This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct an assessment of a proposed building in a bushfire prone area for the suitability of the external materials to be used in its construction, and to provide recommendations consistent with the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating for the proposed building.

The unit applies to individuals who are paraprofessional workers and have technical and theoretical knowledge of bushfire impact on property developments. They demonstrate autonomy, judgement and responsibility in a range of contexts within broad but established parameters. They possess communication and analytical skills to determine and transmit solutions to complex problems.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.