View Unit : Principles of forest and moorland fire fighting

Unit

Unit Reference Number

Y/601/0269

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Principles of forest and moorland fire fighting

Unit Level

Level 2

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

3.2 Horticulture And Forestry

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Know the principles of forest and moorland fire fighting	1.1	Describe the personal protective equipment required for wildfire suppression operators
		1.2	Summarise the forest or estate fire plan, fire maps, symbols and other company working practices and industry good practice
		1.3	Describe the role of the emergency services and chain of command
		1.4	Describe the elements that are required for fire to exist
		1.5	Describe the phases of combustion (pre-heating, gas combustion and charcoal combustion)
		1.6	Outline how weather, topography and fuels affect fire behaviour, including rate of spread and fire intensity
		1.7	Describe fuel types and loads and the characteristics of grass, heather, forests and peat fires
		1.8	Describe the potential impact of wildfires and fire suppression activities on the environment
		1.9	Describe the purpose and value of firebreaks
		1.10	Describe when it is appropriate to extinguish fires and the suitable tactics, tools and equipment to use
2	Know how to support forest and moorland fire fighting	2.1	Outline how to assess and report on key fire information
		2.2	Summarise the three main fire suppression strategies: direct, indirect and flanking attack
		2.3	Describe the phases of fire suppression operations covering: knockdown, containment, mop up and patrol
3	Know relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice	3.1	Outline the current health and safety legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements

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