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RIIMCU504A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement the outburst management plan

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMCU504A - Implement the outburst management plan
Description This unit covers the implementation of outburst management plans in the coal industry. It includes planning and preparing the implementation of the outburst mining management plan, implementing the outburst mining management plan, and auditing and reviewing the effectiveness of the outburst mining management systems. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is appropriate for those working in a management or supervisory role at worksites within:Coal mining
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
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 the implementation of the outburst mining management plan
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
  • Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities, as specified in the outburst mining management plan
  • Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the outburst mining management plan
  • Implement the program to satisfy identified outburst mining management training requirements
  • Encourage, receive, review and, where appropriate, implement suggestions and recommendations for changes to outburst mining management procedures
       
Element: Implement the outburst mining management plan
  • Implement outburst drilling and sample collection operational procedures
  • Implement core sample analysis and reporting procedures
  • Implement geological and geotechnical hazard identification and response procedures
  • Implement actions and procedures required in response to gas threshold levels
  • Implement permit to mine procedures in accordance with the outburst mining management plan
  • Implement procedures to minimise potential damage caused by outburst
  • Implement outburst information recording and reporting procedures
  • Implement emergency and evacuation plans and procedures
  • Implement procedures for the recovery of services following outburst
       
Element: Audit and review the effectiveness of the outburst mining management systems
  • Audit outburst drilling and analytical operational procedures for compliance with statutory and outburst mining management plan requirements
  • Audit monitoring systems operations for compliance with the outburst mining management plan
  • Audit geological and geotechnical identification, monitoring and response procedures for compliance with the outburst mining management plan
  • Audit recording systems for compliance with the outburst mining management plan
  • Audit procedures developed for the recovery of services following outburst for compliance with current statutory and outburst mining management plan requirements
  • Trial and audit emergency and evacuation plans and procedures for compliance with the management plan
  • Audit outburst training program for currency, relevance and compliance with the requirements of the outburst management plan
  • Respond promptly to instances of non-compliance and other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit and modify the management plan as necessary
  • Identify evaluate and incorporate future outburst management requirements into the outburst mining management planning procedures as stipulated by the outburst mining management plan
       


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 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 implementing the outburst management plan

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of the outburst management plan

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of outburst management plan elements that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of the outburst management plan

consistent successful implementation of the outburst management plan

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 to 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 and/or 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 and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge to apply in undertaking of the implementation of the outburst management plan

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

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

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of outburst management plan elements that best meet the required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of the outburst management plan

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation of the outburst management plan

Guidance information for assessment

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 implement the outburst management plan:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for outburst management plan implementation

access, interpret and apply technical information

access and interpret archival and historical outburst information related to the mine

interpret and apply mathematical and scientific theorems/laws related to outburst

perform outburst planning mathematical calculations

access and interpret design criteria for outburst management systems and devices

interpret computer spreadsheets and outburst modelling/simulations

conduct enquiries/investigations and prepare reports

communicate effectively in the workplace

access and interpret data from monitoring systems and equipment

operate hand held monitoring equipment

interpret outburst training requirement

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 implement the outburst management plan:

legislative and statutory requirements for mining structures, including plans, ventilation, gas monitoring, strata support and safety management plans

mine planning and design

the systems of mining, including tunnels, drifts, stone drivage, shaft sinking, pillar extraction, partial extraction, punch mining and fault drivage

stress analysis, including mining induced stress and topography

sedimentology, including subsidence, water bearing strata, permeability of seam and strata, hydrology, physical property testing, caving characteristics, windblast, outburst, gas content and over and underlying strata

systems of work, including board and pillar, place changing, longwall, highwall, auger mining, pillar extension, partial extension and punch mining

mining structure failure modes

exploration techniques

geology, lithology and strata gas characteristics

mining and general engineering principles relevant to the behaviour of excavations in rock

ground support systems

audit methodologies

geotechnical engineering

excavation engineering

tunnel engineering and shaft sinking

rock mechanics

mine surveying

mining of coal deposits

thermodynamics

the impact of differing geological features and conditions on outburst, including faults, dykes, intrusions and strata deformities

mine gases; the types and their characteristics, sources, physiological effects and methods of detection

de-gassing; methods of control, including brattice, auxiliary, compressed air venturis, sails, hurdles and bleeders

fixed monitoring systems types, uses/limitations, design criteria, specifications and design processes

portable monitoring equipment, types, uses/limitations

the use of simulation techniques and applications relevant to outburst

computer-based systems for outburst analysis

outburst mining management plan development requirements and processes

processes and techniques for determining alarms and trigger points/levels

audit and review processes and techniques

emergency response and disaster planning processes and techniques

the effects of coal seam characteristics on outburst

methods of control of outburst

outburst indicators and ratios

risk management procedures

applicable mine rescue procedures

roles and responsibilities in accordance with outburst mining management plan

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:

legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Outburst mining management plan may include:

procedures for mine atmosphere monitoring

reporting requirements

auditing

ventilation systems and usage

pre-drilling techniques

initiation techniques

mine plan

action plans

response plans

emergency procedures

individual group responsibilities

training and education procedures

Geological and geotechnical information includes that related to, but is not limited to:

subsidence

roof and floor technical data

gas content and composition

over and underlying strata

water bearing strata

permeability of seam and strata

physical properties

caving characteristics

outburst and stress waves

faults

intrusions

deformities

Hazard is defined as: a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss (definition from AS/NZS 4360:1999 Risk Management).

Hazards may include:

irrespirable atmosphere

noxious atmospheres

flammable or explosive mixtures

induced outburst

Actions (alarm or trigger) level is a generic term used to describe a level determined at the mine site at which action is initiated or a response made.

Audit is defined as: a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives (AS/NZS 4804: 2001).

Risk is defined as: the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood (definition from AS/NZS 4360:1999 Risk Management).

Principles of mine design include:

recovery

reserve optimisation

mining direction

geological structures

ventilation

strata control

mining method

productivity

environmental considerations

access

Standard operating procedures (SOP) are also known as safe working procedures, safe operating procedures and standard working procedures.

Geological and physical conditions of the seam and surrounding strata which may contribute to outburst potential may include:

cutters

changing cleat

coal colour

free gas into atmosphere

mylonite

Mine site historical information may include:

sedimentology aspects of the mine site relating to subsidence

outburst

gas content and composition

roof and floor technical data

over and underlying strata

water bearing strata

permeability of seam and strata

hydrology

physical property testing results

caving characteristics

ground stress behaviour

Mine atmosphere refers to all areas in the general mine ventilation district and beyond into waste working and goafs in the mine.

Mine gases may include CO or methane in addition to normal atmosphere gases.

Ventilation structures may include:

stoppings

overcasts

regulators

preparation seals

fire doors

bulk heads

goaf seals

final seals

pressure chambers

Geological conditions may include:

faults

dykes

intrusions and strata deformities

existing or induced stress or strain

Coal seam characteristics may include inherent factors such as:

rank

petrology

moisture

particle size

seam gas

pyrites

Or depositional factors such as:

seam thickness

multi seams

seam dip

depth of cover

cleat

friability

intrusions

Mine atmosphere monitoring may include:

continuous monitoring

portable (hand held) monitoring

collection of bag samples

gas chromatography

ventilation measurements from all areas of the mine, including sealed areas and waste workings

Defects to mine structures may include:

deterioration of materials

quality of construction

effects of surrounding strata

physical damage

water damage

Infrastructure includes:

pipes

valves

hoses

pumps

drainage plant

flame arresters

power supply to bore holes

cleaning equipment

all other plant and equipment

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 compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 
Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities, as specified in the outburst mining management plan 
Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the outburst mining management plan 
Implement the program to satisfy identified outburst mining management training requirements 
Encourage, receive, review and, where appropriate, implement suggestions and recommendations for changes to outburst mining management procedures 
Implement outburst drilling and sample collection operational procedures 
Implement core sample analysis and reporting procedures 
Implement geological and geotechnical hazard identification and response procedures 
Implement actions and procedures required in response to gas threshold levels 
Implement permit to mine procedures in accordance with the outburst mining management plan 
Implement procedures to minimise potential damage caused by outburst 
Implement outburst information recording and reporting procedures 
Implement emergency and evacuation plans and procedures 
Implement procedures for the recovery of services following outburst 
Audit outburst drilling and analytical operational procedures for compliance with statutory and outburst mining management plan requirements 
Audit monitoring systems operations for compliance with the outburst mining management plan 
Audit geological and geotechnical identification, monitoring and response procedures for compliance with the outburst mining management plan 
Audit recording systems for compliance with the outburst mining management plan 
Audit procedures developed for the recovery of services following outburst for compliance with current statutory and outburst mining management plan requirements 
Trial and audit emergency and evacuation plans and procedures for compliance with the management plan 
Audit outburst training program for currency, relevance and compliance with the requirements of the outburst management plan 
Respond promptly to instances of non-compliance and other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit and modify the management plan as necessary 
Identify evaluate and incorporate future outburst management requirements into the outburst mining management planning procedures as stipulated by the outburst mining management plan 

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