Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to extricate and transport people involved in incidents in Coal mining and Metalliferous mining and Extractive.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for extrication and transport | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply extrication and transport documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Interpret incident information and determine location, type of incident and personnel involved and record on the mine plan 1.6 Fit appropriate safety equipment and navigate to incident site 1.7 Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity |
2. Select extrication method | 2.1 Identify and assess the type and extent of injuries to personnel 2.2 Assess the incident and determine the appropriate method of extricating persons and casualties 2.3 Determine extrication procedures and strategy and develop an action plan |
3. Contact, communicate and cooperate with emergency services | 3.1 Assess the incident and determine the emergency service assistance required 3.2 Contact emergency services and call in to mine 3.3 Establish the roles and responsibilities of the emergency service and communicate to rescue team members 3.4 Establish the roles and responsibilities of rescue team members in relation to emergency service people and communicate to both parties |
4. Establish extrication system | 4.1 Identify and obtain personal protective equipment and test for fit for service 4.2 Identify, locate and set up equipment for extrication 4.3 Test the extrication system |
5. Extricate casualty | 5.1 Select and use extrication equipment and apply extrication techniques to extricate casualties |
6. Stabilise casualty | 6.1 Perform primary and secondary assessments to check casualty’s condition 6.2 Identify and apply the life support requirements 6.3 Continuously monitor casualty and record vital signs 6.4 Communicate casualty information to Incident Control and/or medical personnel |
7. Hand over casualty to emergency services | 7.1 Hand over casualty to medical personnel 7.2 Hand over record of casualty’s vital signs 7.3 Communicate with medical personnel and provide assistance with casualty life support as instructed |
8. Restore and refurbish equipment | 8.1 Inspect all equipment used for any damage, record and report 8.2 Identify and dispose of contaminated medical waste 8.3 Repair or replace all defective equipment 8.4 Clean and sterilise equipment 8.5 Tag, record and quarantine unusable equipment 8.6 Return the rescue equipment to operational readiness 8.7 Process written records and reports |
Evidence of Performance
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 documentation, policies and procedures
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the extrication and transporting of people involved in incidents 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 radios
demonstrates completion of extricating and transporting people involved in incidents that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
developing and applying contingency plans
reading mine plans and navigating in mines
reading maps and interpreting symbols
locating extrication equipment on mine site
locating and using ladders and other devices
operating gas testing and monitoring instruments
wearing and using escape apparatus
operating extrication equipment
locating and obtaining transport resources
locating and extricating casualties
assessing and reporting on incident and injuries
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in extricating and transporting people involved in incidents through:
the types and causes of hazards and incidents in underground mines
accessing and interpreting geological and survey data
the effects of hot and humid atmospheres
the location and distribution of caches
the trigger points to initiate emergency response to alarms
the location and purpose of a place of safety
identifying and using guidance systems and markers
interpreting site emergency plans
the implications of types of adverse environmental conditions
the location of escape routes and alternative escape routes
the functions of mine ventilation systems
the types and effects of mine gases
the rescue team structure, roles and responsibilities
the operation and limitations of breathing apparatus
identifying and complying standby/emergency procedures for incident control
search procedures and techniques
the roles of external agencies
observation techniques
identifying and applying cross-infection precautions
types and availability of medical facilities
stretcher lashing techniques
accident investigation techniques
Assessment Conditions
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 is best assessed in the context of this sector’s 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 this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; 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
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Sectors
Coal mining
Extractive
Metalliferous mining