PUAFIR005 — Observe fire from an aircraft

1 Work safely as air observation team member

• 1.1Team Resource Management (TRM) principles are applied during air observation mission
• 1.2Compliance is maintained with relevant legislation, regulations and organisational policies and procedures
• 1.3Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements for air operations are implemented
• 1.4Job hazards are identified and action is taken to eliminate, minimise or control them

2 Prepare for air observation mission

• 2.1Briefing on air observation mission is obtained from task supervisor
• 2.2Mission information is collated
• 2.3Maps, navigation equipment and personal protective clothing and equipment for mission are prepared

3 Plan flight route

• 3.1Mission aircraft, its performance capability and fuel range are confirmed with task supervisor
• 3.2Pre-flight plan is prepared using available information including known terrain, hazards, mission requirements, weather forecast and expected time duration
• 3.3Alternative landing areas in flight area are identified in consultation with pilot
• 3.4Flight plan and communication arrangements for mission are confirmed with pilot
• 3.5Flight following and search and rescue arrangements are confirmed

4 Prepare for flight

• 4.1Pilot is briefed on mission
• 4.2Briefing from pilot is received on aircraft safety and emergency procedures
• 4.3Communication equipment is tested for correct frequencies and functionality
• 4.4Satellite navigation equipment, where required, for the mission is checked for correct programming and operability

5 Validate flight path en route to mission area

• 5.1Communication is maintained with pilot to ensure planned route is followed and mission objectives are achieved
• 5.2Flight following protocols are established and maintained
• 5.3Flight route is followed on map and/or using satellite navigation technology and location is confirmed though identification of ground features
• 5.4En route, diversion and arrival reporting information is transmitted in accordance with organisational procedures

6 Collect and record fire intelligence information

• 6.1Spatial data on fire location and progress of suppression efforts is recorded and communicated in accordance with organisational procedures
• 6.2Observations of current and projected fire behaviour, including factors that may affect it, are collected and recorded
• 6.3Fire intelligence information is communicated to task supervisor within agreed timeframes using approved communication arrangements

7 React to changed conditions and emergencies

• 7.1Contact is made with task supervisor and/or fire ground commander, if present, to confirm communication arrangements
• 7.2Observed hazards that pose a risk to people, property, assets or the environment are reported to task supervisor and/or fire ground commander, if present
• 7.3Observed changes in operational conditions are communicated to task supervisor and/or fire ground commander, if present

8 Conclude air observation mission

• 8.1After action review is conducted with air observation personnel
• 8.2Navigation equipment is stored in accordance with organisational procedures and faults are referred to approved personnel for attention
• 8.3Details of air operations mission are recorded in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR005 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAFIR005 needs to address all 84 unit components: 8 elements with 29 performance criteria, 30 performance evidence requirements, 25 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 PUAFIR005?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUAFIR005 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?

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Can I check my existing PUAFIR005 assessment instead of generating a new one?

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