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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assess incident scene and prepare for response
   • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
   • Interpret alarms and indicators to determine the nature, scope and location of the incident
   • Assess incident and determine appropriate course of action in keeping with requirements for personal safety that may include mine site Trigger Action Response Plans (TARPs)
   • Locate, access and check serviceability of emergency equipment
   • Locate all local workers and ensure that they are removed from the incident scene, and erect barriers to prevent access by other persons
   • Notify occurrence and details of incident to appropriate people using appropriate methods of communication
2. Respond to emergency or incident situations
   • Select emergency equipment and use appropriately to deal with the incident
   • Isolate potential sources of danger and put in place warning signs/signals/barriers
   • Take local measures to reduce impact of incident
   • Coordinate and control response to incident to ensure continuing safety of personnel at the site
   • Exercise control of the incident situation until formal relief is notified/received
   • Follow or implement evacuation procedures where appropriate in accordance with mine evacuation plan
   • Continually monitor and assess emergency situation and changes in circumstances, communicate requests for further assistance or evacuation to appropriate officials
3. Report and de-brief
   • Provide details of incident to relevant personnel
   • Provide information to investigating external agencies where required

Required Skills

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to respond to a workforce incident apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for responding to a workforce incident identify hazardspotential hazards observe analyse and report incidents read and interpret mine plans navigate in underground mines apply initial response First Aid apply fire fighting techniques communicate read interpret and apply relevant geological and survey data

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to respond to a workforce incident relevant legislative requirements mine emergency procedures mine incident procedures initial response First Aid breathing apparatus fire fighting hazards and potential hazards relevant geological and survey data relevant ventilation information mine plans mine communication systems TARPs for Hazard Management Plans relevant risk Management Procedures

Evidence Required

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 responding to a workforce incident implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient completion of response to a workforce incident working with others to undertake and complete the response to a workforce incident that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely completion of response to a workforce incident 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 Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances 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 should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues 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 requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes consistent achievement of required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates working with others to undertake and complete the response to a workforce incident
Guidance information for assessment	Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

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Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:	organisational and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications safety information and procedures including: relevant legislation and regulations relevant Australian standards management systems and plans OHS policy relevant code of practice safe work procedures (or equivalent) Hazard Management Plans Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Incident may include:	fires chemical spills spillage of oils, fuels, water minor accident major accident or fatality underground explosion or fire ignition rock burst/outburst spontaneous combustion environmental incident explosion roof/rib fall inrush irrespirable atmosphere Hazchem vehicle accidents wall collapse wind blast excessive dust
Emergency equipment may include:	roof support materials fire fighting equipment pumping equipment lifting and cutting equipment relevant plant and equipment First Aid equipment communication systems self rescuers (conversion/filter units or oxygen generation) self contained breathing apparatus respiratory protection ventilation equipment lifting and cutting equipment rescue/rope rescue/recovery equipment absorption materials spill response kits personal protective equipment chemical safety systems
Communication may include:	radio telephone telemetry verbal written runners DAC PED signals

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