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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Manage a crew during a controlled burn 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376886  Manage a crew during a controlled burn 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Forestry and Wood Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 01 - Agriculture and Nature Conservation Forestry and Wood Technology 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 4  NQF Level 04  8 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2020-07-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2021-07-30   2024-07-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard is for people who manage controlled burning operations for fire breaks, slash burning and burning under plantation trees. The crew leader manages team members in ensuring that the fire plan is implemented and that mop up activities are carried out after the event.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Plan for a controlled burn.
  • Implement the control burn activities in accordance with the local fire plan.
  • Mop up the fire line or burnt area to prevent fire spread and re-ignition. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Communication and Mathematical at NQF Level 3 or an equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Plan for a controlled burn. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Burning permits are confirmed to ensure compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Reasons for controlled burn are ascertained. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Information pertaining to controlled burn is presented and communicated to team members in accordance with local requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Resources are mobilized to ensure safe burning. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Resources include but are not limited to PPE, personnel and equipment.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Implement the control burn activities in accordance with the local fire plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Resource placement and deployment is explained and demonstrated in accordance with the fire plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Controlled burn is conducted in accordance with local fire plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The area being burnt is constantly monitored for hazardous situations. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Appropriate measures are taken in the event of unplanned incidents occurring. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Mop up the fire line or burnt area to prevent fire spread and re-ignition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Dangerous areas for mopping up are identified and extinguished to prevent further burning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    All burning and smoldering materials are extinguished to prevent further burning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Highly flammable vegetation inside and outside is identified to prevent further burning. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Control lines are re-enforced to ensure no re-ignition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Burnt area is patrolled to check spot fires. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    Feeling out is conducted by making use of the necessary methods and equipment (e.g. heat scanner) to pick up heat signals. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Anyone assessing a learner or moderating the assessment of a learner against the unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment and moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant Education, Training, Quality, Assurance (ETQA) Body, or by an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA, according to the ETQA`s policies and guidelines for assessment and moderation.
  • Moderation must include both internal and external moderation of assessments, unless ETQA policies specify otherwise. Moderation should also encompass achievement of the competence described in the associated unit standards.
  • Anyone wishing to be assessed against this qualification may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Knowledge considered critical to the successful achievement of this unit is covered in the specific outcomes and assessment criteria. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems related to controlled burning operation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others during controlled burn operations. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities when:
  • Confirming burning permits with role players.
  • Confirming reasons for controlled burning operations.
  • Analysing controlled burn plan.
  • Deciding upon the appropriate tactic(s).
  • Deploying resources. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect and analyse information relating to:
  • Controlled burn plan.
  • Weather conditions, topography and fuel type. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with key role players using relevant modes of communication when:
  • Communicating reasons for controlled burn.
  • Tactics to employ during controlled burn operations.
  • High risks areas, escape routes, access routes and safety zones. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and health and safety of others co-ordinating controlled burn activities. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when supervising a fire suppression team during controlled burn operations. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  79246   Further Education and Training Certificate: Wild Land Fire Fighting  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2015-06-30  FPMSETA 


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