Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to control fires in underground metalliferous mines

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

locate fire fighting equipment on mine sites

interpret emergency preparedness plans

navigate in underground mines

read maps and interpret symbols

apply fires callouts response procedures

work as a member of a team

handle and control hazardous substances in a fire situation

locate plant and fire suppression systems on a mine layout plan

locate and operate fixed and portable fire suppression equipment

locate and demonstration the correct use of ladders and other approved devices

select appropriate extinguishing media for fire control and extinguishment

operate emergency communications systems

carry out effective fireground management procedures

utilise and troubleshoot water supply systems and identify alternative systems

interpret and use signals

access interpret and apply technical and safety information

apply diagnosticfaultfinding techniques

comply with environmental requirements

apply isolation procedures

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to control fires in underground metalliferous mines

the location of fire fighting equipment on mine sites

interpretation of emergency preparedness plans

response to callouts to fires

types of fire and associated risks and control measures

mine plant and fire suppression systems

ventilation management during fire situations

operation of fixed and portable fire suppression equipment

the correct use of ladders and other devices

interpretation of Hazchem labels and signs

hazardrisk management principles and practices including assessment and control

the hazards associated with hazardous chemicals and how to handle them in a fire situation

identification selection and operation of appropriate equipment

identification and application of appropriate personal safety equipment

identification of the properties of extinguishing media and the selection of those appropriate to the situation

communications systems types and protocols

fireground management procedures

utilisation and troubleshooting of water supply systems and identification of alternative systems

interpretation and use of signals

refurbishment of firefighting equipment and systems

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for controlling fires in underground metalliferous mines

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient controlling of fires in underground metalliferous mines

working with others to control fires in underground metalliferous mines that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely controlling of fires in underground metalliferous mines that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to control fires in underground metalliferous mines

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Fires may include:

Potential ignition sources may include but limited to:

Secondary risks may include:

Fire-fighting is limited to:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Fire control equipment may include:

Fire fighting media may include:

Action plans may include:

Communications may include:

Incident Control has:

Structural integrity may include:

Returning equipment to operational readiness may include: