Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIERR305E Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control underground fires

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIERR305E - Control underground fires
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prepare for underground firefighting activities and monitor, control and extinguish underground fires in the resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those who work in operational roles. They generally work in teams and have some responsibility for the outcomes of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below.

The assessment must:

include access to:

site plans

breathing apparatus

personal protective equipment required for the activities described in the performance evidence

be conducted in a safe environment

be assessed in context of this sector's work environment

be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed

confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances.

Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated work environment* provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessor Requirements

Assessors must be able to clearly demonstrate current and relevant industry knowledge and experience to satisfy the mandatory regulatory standards as set out in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/Australian Quality Training Framework mandatory requirements for assessors current at the time of assessment and any relevant licensing and certification requirements. This includes:

vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed

current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided

current knowledge and skills in vocational training and learning that informs their training and assessment

formal relevant qualifications in training and assessment

having knowledge of and/or experience using the latest techniques and processes

possessing a high level of RII training product knowledge

having an understanding and knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to the industry and to employment and workplaces

demonstrating the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence outlined in this unit of competency, and

the minimum years of current** work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below in an industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit.

It is also acceptable for the appropriately qualified assessor to work with an industry expert to conduct assessment together and for the industry expert to be involved in the assessment judgement. The industry expert must hold the relevant vocational competencies and have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided and must work alongside a trainer and/or assessor to conduct the assessment. This means the industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit), and must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience after competency has been obtained as specified below, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed:

Industry sector

AQF indicator level***

Required assessor or industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Infrastructure

1

1 year

2

2 years

Drilling, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying), Metalliferous Mining and Civil Infrastructure

3-6

3 years

Other sectors

Where this unit is being assessed outside of the resources and infrastructure sectors assessor and/or industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Guidance on simulated environments has been stipulated in the RII Companion Volume Implementation Guide located on VETNet.

**Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to industry by conducting a minimum number of site assessments as determined by the relevant industry sector, across various locations.

*** While a unit of competency does not have an AQF level, where a unit is being delivered outside of a qualification the first numeric character in the unit code should be considered as the AQF indicator level for assessment purposes.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare to control underground fires
  • Access, interpret and apply control of underground fires documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Identify and assess potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activity
  • Interpret data and reports to determine cause and location of fire and record on the mine plan
  • Assess type, size and spread of fire and determine risk level
  • Identify and assess potential ignition sources for further fires, determine control measures, and record on the site plan
  • Assess secondary risks and recommend actions for control
       
Element: Determine firefighting resources and procedures
  • Assess fire-fighting personnel’s exposure to fire and identify methods and equipment to control risks
  • Determine personnel numbers, equipment and personal protective equipment requirements
  • Determine fire-fighting strategy and procedures
  • Assess fire control equipment and fire-fighting media capability and quantity, and decide on the appropriate course of action
  • Communicate and assign activities to personnel
  • Identify and apply ventilation monitoring and control measures
  • Assess need for evacuation of personnel and take appropriate action
  • Prepare action plan according to workplace procedures
  • Isolate and barricade fire area/zone to prevent entry of non-involved personnel
  • Access, assemble and test equipment determined in the action plan
  • Apply fire-fighting techniques and methods determined in the action plan
  • Maintain communication with other fire-fighters and emergency control personnel on condition of fire and status of fire control operations
  • Monitor fire continually and put controls in place to ensure the safety of personnel in the vicinity of the fire
  • Reassess and apply ventilation control measures continually
  • Monitor fire-fighting activities continually to determine ability to continue to handle situation and take action
  • Minimise damage and disruption to site working during the fire control operation
  • Assess fire intensity and magnitude, withdraw from fire zone and relocate fire control equipment to a safe place if fire is uncontrollable
  • Bring fire safely under control and extinguish according to situational requirements
  • Monitor fire site and take actions to prevent possible re-ignition
  • Report to emergency control personnel
  • Monitor for structural and ground support integrity
       
Element: Restore and refurbish fire equipment to operational condition
  • Inspect equipment for any damage
  • Repair, replenish or replace defective/depleted equipment
  • Tag, record and quarantine unusable equipment
  • Return fire control system and equipment to operational readiness
  • Process required written records and reports according to workplace policies and procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

control underground fires in a manner that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on at least two occasions, including:

locating firefighting equipment at the site

navigating in an underground site

reading maps and interpreting symbols

locating plant and fire suppression systems on a site layout plan

locating and operating fixed and portable fire suppression equipment

selecting and using appropriate extinguishing media

using and troubleshooting water supply systems and identifying alternative systems

determining personnel requirements

determining firefighting strategies and procedures, including evacuation and postfire activities.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures

work effectively with others to undertake and complete the control of underground fires that meets all the required outcomes, including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

operating emergency communications systems.

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:

types and causes of hazards and incidents in underground sites

effects of hot and humid atmospheres in underground sites

location and distribution of caches

trigger points to initiate emergency response to alarms

locations and purposes of places of safety

guidance system and marker uses

key components and requirements of site emergency plans

locations of escape routes and alternative escape routes

functions of underground ventilation systems

types and effects of harmful gases in underground sites

rescue team structure, roles and responsibilities

operation and limitations of breathing apparatus

standby/emergency procedures for incident control

types of fire and associated risks and control measures

ventilation management techniques

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

fire-ground management procedures

sectorspecific signals required for work activity

techniques for refurbishing fire-fighting equipment and systems.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply control of underground fires documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Identify and assess potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activity 
Interpret data and reports to determine cause and location of fire and record on the mine plan 
Assess type, size and spread of fire and determine risk level 
Identify and assess potential ignition sources for further fires, determine control measures, and record on the site plan 
Assess secondary risks and recommend actions for control 
Assess fire-fighting personnel’s exposure to fire and identify methods and equipment to control risks 
Determine personnel numbers, equipment and personal protective equipment requirements 
Determine fire-fighting strategy and procedures 
Assess fire control equipment and fire-fighting media capability and quantity, and decide on the appropriate course of action 
Communicate and assign activities to personnel 
Identify and apply ventilation monitoring and control measures 
Assess need for evacuation of personnel and take appropriate action 
Prepare action plan according to workplace procedures 
Isolate and barricade fire area/zone to prevent entry of non-involved personnel 
Access, assemble and test equipment determined in the action plan 
Apply fire-fighting techniques and methods determined in the action plan 
Maintain communication with other fire-fighters and emergency control personnel on condition of fire and status of fire control operations 
Monitor fire continually and put controls in place to ensure the safety of personnel in the vicinity of the fire 
Reassess and apply ventilation control measures continually 
Monitor fire-fighting activities continually to determine ability to continue to handle situation and take action 
Minimise damage and disruption to site working during the fire control operation 
Assess fire intensity and magnitude, withdraw from fire zone and relocate fire control equipment to a safe place if fire is uncontrollable 
Bring fire safely under control and extinguish according to situational requirements 
Monitor fire site and take actions to prevent possible re-ignition 
Report to emergency control personnel 
Monitor for structural and ground support integrity 
Inspect equipment for any damage 
Repair, replenish or replace defective/depleted equipment 
Tag, record and quarantine unusable equipment 
Return fire control system and equipment to operational readiness 
Process required written records and reports according to workplace policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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