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 implement and maintain underground coal mine emergency management systems

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

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

access and analyse emergency preparedness and response information related to the mine

interpret and apply design criteria for emergency preparedness and response systems and plans

collect collate and interpret incident emergency data

apply faulttree analyses

conduct investigations and prepare reports

communicate effectively in the workplace

conduct incident debriefs

access interpret and apply data from monitoring systems and equipment

operate hand held monitoring equipment

implement the emergency preparedness and response training program

apply risk management processes and techniques

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 implement and maintain underground coal mine emergency management systems

legislative and site requirements for emergency preparedness and response systems

legislation applicable to mines

emergency response planning processes and techniques

audit and review processes and techniques

site document control requirements

training and assessment principles

industry and legislative stakeholders

mine incidents and risks

classification of incidents

structure of emergency procedures guidelines

legal requirements of incident management teams

selfescape aided rescue and respond to incident philosophies systems and equipment

risk management principles and techniques

structure of emergency organisations

structure roles capabilities and limitations of external services and agencies relevant to emergency preparedness and response

intervention and control techniques for heating fires explosions outburst extrication or inrushes

the effects of heat and humidity

the effects of visibility

escape strategies and technology

environmental risks and controls

equipment requirements for different types of emergency

ventilation and its influence on incidents

deployment of personnel underground

procedurepolicy for redeployment of personnel underground after evacuation

callout procedures

emotional effects of emergencies on rescuers and mine personnel

titles and roles of members of incident management team

the requirements and structure for fresh air base

legal implications of incidents

the role of stakeholders

numbers needed to run the mine at planned operational levels

equipment handling

economic considerations and decisions

insurance policies and considerations

mine closure procedures and the legislative implications

sealing procedures and the legislative implications

debriefing processes

emergency incident management

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 implementing and maintaining underground coal mine emergency management systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient implementation and maintenance of underground coal mine emergency management systems

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to implement and maintain underground coal mine emergency management systems

consistent successful implementation and maintenance of underground coal mine emergency management 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

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 to apply in implementing and maintaining underground coal mine emergency management systems

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

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidates

working with others to implement and maintain underground coal mine emergency management systems

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation and maintenance of underground coal mine emergency management systems

Guidance information for assessment

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

may include:

Emergency management system is a documented system for the control of emergencies and the resources put in place as a requirement of this system, including:

Emergency management system may include procedures for:

Interpret is defined as:

Communications can include:

Resources may include:

Incidents may include:

Types of incident can be identified as:

Emergency preparedness and response data may include:

An Action Plan is:

Post-incident management is the control of activities arising from an incident and may include:

Audit is defined as: