Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems, including coordinating and controlling responses to incidents and participating in incident and procedure audits, debriefs and reviews.
It applies to those working in supervisory roles. They generally perform a broad range of operational activities in their area of responsibility and are responsible for monitoring a safe work environment.
Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to apply underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 1.1 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.2 Access, interpret and apply underground coal mine emergency and preparedness and response system documentation and confirm work activity is compliant 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to site requirements 1.4 Access and interpret emergency preparedness and response plan and explain and clarify to personnel involved 1.5 Identify, interpret and communicate roles and responsibilities to personnel involved according to emergency preparedness and response plan 1.6 Communicate and coordinate activities with others within scope of own role 1.7 Identify, obtain and allocate resources required for applying emergency preparedness and response plan |
2. Apply underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response plan | 2.1 Obtain, clarify, confirm and communicate incident information 2.2 Identify, assess and communicate type and scope of the incident 2.3 Apply and monitor emergency response, evacuation plans and action plans/procedures according to emergency preparedness and response plan 2.4 Apply procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on emergency incident according to emergency preparedness and response plan 2.5 Apply procedures for collation, analysis and validation of emergency preparedness and response data according to emergency preparedness and response plan 2.6 Contribute to management of the incident within scope of own role 2.7 Identify, locate, obtain and apply emergency equipment to the incident according to emergency preparedness and response plan 2.8 Isolate potential sources of danger and put in place warning signs/signals/barriers according to site requirements 2.9 Coordinate and control response to incident within scope of own role 2.10 Communicate incident information according to emergency preparedness and response plan 2.11 Participate in audit, debrief and review requirements within scope of role 2.12 Process records and reports according to emergency preparedness and response plan and site requirements |
3. Apply underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response routine plan maintenance procedures | 3.1 Schedule and carry out inspections, equipment repair and maintenance activities according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 3.2 Record and report required maintenance according to emergency preparedness and response plan and site requirements and recommend corrective actions |
Evidence of Performance
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:
apply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems on at least two occasions, including:
isolating potential risks and hazards using barricading techniques
identifying, assessing and communicating types and scope of incidents
collating, analysing and validating emergency preparedness and response data
locating and applying emergency equipment
participating in audits, debriefs and reviews of incidents and procedures.
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant and confirm work activity is compliant
implement procedures and techniques for applying and monitoring underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems, including:
assessing the situation and making decisions
developing and applying contingency plans
questioning others involved to determine accurate details
emergency response, evacuation and action plans
accessing, interpreting and applying technical and safety information
managing risks and hazards
locating and setting up a fresh air base
collating, interpreting and reporting incident/emergency data
work effectively with others to apply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems that meets required outcomes, including:
complying with 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 communication systems.
Evidence of Knowledge
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:
key legislation required to apply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems
key procedures and documentation required to apply and monitor underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems, including:
audit and review processes and techniques
emergency preparedness and response plans
call-out procedures
emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques, including:
escape strategies and technologies
equipment requirements for different types of emergency
guidance systems and markers
trigger points to initiate emergency response to alarms
location and record of personnel under their control
structure of emergency procedures guidelines
intervention and control techniques for incidents and emergencies, including:
heating
fires
explosions
outburst
inrush
mine environmental risks and controls
roles of external agencies
structure, role and responsibilities of the incident control
types of adverse environmental conditions, hazards and incidents on a mine site, including effects of hot and humid atmospheres
techniques for communicating and coordinating work activities with others.
Assessment Conditions
Mandatory conditions for assessment of this unit are stipulated below. The assessment must:
include access to:
underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response documentation
be conducted in a safe environment; and,
be assessed in the context of this sector's work environment; and,
be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures and processes directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
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 the required 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 have current industry skills directly relevant to the training and assessment being provided. This means the industry subject matter expert must 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 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.
Foundation Skills
Numeracy | Calculates resourcing requirements |
Oral communication | Conveys information and requirements clearly and listens actively |
Reading | Identifies and interprets relevant information from workplace procedures, documentation and legislation |
Writing | Prepares specific information that complies with requirements, using sector-specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions |
Sectors
Coal mining (underground)