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Carbon Farming Savanna Burning Operations Leader Skill Set
Carbon Farming Savanna Burning Operations Leader Skill Set
Skill set
National Code
AHCSS00164
AHCSS00164
State Code
AF184
AF184
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
24/01/2023
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
605
Duration
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 24/01/2023 | Current | Approved |
Description
This skill set covers the skills and knowledge required of individuals who lead and take responsibility of all aspects of the direct operations of work on savanna burning carbon farming projects, carried out on grazing land, national or state/territory parks or on Country.
Pathway Information
These units of competency provide credit towards:
AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture
AHC31420 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC31522 Certificate III in On Country Management
AHC32522 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work
AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture
AHC40920 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC30122 Certificate III in Agriculture
AHC31420 Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
AHC31522 Certificate III in On Country Management
AHC32522 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Cultural Sites Work
AHC40122 Certificate IV in Agriculture
AHC40920 Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Licensing / Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.
Target Group
This skill set is for individuals who lead and take responsibility for all aspects of the direct operations of work on savanna burning carbon farming projects, including projects carried out on Country.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package and the PUA Public Safety Training Package meet the requirements for workers who lead and take responsibility for all aspects of the direct operations of work on savanna burning carbon farming projects.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAY51 | PUAFIR506 | Conduct complex prescribed burns | 105 | Unit of competency |
| OAY69 | PUAFIR402 | Conduct simple prescribed burns | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAY47 | PUAFIR515 | Develop complex prescribed burn plans | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAY65 | PUAFIR406 | Develop simple prescribed burn plans | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFB09 | AHCOCM303 | Follow Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBK19 | AHCCFP301 | Identify the effects of climate change as a factor in land management | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OFB06 | AHCOCM304 | Implement cultural burning practices on Country | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBK15 | AHCCFP402 | Prepare to comply with measuring and modelling requirements of carbon farming methods | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OAY94 | PUAFIR210 | Prevent injury | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ01 | PUAFIR204 | Respond to wildfire | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAY87 | PUAFIR303 | Suppress wildfire | 35 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE064 | AHCSS00083 | Carbon Farming Savanna Burning Operations Leader Skill Set | Skill set |