Assessor Resource

RIIERR403D
Lead rescue team

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to lead a rescue team in Metalliferous Mining.

This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



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.

1. Plan and prepare for rescue operation

1.1 Access, interpret and apply leading rescue team 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 Obtain, clarify and confirm information about the rescue operation

1.6 Evaluate personal fitness for leading rescue team

1.7 Obtain mine plan, determine route, and alternate route of travel, and mark on mine plan

1.8 Develop/agree with Incident Control, the strategy search patterns and contingency plans for the rescue operation

1.9 Establish and implement communication system and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity

1.10Assess team members’ competence for the rescue situation and task requirements and constitute the team

1.11Allocate team roles to best utilise individual team member competence

1.12Identify, obtain, test and allocate rescue and safety equipment and materials

1.13Determine and ensure availability of any ancillary equipment required with Incident Control and/or mining personnel

2. Brief rescue team members

2.1 Provide, clarify and confirm rescue information to team members on their roles, tasks and responsibilities

2.2 Identify and apply reporting formats and protocols

2.3 Confirm rescue strategies with Incident Control

2.4 Process written records and reports

3. Report to and liaise with Incident Control

3.1 Identify and apply reporting formats and protocols

3.2 Confirm rescue strategies with Incident Control

3.3 Receive and follow operational advice from Incident Control

3.4 Relay information on rescue team operations to Incident Control

3.5 Process written records and reports

4. Lead and monitor rescue team

4.1 Apply recommended systems/procedures for entering hazardous or irrespirable atmospheres and situations

4.2 Continually assess environment, risks and hazards associated with the rescue team, implement changes and ensure all work activity is carried out within the ability of the team

4.3 Continuously assess hazards and implement controls to minimise risk

4.4 Monitor the physical and emotional condition of the rescue team and take appropriate action to address any concerns

4.5 Provide information to team members about changes which can affect the operations or safety

4.6 Ensure team adheres to team rescue procedures and standard rescue guidelines

4.7 Implement coaching processes within the team, identify and provide further assistance

5. Complete team operation

5.1 Provide verbal report to Incident Control, advise of status of operation and significant variations to expected conditions

5.2 Formally de-brief team, obtain and collate written incident and procedural information

5.3 Provide comprehensive oral and written reports on team’s deployment and consequential outcomes to Incident Control

5.4 Report on significant physical or emotional condition of team members

5.5 Offer team members critical incident stress debriefing and counselling in an appropriate environment

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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the implementation of lead rescue teams 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 resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

demonstrates completion of leading a rescue team that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

assessing individual and team competency for emergency rescue

allocating and communicating team roles and responsibilities

allocating rescue equipment

assessing the environment and implementing changes

monitoring the physical and mental condition of team

communicating with Incident Control

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in, applying the lead rescue team through:

legislative, organization and site requirement and procedures for:

risk management

work health and safety

personal fitness and readiness management

rescue team call-outs

isolation and barricading techniques

stretchers, lashings and roping equipment

communicating, recording and reporting

environmental issues

principles of leadership

counselling techniques

rescue guidelines

reporting and recording methods and protocols

entrapment procedures

mining methods and environment

mine transport systems

gas testing and monitoring instruments

types of fire and fire control methods

call-out procedures

standby / emergency procedures

effects on people working in hot and humid atmospheres

atmospheric monitoring and ventilation systems

breathing apparatus

factors affecting oxygen/air consumption

resuscitation in irrespirable atmospheres

fresh air base procedures and communications

structure, role and responsibilities of Incident Control

critical incident stress debriefing

extrication methods

roles of external agencies

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


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

1. Plan and prepare for rescue operation

1.1 Access, interpret and apply leading rescue team 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 Obtain, clarify and confirm information about the rescue operation

1.6 Evaluate personal fitness for leading rescue team

1.7 Obtain mine plan, determine route, and alternate route of travel, and mark on mine plan

1.8 Develop/agree with Incident Control, the strategy search patterns and contingency plans for the rescue operation

1.9 Establish and implement communication system and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity

1.10Assess team members’ competence for the rescue situation and task requirements and constitute the team

1.11Allocate team roles to best utilise individual team member competence

1.12Identify, obtain, test and allocate rescue and safety equipment and materials

1.13Determine and ensure availability of any ancillary equipment required with Incident Control and/or mining personnel

2. Brief rescue team members

2.1 Provide, clarify and confirm rescue information to team members on their roles, tasks and responsibilities

2.2 Identify and apply reporting formats and protocols

2.3 Confirm rescue strategies with Incident Control

2.4 Process written records and reports

3. Report to and liaise with Incident Control

3.1 Identify and apply reporting formats and protocols

3.2 Confirm rescue strategies with Incident Control

3.3 Receive and follow operational advice from Incident Control

3.4 Relay information on rescue team operations to Incident Control

3.5 Process written records and reports

4. Lead and monitor rescue team

4.1 Apply recommended systems/procedures for entering hazardous or irrespirable atmospheres and situations

4.2 Continually assess environment, risks and hazards associated with the rescue team, implement changes and ensure all work activity is carried out within the ability of the team

4.3 Continuously assess hazards and implement controls to minimise risk

4.4 Monitor the physical and emotional condition of the rescue team and take appropriate action to address any concerns

4.5 Provide information to team members about changes which can affect the operations or safety

4.6 Ensure team adheres to team rescue procedures and standard rescue guidelines

4.7 Implement coaching processes within the team, identify and provide further assistance

5. Complete team operation

5.1 Provide verbal report to Incident Control, advise of status of operation and significant variations to expected conditions

5.2 Formally de-brief team, obtain and collate written incident and procedural information

5.3 Provide comprehensive oral and written reports on team’s deployment and consequential outcomes to Incident Control

5.4 Report on significant physical or emotional condition of team members

5.5 Offer team members critical incident stress debriefing and counselling in an appropriate environment

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

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the implementation of lead rescue teams 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 resolve coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities

demonstrates completion of leading a rescue team that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

assessing individual and team competency for emergency rescue

allocating and communicating team roles and responsibilities

allocating rescue equipment

assessing the environment and implementing changes

monitoring the physical and mental condition of team

communicating with Incident Control

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in, applying the lead rescue team through:

legislative, organization and site requirement and procedures for:

risk management

work health and safety

personal fitness and readiness management

rescue team call-outs

isolation and barricading techniques

stretchers, lashings and roping equipment

communicating, recording and reporting

environmental issues

principles of leadership

counselling techniques

rescue guidelines

reporting and recording methods and protocols

entrapment procedures

mining methods and environment

mine transport systems

gas testing and monitoring instruments

types of fire and fire control methods

call-out procedures

standby / emergency procedures

effects on people working in hot and humid atmospheres

atmospheric monitoring and ventilation systems

breathing apparatus

factors affecting oxygen/air consumption

resuscitation in irrespirable atmospheres

fresh air base procedures and communications

structure, role and responsibilities of Incident Control

critical incident stress debriefing

extrication methods

roles of external agencies

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

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 leading rescue team documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Obtain, clarify and confirm information about the rescue operation 
Evaluate personal fitness for leading rescue team 
Obtain mine plan, determine route, and alternate route of travel, and mark on mine plan 
Develop/agree with Incident Control, the strategy search patterns and contingency plans for the rescue operation 
Establish and implement communication system and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity 
 
 
 
 
Provide, clarify and confirm rescue information to team members on their roles, tasks and responsibilities 
Identify and apply reporting formats and protocols 
Confirm rescue strategies with Incident Control 
Process written records and reports 
Identify and apply reporting formats and protocols 
Confirm rescue strategies with Incident Control 
Receive and follow operational advice from Incident Control 
Relay information on rescue team operations to Incident Control 
Process written records and reports 
Apply recommended systems/procedures for entering hazardous or irrespirable atmospheres and situations 
Continually assess environment, risks and hazards associated with the rescue team, implement changes and ensure all work activity is carried out within the ability of the team 
Continuously assess hazards and implement controls to minimise risk 
Monitor the physical and emotional condition of the rescue team and take appropriate action to address any concerns 
Provide information to team members about changes which can affect the operations or safety 
Ensure team adheres to team rescue procedures and standard rescue guidelines 
Implement coaching processes within the team, identify and provide further assistance 
Provide verbal report to Incident Control, advise of status of operation and significant variations to expected conditions 
Formally de-brief team, obtain and collate written incident and procedural information 
Provide comprehensive oral and written reports on team’s deployment and consequential outcomes to Incident Control 
Report on significant physical or emotional condition of team members 
Offer team members critical incident stress debriefing and counselling in an appropriate environment 
Access, interpret and apply leading rescue team documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 
Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures 
Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Obtain, clarify and confirm information about the rescue operation 
Evaluate personal fitness for leading rescue team 
Obtain mine plan, determine route, and alternate route of travel, and mark on mine plan 
Develop/agree with Incident Control, the strategy search patterns and contingency plans for the rescue operation 
Establish and implement communication system and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity 
Assess team members’ competence for the rescue situation and task requirements and constitute the team 
Allocate team roles to best utilise individual team member competence 
Identify, obtain, test and allocate rescue and safety equipment and materials 
Determine and ensure availability of any ancillary equipment required with Incident Control and/or mining personnel 
Provide, clarify and confirm rescue information to team members on their roles, tasks and responsibilities 
Identify and apply reporting formats and protocols 
Confirm rescue strategies with Incident Control 
Process written records and reports 
Identify and apply reporting formats and protocols 
Confirm rescue strategies with Incident Control 
Receive and follow operational advice from Incident Control 
Relay information on rescue team operations to Incident Control 
Process written records and reports 
Apply recommended systems/procedures for entering hazardous or irrespirable atmospheres and situations 
Continually assess environment, risks and hazards associated with the rescue team, implement changes and ensure all work activity is carried out within the ability of the team 
Continuously assess hazards and implement controls to minimise risk 
Monitor the physical and emotional condition of the rescue team and take appropriate action to address any concerns 
Provide information to team members about changes which can affect the operations or safety 
Ensure team adheres to team rescue procedures and standard rescue guidelines 
Implement coaching processes within the team, identify and provide further assistance 
Provide verbal report to Incident Control, advise of status of operation and significant variations to expected conditions 
Formally de-brief team, obtain and collate written incident and procedural information 
Provide comprehensive oral and written reports on team’s deployment and consequential outcomes to Incident Control 
Report on significant physical or emotional condition of team members 
Offer team members critical incident stress debriefing and counselling in an appropriate environment 

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