervision
Media Liaison Officer
Plan Prescribed Burn Programs
Prescribed Burning Supervisor
Public Liaison Officer
Protect & Preserve Incident Scene
Remote Area Firefighter
Rural Fire Driving
RFS Instructor
RFS Training Coordinator
Section 44 Controller
Monitor Brigade Safety
Safety Induction
Safe Working on Roofs
Traffic Control Officer
Tree Falling Fireline
Tree Falling Intermediate
Trim and cross cut Felled Trees
Village Firefighter
Vehicle /Structure Fires in Grassland
Fire Investigation – Wildfire
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Appendix 5 Table 1 – Minimum RFS Qualifications for Staff
1
Elements
General
Level 1
No
qualification
specified
Level 2
A Certificate II in a
relevant discipline, or
equivalent expertise.
Level 3
A Certificate III in a
relevant discipline, or
equivalent expertise.
Level 4
A Certificate IV in a
relevant discipline, or
equivalent expertise.
Level 5
A Diploma in a
relevant discipline, or
equivalent expertise.
RFS AF certification
or equivalent
expertise in fire
behavior (e.g. the
underpinning
knowledge of unit
PUAFIR303A/B).
RFS CSF
certification, or
equivalent expertise,
such as the two
units:
- PUAFIR301A/B
- PUACOM005A/B
RFS CLS
certification, or
equivalent expertise,
such as the unit:
- PUAOPE001A/B
(In a fire context)
Plus RFS ICS
certification or
equivalent, such as:
- 21588VIC or
22022VIC
RFS RFI and ASR
certification, or
equivalent expertise,
such as units:
TAA/E DEL301A and
ASS301A/402A/403A
TAESS401A
Specialist
RFS PBS
certification, or
equivalent expertise,
such as the unit:
- PUAFIR407A/B
RFS PBP
certification, or
equivalent expertise,
such as the unit:
- PUAFIR406A/B
RFS Community
Liaison Officer (CLO)
and / or Media
Liaison Officer (MLO)
certification, or
equivalent expertise.
RFS Public Liaison
Officer (PLO)
certification, or
equivalent expertise
(e.g. in another
agency).
Tertiary qualification
in an emergency
management or
technical discipline
relevant to the role.
Any one of the
following RFS
certifications: IML,
IMP or IMO (or GL),
or equivalent, such
as any one of the
units below:
- PUAMAN002A/B
- PUAFIR502A/B
- PUAOPE005A/B
or 22022VIC
Certificate IV in
Training and
Education.
RFS IMC
certification, or
equivalent expertise,
such as the unit:
- PUAOPE007A/B,
or
- PUAOPE006A/B
Tertiary qualification
in an emergency
management, or
similar discipline,
relevant to the role.
Diploma of Training
and Education
Certificate IV in
Training and
Education.
Specialist
A specialist
A degree or higher in
an adult education or
training related
discipline, plus a
Certificate IV in
Training and
Education..
A specialist higher
2
Fire Risk
Management
No
qualification
specified
RFS BF certification,
or equivalent
expertise, such as
unit:
- PUAFIR204A/B.
3
Community
Resilience
No
qualification
specified
RFS CSA
certification, or
equivalent expertise,
such as unit:
- PUAFIR208A/B
4
Fire / Incident
Management
No
qualification
specified
RFS ICS certification
or equivalent, such
as:
- 21588VIC or
22022VIC
5
Learning and
Development
No
qualification
specified
RFS RFI and ASA
certification, or
equivalent, such as
units:
TAA/E DEL301A and
TAA/E ASS301A
6
Specialist
No
Holds all
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Level 6
An Advanced
Diploma or Degree in
a relevant discipline,
or equivalent.
Tertiary qualification
in a technical
discipline relevant to
the role, or
equivalent expertise.
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Fitness
qualification
specified
prerequisites for the
specialist training
listed in the position’s
accountabilities.
No
requirement
specified
No condition
preventing working in
a disability-friendly
workplace.
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qualifications as
listed in the position’s
accountabilities, (or
the willingness to
obtain).
No condition
preventing normal
field activities of the
job (i.e. non-arduous)
qualifications as
listed in the position’s
accountabilities.
vocational
qualification relevant
to the position.
education
qualification relevant
to the position.
Good general health
with no known
significant risk
factors or conditions.
Good general health
and fitness confirmed
by a medical
examination.
Meets health and
fitness standards
specified for arduous
work in the NSW
RFS.
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Appendix 5 Table 2 – Definitions of Training and Course Codes
UNIT CODE
22023VIC (new) or 21588VIC (old)
22022VIC (new) or 21588VIC (old)
PUACOM005A/B *
PUAFIR204A/B *
PUAFIR208A/B *
PUAFIR301A/B *
PUAFIR303A/B *
PUAFIR406A/B *
PUAFIR407A/B *
PUAFIR502A/B *
PUAMAN002A/B *
PUAOPE001A/B *
PUAOPE005A/B *
PUAOPE006A/B *
PUAOPE007A/B *
TAE40110
TAEDEL301A (new) / TAADEL301A (old)
TAEASS301A (new) / TAAASS301A (old)
TAEASS401A (new)
TAEASS402A (new) / TAAASS402A (old)
TAEASS403A (new) / TAAASS403A (old)
UNIT NAME
Course in Basic Wildfire Awareness
Course in Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS)
Foster a positive organisational image in the community
Respond to wildfire
Participate in community safety activities
Undertake community safety activities
Suppress wildfire
Develop prescribed burning plans
Conduct prescribed burning
Develop incident control strategies
Administer work group resources
Supervise response
Manage a multi team response
Control multi-agency emergency situations
Command agency personnel within a multi-agency emergency response
Certificate IV Training and Education
Provide work skill instruction (new) / Provide training through instruction and demonstration
of work skills (old)
Contribute to assessment (new) / Contribute to assessment (old)
Plan assessment activities and processes (new)
Assess competence (new) / Assess competence (old)
Participate in assessment validation (new) / Participate in assessment validation (old).
* Both the current ‘B’ version and the older ‘A’ version are recognised. Both the ‘new’ and ‘old’ units/qualifications listed are recognised.
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