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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. lements describe the essential outcomes.
2. Plan and prepare to implement inrush management plan
   • Access, interpret and implement inrush management plan implementation documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
   • Identify and communicate roles and responsibilities to all involved personnel according to inrush management system
   • Identify, forecast, schedule and record resources required to implement inrush management system
   • Identify training needs for personnel involved according to inrush management plan and within scope of own role
3. Implement inrush management plan
   • Implement inrush hazard control procedures according to inrush management system
   • Implement personnel safety measures and techniques according to inrush management system
   • Implement services and infrastructure protection measures according to inrush management system
   • Implement mine monitoring requirements relating to inrush according to inrush management system
   • Implement inrush information recording and reporting procedures according to site requirements
   • Implement actions and procedures required in response to inrush indicators according to inrush management system
   • Implement permit-to-mine procedures according to inrush management system
   • Implement emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures according to inrush management system and site requirements
4. Implement the systems for audit and review of inrush management systems
   • Audit inrush management system according to legislative and site requirements
   • Audit recording and reporting systems according to legislative and site requirements
   • Audit inrush management operational procedures according to legislative and site requirements
   • Audit inrush training plan according to inrush management system and site requirements
   • Implement procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit according to site requirements

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

implement inrush management plans on at least two occasions, including:

identifying viable options and selecting the inrush management plan elements that best meet required outcomes

conducting audits/enquiries/investigations and preparing reports.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant

apply procedures and techniques for implementing inrush management plans, including:

operating hand held monitoring equipment

accessing and interpreting data from monitoring systems and equipment

accessing and interpreting design criteria for inrush prevention and management systems and devices

performing inrush planning mathematical calculations

interpreting and applying mathematical and scientific theorems/laws related to inrush

interpreting computer spreadsheets and inrush modelling/simulations

accessing and interpreting archival and historical inrush information related to the mine

work with others to implement the inrush management plan in a manner that meets required outcomes, including:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions, and convey work progress

identifying roles and responsibilities according to the inrush management plan

identifying the relevant information and scope of the work necessary to meet required outcomes

interpreting inrush training requirements.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to implement inrush management plans

key procedures and documentation required to implement inrush management plans, including:

inrush management plan

mine site historical information

systems of mining and their impact on inrush management, including:

tunnels

drifts

stone drivage

shaft sinking

pillar extraction

partial extraction

punch mining

fault drivage

factors affecting stability of mining structures, including:

stress analysis, including mining induced stress and topography

sedimentology, including:

subsidence

water bearing strata

permeability of seam and strata

hydrology

hydrogeology

physical property testing

caving characteristics

outburst

over and underlying strata

mining structure failure modes

systems of work and their impact on inrush management, including:

bord and pillar

place changing

longwall

highwall

auger mining

pillar extraction

partial extraction

punch mining

mining and general engineering principles relating to the behaviour of excavations in rock and coal, including:

audit methodologies

mine mapping of inrush zones, related geology and features

differing geological features and conditions on inrush zones, including:

effects of coal seam characteristics on inrush

faults

dykes

intrusions

strata deformities

monitoring systems and techniques, including:

types of fixed monitoring systems, including:

uses and limitations

design criteria

specifications

design processes

types, uses and limitations of portable monitoring equipment

uses of simulation techniques and computer-based systems for realtime monitoring and their applications to inrush management

types, uses and limitations of inrush control methods

types, uses and limitations of inrush control zones

processes and techniques for determining alarms and trigger points and levels

techniques for identifying individual training needs

principles, processes and techniques for emergency response, evacuation and disaster planning

techniques for leading and coordinating work activities with others.

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