This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to implement the underground coal mine mechanical plant management plan in Coal mining.

This unit is appropriate for those working in in management or technical specialist roles

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication

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 evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementing of mechanical plant management plans in underground coal mine including:

identifying and addressing training needs

implementing hazard identification and risks assessment processes

managing work planning and coordination activities

accessing, interpreting and applying manufacturer’s instructions

using effective communication

accessing, interpreting and applying:

technical information

site/legislative requirements

records and reports

briefings and handover details

data from monitoring systems and equipment

works effectively with others to implement mechanical plant management plans in underground coal mine including:

providing team leadership

managing people and processes

resolving conflict

coordinating human, financial and physical resources

developing, initiating and administering work plans

interpreting and applying operational/implementation performance data

engaging internal and external stakeholders

demonstrates completion of implementing of mechanical plant management plans in underground coal mine that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work

identifying the full range of underground mine mechanical plant

identifying and implementing all aspects of the management plans

implementing the hazards and risk control options including implementing procedures

managing the audit and review processes of the management plan

identification and selection of viable options for the implementation of underground coal mine mechanical plant management plan that best meet the required outcomes through:

identifying the interrelationship with mechanical equipment in the underground environment

implementing options to control hazards and risks relating to mine mechanical plant and equipment, including:

fire protection and prevention

lifting and towing systems

storage of hazardous substances

interrelationship between people and mechanical equipment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in implementing the underground coal mine mechanical plant management plan through:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for;

mechanical plant and equipment operations

emergency response and disaster planning processes

audit review

mechanical engineering standards

safety critical function of mechanical equipment

mine operating procedures for mechanical plant and equipment

explosion protection techniques

hazards associated with diesel engines

energy sources, including protection and reticulation systems for electrical, hydraulic, compressed air, diesel

preparation for mine fires; the types, sources of ignition and possible impacts on plant and equipment

computer based systems relating to the monitoring, and operation of mine mechanical plant and equipment

firefighting systems

specification for mine plant and equipment

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:

*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 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.

Coal mining (underground)