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 the implementation of the inrush management plan | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply inrush management plan implementation documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Identify and communicate to the relevant persons roles and responsibilities, as specified in the inrush management system 1.3 Identify, forecast, schedule and record resources required for the implementation of the inrush management system 1.4 Identify training needs |
2. Implement the inrush management plan | 2.1 Implement inrush hazard control procedures in accordance with the inrush management system 2.2 Implement personnel safety measures and techniques in accordance with the inrush management system 2.3 Implement services and infrastructure protection measures in accordance with the inrush management system 2.4 Implement the mine monitoring requirements relating to inrush 2.5 Implement inrush information recording and reporting procedures 2.6 Implement actions and procedures required in response to inrush indicators 2.7 Implement permit-to-mine procedures in accordance with the inrush management system 2.8 Implement emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures |
3. Implement the systems for the audit and review of the effectiveness of the inrush management systems | 3.1 Audit inrush management system in accordance with legislative and site requirements 3.2 Audit recording and reporting systems in accordance with legislative and site requirements 3.3 Audit inrush management operational procedures in accordance with legislative and site requirements 3.4 Audit inrush training plan for currency, relevance and compliance with the requirements of the inrush management system 3.5 Implement procedures for response to instances of 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:
locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures
implements the procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of the inrush management plan including:
operating hand held monitoring equipment
accessing and interpreting data from monitoring systems and equipment
accessing and interpreting design criteria for inrush prevention and management systems and devices
performing inrush planning mathematical calculations
interpreting and applying mathematical and scientific theorems / laws related to inrush
interpreting computer spreadsheets and inrush modeling/ simulations
accessing and interpreting archival and historical inrush information related to the mine
works with others to undertake and complete the implementation of the inrush management plan that meets all of the required outcomes including:
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions, and convey work progress
identifying roles and responsibilities in accordance with the inrush management plan
identifying the relevant information and scope of the work necessary to meet the required outcomes
interpreting inrush training requirements
demonstrates completion of implementing the inrush management plan that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
identifying viable options and selecting the inrush management plan elements that best meet the required outcomes
conducting audits/enquiries/investigations and preparing reports
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of implementing inrush management plans through:
systems of mining including:
tunnels, drifts, stone drivage, shaft sinking, pillar extraction, partial extraction, punch mining and fault drivage
factors affecting stability of mining structures including:
stress analysis: including mining induced stress and topography
sedimentology: including subsidence, water bearing strata, permeability of seam and strata, hydrology, hydrogeology, physical property testing, caving characteristics, outburst, over and underlying strata
mining structure failure modes
systems of work including:
bord and pillar, place changing, longwall, highwall, auger mining, pillar extraction, partial extraction and punch mining
identifying and applying mining and general engineering principles relevant to the behaviour of excavations in rock and coal including:
audit methodologies
mine mapping of inrush zones, related geology and features
differing geological features and conditions on inrush zones including:
the effects of coal seam characteristics on inrush
faults, dykes, intrusions and strata deformities
monitoring systems and techniques including:
fixed monitoring systems: types, uses/limitations, design criteria, specifications and design processes
portable monitoring equipment: types, uses/limitations
the use of simulation techniques and applications relevant to inrush
use of computer-based systems for real time monitoring
methods of control of inrush
types of inrush control zones
processes and techniques for determining alarms and trigger points/levels
emergency response and evacuation/disaster planning processes and techniques
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