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 apply and monitor underground metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

access interpret and apply technical information relevant to emergency preparedness and response

access interpret and apply emergency preparedness and response information related to the site

apply emergency preparedness and response systems and plans

collect collate interpret and report incidentemergency data

perform basic mathematical calculations

apply investigation and reporting procedures

apply effective workplace communication procedures

access interpret and apply data from monitoring systems and equipment

operate hand held monitoring equipment

apply risk management processes and techniques

apply procedures to initiate emergency preparedness and response training

propose practical recommendations for identified key issues

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 apply and monitor underground metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems

legislative and site requirements for emergency preparedness and response

audit and review processes and techniques

training and assessment principles

training systems

emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques

structure of emergency procedures guidelines

legal requirements of incident management teams

self escape aided rescue and respond to incident philosophies systems and equipment

risk management principles and techniques

structure of emergency organisations

interventioncontrol techniques for heating fires explosions outburst or inrushes

effects of heat and humidity

effects of visibility

escape strategies and technology

site environmental risks and controls

equipment requirements for different types of emergency

ventilation and its influence on incidents

deployment of personnel underground under deputies control

procedurepolicy for redeployment of personnel underground after evacuation

callout procedures

emotional effects of emergencies on rescuers and site personnel

titles and roles of members of incident management team

the requirements and structure for place of safetyfresh air base

equipment handling

sealing procedures and the legislative implications

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 the application and monitoring of underground metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient application and monitoring of underground metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems

working with others to plan prepare and conduct underground metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying underground metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems

evidence of the consistent successful application and monitoring of underground metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response systems

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

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

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to plan prepare and apply underground metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the conduct of the underground metalliferous mine emergency preparedness and response

Guidance information for assessment

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

Interpret is defined as:

may include:

Communications may include:

Resources may include:

Incidents can be caused by:

Incidents can be identified as:

Emergency preparedness and response data may include:

Audit is defined as:

Equipment refers to that needed to control the incident and may include: