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 respond to incident in metalliferous mines

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

operate gas testing and monitoring instruments

interpret mine gas testing instruments

wear and use escape apparatus

operate in breathing apparatus

select extrication methods and operate extrication equipment

take and analyse gas samples

use communications and signals

read and interpret mine plan symbols

work as a team member

assess a situation and make effective safe decisions

plan and apply contingency plans

read mine plans and orientate in the mine

carry out risk assessments

select and use appropriate PPE

take air measurement and ventilation readings

take temperature and relative humidity measurements

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 respond to incident in metalliferous mines

rescue guidelines

callout procedures

rescue team structure roles and responsibilities

mining environment

types and effects of mine gases

entrapment procedures

gas testing and monitoring instruments types limitations function and operation

operation and limitations of breathing apparatus

air measurement and ventilation systems

effects on people working in hot and humid atmospheres

minimum equipment requirements for rescue operations

requirements for personal readiness

rescue team callout procedures and equipment

specialised rescue equipment

standbyemergency procedures for incident control

ground support types and construction

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 responding to incident in metalliferous mines

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient response to incident in metalliferous mines

working with others to respond to incident in metalliferous mines that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely response to incident in metalliferous mines that safely effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

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 andor 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 andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to respond to incident in metalliferous mines

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Incident Control:

Records are permanent records which may be in the following formats:

Mines rescue procedures may include:

Atmospheric testing may include:

Communications may include:

Teams can comprise two or more members, depending on such factors as:

Team roles may include:

Stand-by team can be defined as:

Medical fitness is that determined by a medical practitioner, on behalf of the mine manager, to certify fitness for rescue operations