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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare to apply the spontaneous combustion management plan
  2. Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion hazards and risks
  3. Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion control systems and procedures
  4. Identify and apply resources to the spontaneous combustion management plan
  5. Identify and respond to spontaneous combustion indicators
  6. Apply mine atmosphere monitoring systems and procedures
  7. Apply control measures
  8. Plan and prepare to apply the spontaneous combustion management plan
  9. Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion hazards and risks
  10. Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion control systems and procedures
  11. Identify and apply resources to the spontaneous combustion management plan
  12. Identify and respond to spontaneous combustion indicators
  13. Apply mine atmosphere monitoring systems and procedures
  14. Apply control measures

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 evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the application of the spontaneous combustion management plan including:

accessing, reading, interpreting, communicating and applying:

technical information

records and reports

briefing and handover details

planning and coordinating work

conducting mine atmosphere monitoring

conducting inspections related to spontaneous combustion

interpreting and recording data related to spontaneous combustion

interpreting and responding to spontaneous combustion indicators and ratios

identifying and investigating incidents and potential hazards associated with spontaneous combustion

identifying training needs, and preparing and implementing training plans

applying spontaneous combustion control procedures or methods

works effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct the application of the spontaneous combustion management plan that meets all of the required outcomes including:

organising work activities to meet all task requirements

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

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

resolving coordination requirements throughout work activities

demonstrates completion of applying the spontaneous combustion management plan that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

applying spontaneous combustion management plan procedures such as:

mine atmosphere monitoring

reporting requirements

auditing

ventilation systems and usage

inertisation techniques

mine plan

action plans

response plans

emergency procedures

individual group responsibilities

training and education procedures

applying mine atmosphere monitoring such as:

continuous monitoring

portable (hand) monitoring

collection of bag samples

gas chromatography

ventilation measurements from all areas of the mine including sealed areas

waste workings monitoring

identifying spontaneous combustion indicators such as:

smoke

haze

sweating

smell

heat

production of carbon monoxide

hydrogen

carbon dioxide

methane

higher hydrocarbons

Or use of indicator ratios such as:

CO make

Graham’s ratio

other ratios included in the site safety management system


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of applying the spontaneous combustion management plan through:

accessing, interpreting and applying legislative, organization and site requirements and procedures for:

applying risk assessment and management processes

identifying and managing environmental issues, hazards and risks, and identifying environmental monitoring systems

identifying training systems

identifying the impact of coal seam characteristics, depositional factors and geological conditions on spontaneous combustion

identifying and applying the fundamentals of:

mine design and plan relating to spontaneous combustion

mine gases

mine and goaf ventilation systems

spontaneous combustion causes and hazards

methods of control of spontaneous combustion

spontaneous combustion indicators and trigger points

sealing procedures

identifying and applying emergency response and evacuation/disaster planning processes and techniques