Assessor Resource

RIIERR501A
Implement underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


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

Coal mining

This unit covers implementing and maintaining underground coal mine emergency management systems. It includes: planning and preparing for implementation of and implement the management system; implementing post-incident management procedures; and auditing the management system.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Co-Requisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for implementing and maintaining underground coal mine emergency management systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation and maintenance of underground coal mine emergency management systems

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to implement and maintain underground coal mine emergency management systems

consistent successful implementation and maintenance of underground coal mine emergency management systems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the 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 workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge to apply in implementing and maintaining underground coal mine emergency management systems

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to implement and maintain underground coal mine emergency management systems

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation and maintenance of underground coal mine emergency management systems

Guidance information for assessment

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Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to implement and maintain underground coal mine emergency management systems:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

access, interpret and apply technical information relevant to emergency preparedness and response

access and analyse emergency preparedness and response information related to the mine

interpret and apply design criteria for emergency preparedness and response systems and plans

collect, collate and interpret incident / emergency data

apply fault-tree analyses

conduct investigations and prepare reports

communicate effectively in the workplace

conduct incident de-briefs

access, interpret and apply data from monitoring systems and equipment

operate hand held monitoring equipment

implement the emergency preparedness and response training program

apply risk management processes and techniques

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to implement and maintain underground coal mine emergency management systems:

legislative and site requirements for emergency preparedness and response systems

legislation applicable to mines

emergency response planning processes and techniques

audit and review processes and techniques

site document control requirements

training and assessment principles

industry and legislative stakeholders

mine incidents and risks

classification of incidents

structure of emergency procedures guidelines

legal requirements of incident management teams

self-escape, aided rescue and respond to incident philosophies , systems and equipment

risk management principles and techniques

structure of emergency organisations

structure, roles, capabilities and limitations of external services and agencies relevant to emergency preparedness and response

intervention and control techniques for heating, fires, explosions, outburst, extrication or inrushes

the effects of heat and humidity

the effects of visibility

escape strategies and technology

environmental risks and controls

equipment requirements for different types of emergency

ventilation and its influence on incidents

deployment of personnel underground

procedure/policy for re-deployment of personnel underground after evacuation

call-out procedures

emotional effects of emergencies on rescuers and mine personnel

titles and roles of members of incident management team

the requirements and structure for fresh air base

legal implications of incidents

the role of stakeholders

numbers needed to run the mine at planned operational levels

equipment handling

economic considerations and decisions

insurance policies and considerations

mine closure procedures and the legislative implications

sealing procedures and the legislative implications

de-briefing processes

emergency incident management

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Emergency management system is a documented system for the control of emergencies and the resources put in place as a requirement of this system, including:

hazard identification and quantification

risk assessment

authority and responsibility

controls established to manage identified risks

reporting and communication

document control

audit and review

Emergency management system may include procedures for:

mine atmosphere monitoring

ventilation systems and usage

inertisation techniques

mine plans

trigger action response plans

emergency procedures

training and education

liaison with external agencies

Interpret is defined as:

the understanding needed by the person within their job role

Communications can include:

radio / PED

telephone / DAC

telemetry

verbal

written

computers

runners

Resources may include:

mine services

mine personnel

emergency equipment

Internet mine services and resources

contractors

insurance companies

suppliers

local community

manufacturers

Inspectorate

Joint Coal Board

police

Mines Rescue Service

fire brigades

ambulance

medical staff

hospital

critical incident stress debriefing organisations

local emergency management organisations

community service organisations

clergy

federal, state and local government

media

coroner's representative

security services

solicitors

district check inspector

mutual response from other mines

engineers

inertisation

down-hole camera

drill rigs

forensic

self escape and first response equipment

fire fighting equipment

rescue equipment

mining equipment

transport

specialised equipment from external sources

monitoring and analysis equipment

Incidents may include:

explosion

fire

roof fall

strata failure

inrush

outburst

irrespirable atmosphere

environmental incident

hazard chemicals

explosives

vehicle accidents

wind blast

failure of ventilation control devices/appliances

Types of incident can be identified as:

fatality

serious accident

high potential incidents

medically treated

accident

underground explosion or fire

ignition

spontaneous combustion

surface fire which disrupts operations

environmental incidents

bomb threat

terrorist attack

biological incidents

sabotage

Emergency preparedness and response data may include:

gas levels and trends

change in temperature

change in ventilation

visibility

escape route conditions

status of caches, quick fill stations and first response stations

root cause of the emergency incident

status of communication equipment

status of monitoring equipment

location and condition of persons

hazards identified on escape

An Action Plan is:

A list of activities developed as a prepared response to assist in the control of an incident, e.g. fire, where such controls are not covered by the site emergency management system. Action plans may be different for each incident and developed at the time of the incident occurring

Post-incident management is the control of activities arising from an incident and may include:

legal advice

environmental aspects

critical incident stress de-briefing

de-briefing

interviewing

investigations

witness interview statements

restoration of normal operations

media releases

public relations

employee welfare and family support

security of evidence

liaison with statutory / legal bodies

investigations required by legislation

review of emergency procedures

documentation of ongoing operations

restoration of emergency preparedness

Audit is defined as:

a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives

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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 compliance documentation relevant to implementing and maintaining underground coal mine emergency management systems 
Identify and interpret the legislative and site requirements related to emergency preparedness and response management 
Access, interpret and clarify the management system 
Identify and communicate to all persons, roles and responsibilities, as specified in the emergency preparedness and response plans 
Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the management system 
Identify training needs 
Implement the allocation and installation of resources in accordance with the management system 
Receive and communicate incident information in accordance with the management system 
Assess and communicate the nature and scope of the incident in accordance with the management system 
Identify and implement emergency response and evacuation plans in accordance with the management system 
Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on emergency incidents according to legislative requirements and those of the management system 
Implement procedures for the collection, analysis and validation of emergency preparedness and response data 
Implement the emergency management system training plan 
Develop and implement action plans to manage the situation / incident in accordance with the emergency plan 
Deploy resources to meet the requirements of the action plan 
Assess and communicate effectiveness of action plan to achieve required outcomes in accordance with the management system 
Communicate incident information in accordance with the management system 
Contribute to plans to manage post-incident actions in accordance with legislative and site requirements 
Implement post-incident action plans in accordance with the management system 
Contribute to investigations into the nature and cause of the situation / incident and submit relevant reports in accordance with the management system 
Encourage, receive, review and, where appropriate, implement suggestions and recommendations for changes to the management system 
Audit emergency preparedness and response systems and procedures for compliance with legislative requirements and the emergency management system 
Audit emergency preparedness and response communication and recording systems for compliance with legislative and site requirements 
Audit the emergency management system training plan for currency, relevance and compliance with legislative and site requirements 

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