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

Supervise structure protection operations in the rural urban interface 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
376901  Supervise structure protection operations in the rural urban interface 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  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   2023-07-30  

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 the crew leader working in a supervisory role on structure protection operations. Crew leaders working in such a capacity should apply their knowledge and understanding of risk analysis and executing an effective structure protection operation.

People credited with this unit standard are able to:
  • Conduct risk analysis for structure protection operations in a given setting.
  • Co-ordinate team activities in conducting structure protection operations in a rural urban interface.
  • Conduct post structure protection operations according to plan. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 or an equivalent. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Conduct risk analysis for structure protection operations in a given setting. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A comprehensive risk assessment is conducted for potential loss of life. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Risk assessment includes but is not limited to the safety of fire fighter and the public.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    A comprehensive risk assessment is conducted for the potential loss of property according to the structure protection triage. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Types of property structure includes but is not limited to defensible (prep and hold), defensible (stand alone), Non defensible (prep and leave), Non defensible (rescue and drive by).
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Behaviours of the fire are assessed to determine strategy to be employed. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Factors to be considered include but are not limited to typography, weather and fuels.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Action is taken to mitigate risks identified. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Not limited to decision making process, consultation with stakeholders and action plan.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Co-ordinate team activities in conducting structure protection operations in a rural urban interface. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Personnel and resources on site are organized for structure protection. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Not limited to PPE, communication of contingency plan.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Team members are briefed on desired outcomes for conducting structure protection operations. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Briefing includes but is not limited to roles and site allocation.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Structure protection activities are conducted for a range of purposes according to the plan. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Protection activities include but are not limited to offensive/defensive tactics communication on site, weather tracking.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    There is continuous feed of information to the public through regular media feeds and continuous communication according to established guidelines. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Mode of communication includes but is not limited to radio, print, community relations.
     

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Conduct post structure protection operations according to plan. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Desired outcomes for structure protection operations are achieved. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Checks are carried out to ensure absence of post fire ignition and hot spots. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Relevant parties are given notice on completion of structure protection operations. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    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 standard 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 in the related to:
  • Type of structures to be protected.
  • Behaviour of fire in relation to weather condition, fuel types and topography. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others when protecting structure in rural urban interface. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities when:
  • Conducting risk analysis.
  • Deciding on the best strategy to employ.
  • Deciding on the most appropriate tactic to use in fighting fire.
  • Organising resources. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect and analyse information related to:
  • Fire behaviour.
  • Escape routes.
  • Safety zones. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with key role players using relevant modes of communication when:
  • Communicating safety zones, escapes routes, hazardous situations and behaviour of fire. 
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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 when using fire fighting tools. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems when conducting structure protection 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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