DEFSUR008 — Produce fire using improvised means in a survival situation

1 Prepare for fire starting

• 1.1Collect, dry and protect tinder.
• 1.2Collect, prepare and store kindling.
• 1.3Collect, prepare and store fuel (branches, logs) in a dry location.

2 Start and maintain fire

• 2.1Site and prepare a fire-safe area, minimising threat to survivor effects and equipment and preventing escape of the fire into surrounding vegetation.
• 2.2Use improvised means to start fire.
• 2.3Prevent fire from extinguishing in all weather conditions.

What does an assessment tool for DEFSUR008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFSUR008 needs to address all 14 unit components: 2 elements with 6 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 3 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 DEFSUR008?

Auditori pulls the current release of DEFSUR008 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 DEFSUR008 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing DEFSUR008 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 DEFSUR008, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.