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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify and apply resources to spontaneous combustion management plan
  2. Implement mine atmosphere monitoring measures
  3. Monitor and respond to spontaneous combustion indicators
  4. Implement and audit spontaneous combustion control measures

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

implement spontaneous combustion management plans on at least two occasions, including:

developing procedures for mine operations spontaneous combustion management

implementing mine atmosphere monitoring measures

monitoring and responding to spontaneous combustion indicators

implementing spontaneous combustion control measures

auditing spontaneous combustion control measures.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant

apply procedures and techniques for implementing spontaneous combustion management plan, including accessing, interpreting and applying:

technical information

legislative and site requirements

records and reports

briefings and handover details

the principles of mine design

processes to inspect, monitor, analyse and record data relating to spontaneous combustion management

an assessment of the risks and consequences of spontaneous combustion

methods to prepare technical reports

work with other to plan, prepare and coordinate the implementation of the spontaneous combustion management plan by:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions, and convey work progress

identifying training needs related to spontaneous combustion

identifying the relevant information and scope of the work necessary to meet required outcomes.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to implement the spontaneous combustion management plans

key procedures and documentation required to implement the spontaneous combustion management plans

principles and techniques for identifying and monitoring causes and effects of spontaneous combustion

principles and techniques for identifying the effects of coal seam characteristics, coal rank and geological conditions on spontaneous combustion

principles of mine design, including:

geological data

strata control

sealing design

inertisation principles and techniques

principles of ventilation management, including:

mine gases and gas management

mine atmosphere monitoring

mine and goaf ventilation systems

ventilation structures

techniques for assessing mine design and plan relating to spontaneous combustion

techniques for identifying spontaneous combustion management plan requirements, including:

methods of control of spontaneous combustion

spontaneous combustion risks and hazards

spontaneous combustion indicators and ratios

techniques for identifying individual training needs

techniques for auditing spontaneous combustion control measures

principles, processes and techniques for emergency response, evacuation and disaster planning

techniques for leading and coordinating work activities with others.