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 mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply fire team operations 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 Identify, collect, access and interpret mine survey data and historical information relating to the mine site 1.5 Identify, in consultation with key stakeholders, the requirements of the systems in accordance with legislative and organisation’s requirements, and from an analysis of all relevant technical and operational information 1.6 Identify, and consider implications of, the resources required to implement and apply the systems 1.7 Identify, in consultation, the key reporting areas and timeframes 1.8 Include budgetary requirements/evaluations into the development of the systems 1.9 Identify the internal and external communication requirements of the systems 1.10 Identify training program requirements to implement the systems 1.11 Consult with others on how the system is to be implemented, clarify intent and receive feedback 1.12 Identify training needs of emergency response personnel and prepare training plans 1.13 Prepare and schedule the system review activity |
2. Establish mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 2.1 Identify and obtain the resources required to establish and implement the system 2.2 Design and develop the emergency preparedness plan 2.3 Design and develop an organisational structure for the management of emergency preparedness and response 2.4 Develop emergency response procedures for management of classes of incident from 2.5 Establish emergency response procedures for management of decision-making processes and decision monitoring systems 2.6 Review the plan with relevant stakeholders and specialists 2.7 Establish a program, including systems and procedures, to satisfy identified organisation’s emergency preparedness and response training requirements 2.8 Establish procedures to audit and review organisation’s emergency preparedness and response compliance with statutory and organisation’s requirements 2.9 Establish procedures for incorporating feedback into the audit/review system |
3. Establish support systems for the mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 3.1 Establish incident information receiver and recording systems 3.2 Establish emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures 3.3 Establish operations facilities, including communications to support them 3.4 Develop action planning processes to manage the situation/incident 3.5 Identify required services, personnel, equipment and resources for types of incidents 3.6 Determine and establish documentation and reporting requirements |
4. Plan and prepare for the implementation of the mine emergency preparedness and response plans | 4.1 Clearly and concisely communicate and explain, plans and supporting information, in a form readily accessible to others 4.2 Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities, to all personnel 4.3 Implement the allocation and installation of resources 4.4 Implement the emergency preparedness and response training program 4.5 Develop review mechanisms from both internal and external sources |
5. Establish post-incident management procedures | 5.1 Establish plans to manage post-incident actions 5.2 Establish processes to investigate nature and cause of situation/incident 5.3 Establish processes to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response and action plans against objectives |
6. Audit and review the mine emergency preparedness and response systems plan and equipment | 6.1 Audit and review effectiveness of emergency preparedness and response monitoring systems 6.2 Audit and review effectiveness of emergency preparedness and response processes, resources, and equipment 6.3 Audit and review effectiveness of recording and reporting systems 6.4 Audit emergency preparedness and response training program for currency and relevance, and ensure it meets the needs of the, personnel, the site and the system 6.5 Identify and correct non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit |
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:
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of the mine emergency preparedness and response systems including:
assesses and prioritises implementation processes
analyses hazards and risks to consider in the establishment and maintenance of the mine emergency preparedness and response systems
maintains standards for establishment and maintenance of the mine emergency preparedness and response systems
provides clear and timely instruction and supervision to those involved in the mine emergency preparedness and response systems
identifies training needs of individuals involved in the mine emergency preparedness and response systems, and prepares training plans
works with and leads others to undertake and complete the establishment and maintenance of the mine emergency preparedness and response systems including:
facilitating groups to work together
establishing and maintaining a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity
using written and verbal communication systems to convey all activities and outcomes for coal mine emergency preparedness and response to others in a clear and concise manner
demonstrates completion of establishing and maintaining mine emergency preparedness and response systems that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
establishing processes to investigate nature and cause of emergency/incident clearly and concisely communicating and explaining, plans and supporting information, in a form readily accessible to others
identifying, clarifying and communicating roles and responsibilities, to all personnel
implementing the allocation and installation of resources
implementing the emergency preparedness and response training program
developing review mechanisms from both internal and external sources
establishing plans to manage post-incident actions
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following in applying the establish and maintain mine emergency preparedness and response systems through:
legislative, regulatory and certification requirements
communicating verbally and in writing the roles and responsibilities requirements of stakeholders
the hazard identification, risk assessment and risk treatment processes
incidents and risk analysis data
document control requirements
consultative, coaching and leadership techniques
plant and equipment capabilities and limitations
work planning techniques
establishing auditing, monitoring, recording and reporting systems, in consultation with stakeholders
training systems, identification of training needs for individuals and work groups, and implementation of training plans
consultation, mine emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques
exploration techniques, ground support methods and systems
mine planning and design
analysis and use of mine surveying data
mining and general engineering principles
operational techniques in execution of the systems
structure of emergency procedures guidelines
legal requirements of incident management teams
self-escape, aided rescue and respond to incident philosophies, systems and equipment
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
effects of heat and humidity on emergency rescue and response
effects of impaired visibility on emergency rescue and response
escape strategies and technology
equipment requirements for different types of emergency
ventilation and its influence on incidents
call-out procedures
emotional effects of emergencies on rescuers and mine personnel
titles and roles of members of incident management team
use of de-briefing processes
experience with deployment of staff, and re-deployment after emergency/evacuation
awareness of number of personnel needed to run the site at planned operational levels
knowledge of the requirements and structure for fresh air base
decision-making processes
use of the legislation regarding resumption of normal operations
experience with the mobilisation, deployment and utilisation of equipment
consideration of insurance policies and requirements
mine closure procedures and the legislative implications
sealing procedures and the legislative implications
requirements for site security and access control
economic considerations and impacts on decisions
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