Kia ora
This update we cover five topics:
1) 2016 Credit consumption reporting results.
The pleasing news is that the GTE is passing on .85 cents of every dollar of earned from the reporting of unit standards. The costs to administer NRFA training are well below what was estimated which is due, in no small part, to the support that NRFA has received from NZFS, Auckland RFD and the wider Rural Fire sector. This result is particularly pleasing given that overall credit reporting was a little over 60% of what was estimated, and of course the fixed costs remained fixed.
2) 2017 Unit Standard funding list
Every year the GTE must submit a list of unit standards to TEC that they wish report credits on. This list should include unit standards that Trainers report to NZQA ( via the GTE) and unit standards that are completed by external trainers. Examples of these include first aid, chainsaw, off road driving etc. etc.
Please take time to look over the list (below) and let us know if you think you are likely to wish to claim for any units standards that are not this list.
We need to submit this list to TEC and amend the ‘back room’ systems this month so can you please let us know if you need any additional unit standards noted by close of business on the 15th February.
3) 2017 NRFA Training Programme application process
This is just to update you on the process for placing personnel on NRFA national programmes in 2017. We have a proposed calendar and at the moment we are firming up some details of courses, especially those later in the year.
This year we will produce, and send to you all, a programme of the planned courses along with a new application form. This information and application form will provide you, and us, a lot more information and we expect that this will provide you with greater ability to manage your applications during the year. An example is that we will not be having an application close off at the start of the year. Also we will have a process that gives everyone better access to course places (no longer first up, first served).
The programme was developed after inviting the sector (you) to let us know what is required. In addition we are adding a couple of additional courses that we think the sector will appreciate. We will send the programme information and applications to you all, probably by the end of this month, and we expect that it also be available on the website.
4) GTE Certified Trainer update
Those of you that were certified as trainers in 2016 will now know that your certification has been extended to the end of June 2017. Over the next few months we expect to determine a re-validation process as we head into FENZ. This is likely to involve additional trainer support and some development opportunities.
5) Rural fire learning resources update
We have received some valuable feedback from you and this is being considered. The next steps are that we will send the next version of resources back out for further comment. We also have one region who are trailing the new assessment material as we are keen to ensure that the learning resources are useful, relevant and fit for purpose. All feedback is welcomed.
2017 is certainly shaping up to be a definitive year in the rural fire capability space and with the amalgamation now clearly on the horizon, a lot of thinking and planning is underway, and the opportunities to continue to improve how we service the sector abound. Lastly, as always, if there is anything that I can assist you with or if you have any questions please feel free to let me know.
Kä kite ano and regards
Tony Roddan
Rural Fire Training Manager.
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National Rural Fire Authority
New Zealand Fire Service
Email: [email protected]
Title |
Number |
Level |
Credits |
Unit Standards |
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Demonstrate knowledge of protection of personal safety at vegetation fires |
3285 |
3 |
3 |
Control vegetation fires using dry firefighting techniques |
3286 |
3 |
3 |
Suppress vegetation fires with water and with water with additives |
3287 |
3 |
3 |
Carry out defensive control of structure and vehicle fire |
14555 |
3 |
3 |
Maintain a chainsaw |
43 |
3 |
10 |
Demonstrate basic chainsaw operation |
6917 |
2 |
8 |
Operate a chainsaw and carryout basic chainsaw maintenance in a commercial forestry situation |
23411 |
3 |
12 |
Establish and deliver water supplies for fire fighting |
3270 |
2 |
2 |
Operate portable pumps for fire fighting |
20386 |
3 |
3 |
Operate light portable pumps in a vegetation fire environment |
21417 |
2 |
2 |
Drive fire and rescue vehicle in emergency situations |
3267 |
4 |
8 |
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements |
497 |
1 |
7 |
Load water and additives for aerial operations at vegetation fires |
3288 |
3 |
2 |
Lead a vegetation fire crew |
3291 |
4 |
4 |
Communicate in the outdoors using two-way radio |
4573 |
1 |
2 |
Manage first aid in an emergency situation |
6400 |
2 |
3 |
Provide first aid |
6401 |
1 |
2 |
Provide basic life support |
6402 |
1 |
1 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the fire environment on vegetation fire behaviour |
14564 |
4 |
3 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the coordinated incident management system (CIMS) |
17279 |
2 |
2 |
Apply safe work practices in the workplace |
17593 |
2 |
4 |
Provide First Aid for Life Threatening Conditions (expiring 31/12/2019) |
26551 |
2 |
1 |
Demonstrate knowledge of Common First Aid Conditions (expiring 31/12/2019) |
26552 |
2 |
1 |
Direct external defensive Control operations |
14554 |
5 |
3 |
DKO vegetation fire behaviour |
4648 |
5 |
8 |
Supervise aerial fire suppression operations at vegetation fires |
14563 |
5 |
5 |
Use maps to locate and plan a navigation route to a vegetation fire |
14565 |
3 |
3 |
Manage Ground Operations at vegetation fires |
20396 |
5 |
8 |
Describe the roles and functions of a CIMS Incident Management Team (IMT) at an incident |
22445 |
4 |
4 |
Demonstrate knowledge of legislated responsibilities of Rural Fire Officers and a Rural Fire Authority |
20399 |
3 |
2 |
Lead Heavy Machinery Operations for use at vegetation fires |
3292 |
4 |
3 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the legislated responsibilities of a Principal Rural Fire Officer |
20397 |
5 |
8 |
Manage an Incident Management Team (IMT) response |
22449 |
3 |
2 |
Perform the operations management function in an Incident Management Team (IMT) |
22447 |
5 |
10 |
Exercise Initial response, command, and control for Vegetation Fire Operations |
3290 |
5 |
6 |
Investigate origin and cause of vegetation Fire Investigation |
10615 |
5 |
6 |
Issue fire permits |
20398 |
4 |
3 |
Carry out hand-operated ignition at prescribed vegetation burning operations |
3289 |
3 |
3 |
Manage air operations at vegetation fires |
3297 |
6 |
8 |
Lead ground support for air operations at vegetation fires |
3293 |
4 |
4 |
Carry out planning activities at rural fire operations |
4650 |
6 |
10 |
Apply Fire Weather Index system data for fire preparedness measures |
14556 |
4 |
4 |
Provide Vegetation Fire Support services |
3299 |
4 |
3 |
Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose real |
3271 |
2 |
1 |
DKO Command and control structure of emergency service provide |
3278 |
2 |
2 |
Manage ground operations at vegetation fires |
3296 |
5 |
6 |
Assess and address the risk with respect to fire |
3281 |
5 |
8 |
Command vegetation fire incident |
3300 |
6 |
8 |
Assess Threats From Vegetation Fires |
3304 |
5 |
5 |
Carry out incident ground safety duties |
3315 |
5 |
7 |
Principles of fire science |
4647 |
2 |
1 |
Demonstrate knowledge of structural fire behaviour |
4651 |
4 |
4 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the rules relating to chainsaw use |
6916 |
2 |
5 |
DKO tree felling |
17763 |
3 |
5 |
Fell trees safely using a chainsaw |
17766 |
3 |
10 |
Work safely with aircraft at emergency incidents |
20388 |
3 |
2 |
Protect and Preserve Fire Scene |
20392 |
3 |
4 |
Demonstrate awareness of rope rescue operation and hazards |
20536 |
2 |
2 |
Provide initial response at rope rescue incidents |
20537 |
4 |
6 |
Perform the planning/intelligence function in an Incident Management Team (IMT) |
22446 |
5 |
10 |
Perform the logistics function in an Incident Management Team (IMT) |
22448 |
5 |
10 |
Wear and operate breathing apparatus in general emergencies |
3272 |
3 |
3 |
Demonstrate knowledge of personal safety at fire and emergency incidents |
3283 |
2 |
4 |
Drive a heavy vehicle in and off-road environment |
1738 |
4 |
3 |
Carry out pre-drive vehicle checks on a heavy motor vehicle, start it up, and shut it down |
15158 |
3 |
4 |
Carry out a pre-drive vehicle check on a light motor vehicle, and start and shut down the vehicle |
17676 |
2 |
3 |
Demonstrate knowledge of operating a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle in an off-road environment |
17976 |
3 |
4 |
Operate a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle in an off-road environment |
17978 |
3 |
4 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and skills for driving a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle on-road |
20848 |
3 |
4 |
Operate self-propelled pumps for fire fighting |
20387 |
4 |
5 |
Demonstrate hydraulic knowledge for fire fighting |
20385 |
3 |
4 |
Provide first aid for trauma and medical emergency situations |
23406 |
3 |
5 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) |
25411 |
2 |
1 |
Use access ladders in emergency situations |
26992 |
2 |
2 |
Use rescue ladders in fire and rescue situations |
26993 |
3 |
2 |
Use general purpose knots and lines in emergency situations |
26994 |
2 |
2 |
Use rescue knots and lines in rescue situation |
26995 |
3 |
3 |
Apply knowledge of vegetation fire behaviour for fire management |
4649 |
6 |
10 |