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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for extrication of casualties from an underground mine
   • Access, interpret and apply extrication of casualties from an underground mine 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Interpret incident information and determine location, type of incident and personnel involved and record on the mine plan
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity
   • Navigate to incident site via the identified route or alternate route
   • Identify and assess the type and extent of injuries to entrapped personnel
   • Assess the incident and determine the appropriate method of extricating casualties
2. Determine extrication procedures and strategy and develop an action plan
3. Establish extrication system and extricate casualty
   • Identify, locate and obtain required extrication equipment
   • Set up equipment for extrication
   • Test the extrication system and equipment is fit for use before commencement of extrication operations
   • Use equipment and apply extrication techniques to extricate casualties
   • Maintain communication with other team members and Incident Control on condition of casualties and status of extrication operations
4. Stabilise casualty
   • Perform primary and secondary assessments and check casualty’s condition
   • Identify and apply life support requirements
   • Continuously monitor casualty and record vital signs
   • Communicate casualty information to Incident Control and/or medical personnel
5. Transport casualty to a place of safety
   • Evaluate the need for, and equip casualties with, escape apparatus
   • Assess the availability and adequacy of transport resources and obtain additional assistance and resources where required
   • Prepare stretcher patients and other casualties for transport to a place of safety
   • Continuously monitor casualties and record vital signs during transport
   • Identify, confirm and apply techniques and procedures to transport casualties to a place of safety
   • Hand over casualties to medical personnel
   • Communicate status of incident site, casualties, personnel and equipment to Incident Control
6. Restore and refurbish equipment
   • Inspect all equipment used for any damage, record and report
   • Repair or replace defective equipment
   • Tag, record and quarantine unusable equipment
   • Return the rescue system and equipment to operational readiness
   • Process written records and reports
7. Plan and prepare for extrication of casualties from an underground mine
   • Access, interpret and apply extrication of casualties from an underground mine 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 personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Interpret incident information and determine location, type of incident and personnel involved and record on the mine plan
   • Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity
   • Navigate to incident site via the identified route or alternate route
   • Identify and assess the type and extent of injuries to entrapped personnel
   • Assess the incident and determine the appropriate method of extricating casualties
   • Determine extrication procedures and strategy and develop an action plan
8. Establish extrication system and extricate casualty
   • Identify, locate and obtain required extrication equipment
   • Set up equipment for extrication
   • Test the extrication system and equipment is fit for use before commencement of extrication operations
   • Use equipment and apply extrication techniques to extricate casualties
   • Maintain communication with other team members and Incident Control on condition of casualties and status of extrication operations
9. Stabilise casualty
   • Perform primary and secondary assessments and check casualty’s condition
   • Identify and apply life support requirements
   • Continuously monitor casualty and record vital signs
   • Communicate casualty information to Incident Control and/or medical personnel
10. Transport casualty to a place of safety
    • Evaluate the need for, and equip casualties with, escape apparatus
    • Assess the availability and adequacy of transport resources and obtain additional assistance and resources where required
    • Prepare stretcher patients and other casualties for transport to a place of safety
    • Continuously monitor casualties and record vital signs during transport
    • Identify, confirm and apply techniques and procedures to transport casualties to a place of safety
    • Hand over casualties to medical personnel
    • Communicate status of incident site, casualties, personnel and equipment to Incident Control
11. Restore and refurbish equipment
    • Inspect all equipment used for any damage, record and report
    • Repair or replace defective equipment
    • Tag, record and quarantine unusable equipment
    • Return the rescue system and equipment to operational readiness
    • Process written records and reports

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 extrication of casualties from underground incidents 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

operating emergency communications systems

demonstrates completion of extricating casualties from underground incidents 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 mines

reading maps and interpreting symbols

locating extrication equipment on mine site

locating and using ladders and other devices

operating gas testing and monitoring instruments

wearing and using escape apparatus

operating extrication equipment locating and extricating casualties

assessing and reporting on incident and injurie

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in extricating casualties from underground incidents 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

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

the operation and limitations of breathing apparatus

standby/emergency procedures for incident control

ground support types and construction

search procedures and techniques

the roles of external agencies

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