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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for underground search
  2. Document identified search strategy, and plot search patterns and routes on mine plan
  3. Conduct search
  4. Manage unplanned event or change in circumstances
  5. Finalise search
  6. Plan and prepare for underground search
  7. Conduct search
  8. Manage unplanned event or change in circumstances
  9. Finalise search

Performance Evidence

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 that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the conducting of underground searches that meets all the required outcomes including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

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

developing and applying contingency plans

reading mine plans and navigating in the mine

reading maps and interpreting symbols

operating gas testing and monitoring instruments

wearing and using escape apparatus

operating extrication equipment

taking air and relative humidity measurements, ventilation readings and temperatures applies search methodology using identified sequences

conducting an underground search

marking the route for safe egress

communicating requests for further assistance or advice of withdrawal

completing written report of search activity and outcomes


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in conducting underground searches through:

the types and causes of hazards and incidents in underground mines

accessing and interpreting geological and survey data

the effects of hot and humid atmospheres

the location and distribution of caches

the trigger points to initiate emergency response to alarms

the location and purpose of a place of safety

identifying and using guidance systems and markers

site emergency plans

the implications of types of adverse environmental conditions

the location of escape routes and alternative escape routes

the functions of mine ventilation systems

the types and effects of mine gases

the rescue team structure, roles and responsibilities

operation and limitations of breathing apparatus

complying with standby/emergency procedures for incident control

ground support types and construction

search procedures and techniques

the roles of external agencies

problem solving and planning

observation techniques