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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for extrication of casualties
  2. Establish extrication system and extricate casualty
  3. Stabilise casualty
  4. Transport casualty to a place of safety
  5. Restore and refurbish equipment

Required Skills

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 extricate casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

locate extrication equipment on mine site

navigate in underground mines

read maps and interpret symbols

apply callout response procedures

work as a member of a team

locate and demonstrate the correct use of ladders and other devices

operate emergency communications systems

interpret and use signals

access interpret and apply technical and safety information

apply diagnosticfaultfinding techniques

apply environmental compliance requirements

apply isolation procedures

use hand and power tools

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 extricate casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines

extrication equipment types construction and operation

manufacturers recommendations for safe use and care of extrication equipment

basic life support

primary assessmentsecondary assessment

hazardrisk management principles and practices including assessment and control

types and availability of transport resources

types and availability of medical facilities

lashing techniques for stretchers

systems and methods of extrication

location of extrication equipment

inspection and refurbishment of extrication equipment

hazards of underground mine operations

hazards associated with large mobile mine equipment

mine traffic procedures and rules

communication systems and protocols

infectious disease and waste management

Evidence Required

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 extricating casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient extricating of casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines

working with others to extricate casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely extrication of casualties from underground 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 extricate casualties from underground incident in metalliferous mines

Guidance information for assessment

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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Incidents may include those associated with:

heights

depths

plant and equipment entrapment

light vehicles

heavy vehicles

mining equipment

transport equipment

shafts and winders

toxic environment

Safety equipment may include:

breathing apparatus

industrial clothing

thermal suits

face shields

eye protection

respiratory protection

safety footwear

Hazards may include:

environmental

electrical

smoke

chemicals

toxic atmosphere/gases

loss of visibility

volatile substances

heat

heights/depths

ground/wall collapse

unstable ground

engulfment

bulk fuel storage

fuel transportation

unsafe working practices

explosives

Action plans may include:

extrication equipment requirements

personnel capability and numbers

duties assigned to extrication and support personnel

extrication strategy and procedures

safety equipment requirements

communications methods and protocols

risk assessment requirements

emergency procedures

life support arrangements

transport

contingency plans

Extrication equipment may include:

hydraulic rescue equipment

pneumatic lifting equipment

crowbars

hand tools

hacksaws

abrasive saws

cutting equipment

Tirfor

oxygen therapy/resuscitation equipment

rescue boards

First Aid equipment

roping equipment

ladders

Communications may include:

reports

2-way radio

telephone

mobile phone

hand signals

runners

light signals

Incident Control:

has overall planning, approval and control of an incident

Medical personnel may include:

doctors

ambulance officers

paramedics

site medical officer

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Returning equipment to operational readiness may include:

inspection

cleaning

repair

replacement/re-fill