Assessor Resource

RIIMCU305D
Conduct outburst mining operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct outburst mining operations in Coal mining.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between States, Territories and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to the application of this unit.

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 to conduct outburst mining operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply outburst mining 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 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing

1.5 Access, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work

1.6 Identify and confirm outburst manning requirements in accordance with the outburst management plan

1.7 Carry out outburst pre-operational checks

1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Conduct mining operations in outburst conditions in accordance with outburst management plan

2.1 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity

2.2 Operate continuous miner and/or shuttle car

2.3 Carry out strata control operations

2.4 Maintain ventilation, monitor environmental conditions and take action where required

2.5 Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

2.6 Complete and maintain records and reports

3. Carry out operator maintenance on outburst equipment

3.1 Prepare machine/equipment for maintenance

3.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

3.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

3.4 Carry out housekeeping activities

3.5 Process written maintenance records

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 documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conducting of outburst mining operations including:

reading, interpreting and applying mine rescue procedures and manager’s rules

applying resuscitation

testing and interpreting gases

reading/identifying geological change

operating communications system

operating breathing apparatus

applying rescue techniques

accessing, reading and interpreting outburst management plan

works effectively with others to undertake and complete outburst mining operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

resolving coordination requirements throughout work activities

demonstrates completion of conducting outburst mining operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

completing strata control operations

completing outburst pre-operational checks such as;

emergency equipment base

miner

shuttle car

services

monitoring environment for conditions such as;

stretch marks

cutters

calcite bands

coal changing colour

mylonite

coal softening/hardening

dyke stringers

cindered coal

change in gas make/type

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting outburst mining operations through:

operation of fresh air base/emergency equipment station

geological conditions

applying mining methods/sequence

accessing and applying outburst manning equation

accessing and applying pre-drilling data

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

applying geological and survey data

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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:

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

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare to conduct outburst mining operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply outburst mining 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 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing

1.5 Access, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work

1.6 Identify and confirm outburst manning requirements in accordance with the outburst management plan

1.7 Carry out outburst pre-operational checks

1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Conduct mining operations in outburst conditions in accordance with outburst management plan

2.1 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity

2.2 Operate continuous miner and/or shuttle car

2.3 Carry out strata control operations

2.4 Maintain ventilation, monitor environmental conditions and take action where required

2.5 Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

2.6 Complete and maintain records and reports

3. Carry out operator maintenance on outburst equipment

3.1 Prepare machine/equipment for maintenance

3.2 Conduct inspection and fault finding

3.3 Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks

3.4 Carry out housekeeping activities

3.5 Process written maintenance records

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 documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient conducting of outburst mining operations including:

reading, interpreting and applying mine rescue procedures and manager’s rules

applying resuscitation

testing and interpreting gases

reading/identifying geological change

operating communications system

operating breathing apparatus

applying rescue techniques

accessing, reading and interpreting outburst management plan

works effectively with others to undertake and complete outburst mining operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

resolving coordination requirements throughout work activities

demonstrates completion of conducting outburst mining operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

completing strata control operations

completing outburst pre-operational checks such as;

emergency equipment base

miner

shuttle car

services

monitoring environment for conditions such as;

stretch marks

cutters

calcite bands

coal changing colour

mylonite

coal softening/hardening

dyke stringers

cindered coal

change in gas make/type

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of conducting outburst mining operations through:

operation of fresh air base/emergency equipment station

geological conditions

applying mining methods/sequence

accessing and applying outburst manning equation

accessing and applying pre-drilling data

equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

applying geological and survey data

being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

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:

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 outburst mining operations, 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 appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing 
Access, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work 
Identify and confirm outburst manning requirements in accordance with the outburst management plan 
Carry out outburst pre-operational checks 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
 
Operate continuous miner and/or shuttle car 
Carry out strata control operations 
Maintain ventilation, monitor environmental conditions and take action where required 
Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Complete and maintain records and reports 
Prepare machine/equipment for maintenance 
Conduct inspection and fault finding 
Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 
Carry out housekeeping activities 
Process written maintenance records 
Access, interpret and apply outburst mining operations, 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 appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing 
Access, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data required to complete the allocated work 
Identify and confirm outburst manning requirements in accordance with the outburst management plan 
Carry out outburst pre-operational checks 
Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency 
Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity 
Operate continuous miner and/or shuttle car 
Carry out strata control operations 
Maintain ventilation, monitor environmental conditions and take action where required 
Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment 
Complete and maintain records and reports 
Prepare machine/equipment for maintenance 
Conduct inspection and fault finding 
Carry out scheduled maintenance tasks 
Carry out housekeeping activities 
Process written maintenance records 

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