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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare to apply systems for stable mining
  2. Apply the design system
  3. Apply design system monitoring and maintenance procedures

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:

apply and monitor systems for stable mining on at least two occasions, including:

assessing and assigning appropriate plant and equipment

developing and administering work plans

monitoring installation of ground support systems and making required adjustments for variances and non-achievement of outcomes

assessing outcomes, forming reasoned recommendations and completing reports.

During the above, the candidate must:

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

implement requirements, procedures and techniques for applying and monitoring of systems for stable mining, including:

analysing hazards and risks, and implementing control measures

accessing and analysing archival and historical mine management information relating to mine and failure mode of mine structures

interpreting and applying design criteria for mine management

conducting and reporting on audits

identifying and evaluating geological and geotechnical information

work effectively with others to apply and monitor systems for stable mining in a manner that meets required outcomes, including:

complying with reporting requirements and procedures

providing leadership and direction to others

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

communicating clearly and concisely with others to resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.


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 procedures and documentation required to apply and monitor systems for stable mining, including those relating to:

maintenance of plant, equipment and tools

risk management processes

work health and safety

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of mining systems and structures, including:

mine plans

ventilation systems

gas monitoring systems

strata supports systems

safety management systems

types, characteristics, uses and limitations of stable mining structure controls

principles and techniques for identifying and managing environmental issues, risks and hazards and implementing control measures

principles and techniques for assessing capabilities and applications of plant and equipment relating to ground support systems

techniques for identifying individual training needs

principles, processes and techniques for emergency responses, evacuations and disaster planning

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.