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RIIMCU602D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Establish and maintain the gas management system

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMCU602D - Establish and maintain the gas management system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain the gas management system in Coal mining. This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles. 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

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

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 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.

*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 frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
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 establish and maintain the gas management system
  • Access, interpret and apply gas management system, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Identify, evaluate and clarify coal seam characteristics and mine conditions, which contribute to flammable or irrespirable atmospheres or outbursts
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks relating to gas emissions and outbursts
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the requirements for ventilation in relation to the types and amounts of gas emissions
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate gas hazards caused by disruption to the ventilation system and the impact on the mine atmosphere
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of fire, ignition, outburst and explosion on the gas hazards
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of water accumulations on gas management
       
Element: Identify, analyse and evaluate gas control options and measures
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the types and advantages/disadvantages of gas control options and management methods including gas drainage
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the method, purpose and uses of gas monitoring systems
       
Element: Design and develop gas management systems
  • Establish gas management systems
  • Establish surface infrastructure, which eliminates the risk of induced hazards in relation to potential gas emissions
  • Incorporate gas monitoring systems to minimise the potential hazards of gas
  • Incorporate ventilation systems and controls to minimise the risk of gas leakage
  • Incorporate contingency systems to mitigate the risks and hazards of gas
       
Element: Establish the gas management system
  • Establish gas management system objectives, descriptions and responsibilities and incorporate into the management system
  • Identify, develop and establish hazard control procedures associated with gas management
  • Establish gas management monitoring system installation, operation and maintenance procedures
  • Establish gas control device installation, operation and maintenance procedures
  • Establish gas management system information recording and reporting procedures
  • Determine and review action levels and responses to minimise the hazards of gas
  • Establish gas emergency and evacuation procedures
  • Establish a program, including systems and procedures, to satisfy identified gas management training requirements
  • Develop and establish, audit, review and update procedures
       
Element: Plan and prepare for the implementation of the gas management system
  • Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities, as specified in the gas management system
  • Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the gas management system
  • Implement the gas management training program
  • Review gas management system implementation procedures, and implement required changes
       
Element: Audit and review the gas management system
  • Audit mine gas monitoring systems operations for compliance
  • Audit mine gas control devices for compliance
  • Audit recording systems for compliance
  • Audit the maintenance program and procedures for compliance
  • Audit gas management training program for currency, relevance and compliance
  • Establish procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit
  • Identify and respond promptly to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit
  • Maintain written records, reports and policy documentation
  • Identify and evaluate future gas management requirements and incorporate into planning procedures as stipulated by the gas management system
       
Element: Plan and prepare to establish and maintain the gas management system
  • Access, interpret and apply gas management system, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Identify, evaluate and clarify coal seam characteristics and mine conditions, which contribute to flammable or irrespirable atmospheres or outbursts
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks relating to gas emissions and outbursts
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the requirements for ventilation in relation to the types and amounts of gas emissions
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate gas hazards caused by disruption to the ventilation system and the impact on the mine atmosphere
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of fire, ignition, outburst and explosion on the gas hazards
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of water accumulations on gas management
       
Element: Identify, analyse and evaluate gas control options and measures
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the types and advantages/disadvantages of gas control options and management methods including gas drainage
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the method, purpose and uses of gas monitoring systems
       
Element: Design and develop gas management systems
  • Establish gas management systems
  • Establish surface infrastructure, which eliminates the risk of induced hazards in relation to potential gas emissions
  • Incorporate gas monitoring systems to minimise the potential hazards of gas
  • Incorporate ventilation systems and controls to minimise the risk of gas leakage
  • Incorporate contingency systems to mitigate the risks and hazards of gas
       
Element: Establish the gas management system
  • Establish gas management system objectives, descriptions and responsibilities and incorporate into the management system
  • Identify, develop and establish hazard control procedures associated with gas management
  • Establish gas management monitoring system installation, operation and maintenance procedures
  • Establish gas control device installation, operation and maintenance procedures
  • Establish gas management system information recording and reporting procedures
  • Determine and review action levels and responses to minimise the hazards of gas
  • Establish gas emergency and evacuation procedures
  • Establish a program, including systems and procedures, to satisfy identified gas management training requirements
  • Develop and establish, audit, review and update procedures
       
Element: Plan and prepare for the implementation of the gas management system
  • Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities, as specified in the gas management system
  • Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the gas management system
  • Implement the gas management training program
  • Review gas management system implementation procedures, and implement required changes
       
Element: Audit and review the gas management system
  • Audit mine gas monitoring systems operations for compliance
  • Audit mine gas control devices for compliance
  • Audit recording systems for compliance
  • Audit the maintenance program and procedures for compliance
  • Audit gas management training program for currency, relevance and compliance
  • Establish procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit
  • Identify and respond promptly to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit
  • Maintain written records, reports and policy documentation
  • Identify and evaluate future gas management requirements and incorporate into planning procedures as stipulated by the gas management system
       


Evidence Required

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1. Plan and prepare to establish and maintain the gas management system

1.1 Access, interpret and apply gas management system, and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Identify, evaluate and clarify coal seam characteristics and mine conditions, which contribute to flammable or irrespirable atmospheres or outbursts

1.3 Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks relating to gas emissions and outbursts

1.4 Identify, analyse and evaluate the requirements for ventilation in relation to the types and amounts of gas emissions

1.5 Identify, analyse and evaluate gas hazards caused by disruption to the ventilation system and the impact on the mine atmosphere

1.6 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of fire, ignition, outburst and explosion on the gas hazards

1.7 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of water accumulations on gas management

2. Identify, analyse and evaluate gas control options and measures

2.1 Identify, analyse and evaluate the types and advantages/disadvantages of gas control options and management methods including gas drainage

2.2 Identify, analyse and evaluate the method, purpose and uses of gas monitoring systems

3. Design and develop gas management systems

3.1 Establish gas management systems

3.2 Establish surface infrastructure, which eliminates the risk of induced hazards in relation to potential gas emissions

3.3 Incorporate gas monitoring systems to minimise the potential hazards of gas

3.4 Incorporate ventilation systems and controls to minimise the risk of gas leakage

3.5 Incorporate contingency systems to mitigate the risks and hazards of gas

4. Establish the gas management system

4.1 Establish gas management system objectives, descriptions and responsibilities and incorporate into the management system

4.2 Identify, develop and establish hazard control procedures associated with gas management

4.3 Establish gas management monitoring system installation, operation and maintenance procedures

4.4 Establish gas control device installation, operation and maintenance procedures

4.5 Establish gas management system information recording and reporting procedures

4.6 Determine and review action levels and responses to minimise the hazards of gas

4.7 Establish gas emergency and evacuation procedures

4.8 Establish a program, including systems and procedures, to satisfy identified gas management training requirements

4.9 Develop and establish, audit, review and update procedures

5. Plan and prepare for the implementation of the gas management system

5.1 Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities, as specified in the gas management system

5.2 Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the gas management system

5.3 Implement the gas management training program

5.4 Review gas management system implementation procedures, and implement required changes

6. Audit and review the gas management system

6.1 Audit mine gas monitoring systems operations for compliance

6.2 Audit mine gas control devices for compliance

6.3 Audit recording systems for compliance

6.4 Audit the maintenance program and procedures for compliance

6.5 Audit gas management training program for currency, relevance and compliance

6.6 Establish procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit

6.7 Identify and respond promptly to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit

6.8 Maintain written records, reports and policy documentation

6.9 Identify and evaluate future gas management requirements and incorporate into planning procedures as stipulated by the gas management system

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of the gas management system including:

applying risk management processes and techniques

collecting, collating and evaluating gas data

accessing, evaluating and applying data from monitoring systems and equipment

performing gas planning mathematical calculations

interpreting computer spreadsheets and gas modelling / simulations

accessing, evaluating and applying design criteria for gas management

interpreting and applying mathematical and scientific theorems / laws related to gas management

accessing and analysing archival and historical gas information related to the mine

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the establishment and maintenance of the gas management system that meets all of the required outcomes including:

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

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

establishing technical procedures relating to gas management

demonstrates completion of establishing and maintaining the gad management plan that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

establishing gas management system objectives, descriptions and responsibilities

identifying viable options and selecting the gas management system elements that best meet the required outcomes

establishing gas training requirements, programs, systems and procedures

conducting enquiries / investigations and preparing reports

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in establishing and maintaining the gas management system through:

principles of ventilation management including mine and goaf ventilation systems

methods of mine ventilation and their applications/limitations

methods of panel gas management and their applications/limitations

impact of mining techniques and mine and panel design on gas management

coal characteristics and coal seam gradients on mine gas systems

components/factors to be considered in the gas management plan

effects of re-circulation

underground water management principles

gas management drilling techniques

geological data

equipment, monitoring systems and techniques

computer modeling and simulation techniques for gas management

computer-based systems for mine gas analysis

the use and calculation of specific gas emissions

gas surveys: the types, frequency and methods for conducting

processes for determining alarms and trigger points / levels

emergency response and evacuation/disaster planning processes and techniques

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare to establish and maintain the gas management system

1.1 Access, interpret and apply gas management system, and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Identify, evaluate and clarify coal seam characteristics and mine conditions, which contribute to flammable or irrespirable atmospheres or outbursts

1.3 Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks relating to gas emissions and outbursts

1.4 Identify, analyse and evaluate the requirements for ventilation in relation to the types and amounts of gas emissions

1.5 Identify, analyse and evaluate gas hazards caused by disruption to the ventilation system and the impact on the mine atmosphere

1.6 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of fire, ignition, outburst and explosion on the gas hazards

1.7 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of water accumulations on gas management

2. Identify, analyse and evaluate gas control options and measures

2.1 Identify, analyse and evaluate the types and advantages/disadvantages of gas control options and management methods including gas drainage

2.2 Identify, analyse and evaluate the method, purpose and uses of gas monitoring systems

3. Design and develop gas management systems

3.1 Establish gas management systems

3.2 Establish surface infrastructure, which eliminates the risk of induced hazards in relation to potential gas emissions

3.3 Incorporate gas monitoring systems to minimise the potential hazards of gas

3.4 Incorporate ventilation systems and controls to minimise the risk of gas leakage

3.5 Incorporate contingency systems to mitigate the risks and hazards of gas

4. Establish the gas management system

4.1 Establish gas management system objectives, descriptions and responsibilities and incorporate into the management system

4.2 Identify, develop and establish hazard control procedures associated with gas management

4.3 Establish gas management monitoring system installation, operation and maintenance procedures

4.4 Establish gas control device installation, operation and maintenance procedures

4.5 Establish gas management system information recording and reporting procedures

4.6 Determine and review action levels and responses to minimise the hazards of gas

4.7 Establish gas emergency and evacuation procedures

4.8 Establish a program, including systems and procedures, to satisfy identified gas management training requirements

4.9 Develop and establish, audit, review and update procedures

5. Plan and prepare for the implementation of the gas management system

5.1 Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities, as specified in the gas management system

5.2 Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the gas management system

5.3 Implement the gas management training program

5.4 Review gas management system implementation procedures, and implement required changes

6. Audit and review the gas management system

6.1 Audit mine gas monitoring systems operations for compliance

6.2 Audit mine gas control devices for compliance

6.3 Audit recording systems for compliance

6.4 Audit the maintenance program and procedures for compliance

6.5 Audit gas management training program for currency, relevance and compliance

6.6 Establish procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit

6.7 Identify and respond promptly to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit

6.8 Maintain written records, reports and policy documentation

6.9 Identify and evaluate future gas management requirements and incorporate into planning procedures as stipulated by the gas management system

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 gas management system, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Identify, evaluate and clarify coal seam characteristics and mine conditions, which contribute to flammable or irrespirable atmospheres or outbursts 
Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks relating to gas emissions and outbursts 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the requirements for ventilation in relation to the types and amounts of gas emissions 
Identify, analyse and evaluate gas hazards caused by disruption to the ventilation system and the impact on the mine atmosphere 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of fire, ignition, outburst and explosion on the gas hazards 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of water accumulations on gas management 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the types and advantages/disadvantages of gas control options and management methods including gas drainage 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the method, purpose and uses of gas monitoring systems 
Establish gas management systems 
Establish surface infrastructure, which eliminates the risk of induced hazards in relation to potential gas emissions 
Incorporate gas monitoring systems to minimise the potential hazards of gas 
Incorporate ventilation systems and controls to minimise the risk of gas leakage 
Incorporate contingency systems to mitigate the risks and hazards of gas 
Establish gas management system objectives, descriptions and responsibilities and incorporate into the management system 
Identify, develop and establish hazard control procedures associated with gas management 
Establish gas management monitoring system installation, operation and maintenance procedures 
Establish gas control device installation, operation and maintenance procedures 
Establish gas management system information recording and reporting procedures 
Determine and review action levels and responses to minimise the hazards of gas 
Establish gas emergency and evacuation procedures 
Establish a program, including systems and procedures, to satisfy identified gas management training requirements 
Develop and establish, audit, review and update procedures 
Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities, as specified in the gas management system 
Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the gas management system 
Implement the gas management training program 
Review gas management system implementation procedures, and implement required changes 
Audit mine gas monitoring systems operations for compliance 
Audit mine gas control devices for compliance 
Audit recording systems for compliance 
Audit the maintenance program and procedures for compliance 
Audit gas management training program for currency, relevance and compliance 
Establish procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit 
Identify and respond promptly to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit 
Maintain written records, reports and policy documentation 
Identify and evaluate future gas management requirements and incorporate into planning procedures as stipulated by the gas management system 
Access, interpret and apply gas management system, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Identify, evaluate and clarify coal seam characteristics and mine conditions, which contribute to flammable or irrespirable atmospheres or outbursts 
Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks relating to gas emissions and outbursts 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the requirements for ventilation in relation to the types and amounts of gas emissions 
Identify, analyse and evaluate gas hazards caused by disruption to the ventilation system and the impact on the mine atmosphere 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of fire, ignition, outburst and explosion on the gas hazards 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of water accumulations on gas management 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the types and advantages/disadvantages of gas control options and management methods including gas drainage 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the method, purpose and uses of gas monitoring systems 
Establish gas management systems 
Establish surface infrastructure, which eliminates the risk of induced hazards in relation to potential gas emissions 
Incorporate gas monitoring systems to minimise the potential hazards of gas 
Incorporate ventilation systems and controls to minimise the risk of gas leakage 
Incorporate contingency systems to mitigate the risks and hazards of gas 
Establish gas management system objectives, descriptions and responsibilities and incorporate into the management system 
Identify, develop and establish hazard control procedures associated with gas management 
Establish gas management monitoring system installation, operation and maintenance procedures 
Establish gas control device installation, operation and maintenance procedures 
Establish gas management system information recording and reporting procedures 
Determine and review action levels and responses to minimise the hazards of gas 
Establish gas emergency and evacuation procedures 
Establish a program, including systems and procedures, to satisfy identified gas management training requirements 
Develop and establish, audit, review and update procedures 
Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities, as specified in the gas management system 
Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the gas management system 
Implement the gas management training program 
Review gas management system implementation procedures, and implement required changes 
Audit mine gas monitoring systems operations for compliance 
Audit mine gas control devices for compliance 
Audit recording systems for compliance 
Audit the maintenance program and procedures for compliance 
Audit gas management training program for currency, relevance and compliance 
Establish procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit 
Identify and respond promptly to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit 
Maintain written records, reports and policy documentation 
Identify and evaluate future gas management requirements and incorporate into planning procedures as stipulated by the gas management system 

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