PUAFIR608 — Investigate fatal fires

1 Assess impact of fire on human remains

• 1.1Presence of human remains is identified and confirmed at the scene and is processed, in accordance with coronial and organisational requirements
• 1.2Appropriate notifications to coronial services and police are made, in accordance with statutory and organisational procedures
• 1.3Effect of fire heat range on human remains is assessed
• 1.4Visible burn patterns and injuries on human remains are identified, assessed and documented
• 1.5Proximity of human remains to fire is assessed
• 1.6Origin and cause determination theories for fire are assessed

2 Examine factors impacting on origin and cause of death

• 2.1Human factors that may have prevented occupants escaping the fire and products of combustion are examined and recorded
• 2.2Effectiveness and operation of early warning detection and suppression systems are assessed
• 2.3Observations regarding deceased’s clothing are made and recorded
• 2.4Observations of human behaviour before, during and after the fire are recorded
• 2.5Effects of environmental conditions are assessed and recorded

3 Implement procedures for recovery of human remains and report findings

• 3.1Disaster victim identification procedures are implemented, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.2Methods of protecting human remains prior to removal from a fire scene are implemented
• 3.3Consequential damage to human remains are recorded and reported to the appropriate authorities
• 3.4Human remains collected from a fire scene are recorded, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.5Techniques to minimise evidence deterioration are followed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.6Techniques and equipment are used for scene analysis, reconstruction and testing of hypothesis, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 3.7Investigation report is completed and forwarded to appropriate authorities and stakeholders

What does an assessment tool for PUAFIR608 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAFIR608 needs to address all 45 unit components: 3 elements with 18 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 15 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 PUAFIR608?

Auditori pulls the current release of PUAFIR608 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 PUAFIR608 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing PUAFIR608 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 PUAFIR608, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.