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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for small mine operations planning
   • Access, interpret and apply small mine operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Plan location of access shaft on a virgin claim to avoid potential ore-bearing ground
   • Design and plan shaft to minimise impact on the environment
   • Plan location of access shaft on a virgin claim to allow effective location, organisation and access to other mine facilities
   • Establish location of a second means of access (secondary shaft) to allow most effective exit from the mine in emergency situations
   • If claim is previously mined, inspect conditions of existing shafts to determine the most appropriate access and secondary shafts
   • Ensure that the access shaft is located in the appropriate place in relation to the planned mine ventilation system
   • Plan layout and configuration of surface facilities in relation to access and secondary shaft
   • Record shaft location on the mine plan
2. Design and plan location of ventilation shafts or drill holes
   • Plan the mining sequence throughout the life of the mine to determine the location of ventilation shafts or drill holes
   • Design and determine the location of ventilation shafts for any proposed secondary ventilation system to deliver fresh air to all active drives
3. Design and plan mine workings
   • Design mine workings to facilitate minerals discovery
   • Design and plan the drive pattern, opening size and development sequence to best extract minerals and for mine ground stability
   • Design mine layout to maximise production and movement of materials to the surface
   • Determine room and pillar configuration and plot on the mine plan
4. Design and plan materials handling process and equipment
   • Design and plan the handling of waste material stored on the surface of the mine
   • Design and plan for the installation of hoisting systems and equipment to meet materials movement and compliance documentation
   • Plan the system and method for the storage, transport and handling of hazardous materials and/or explosives
5. Develop the mine safety management plan
   • Develop, in consultation, the WHS policy for the mine’s operations
   • Develop, in consultation, and document procedures and methods for the factors covered by the mine safety management plan
   • Design and develop, in consultation, document control documents and log book
   • Gain approval for the Mine Safety Management Plan from relevant authorities/agencies
6. Plan and prepare for small mine operations planning
   • Access, interpret and apply small mine operations documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Plan location of access shaft on a virgin claim to avoid potential ore-bearing ground
   • Design and plan shaft to minimise impact on the environment
   • Plan location of access shaft on a virgin claim to allow effective location, organisation and access to other mine facilities
   • Establish location of a second means of access (secondary shaft) to allow most effective exit from the mine in emergency situations
   • If claim is previously mined, inspect conditions of existing shafts to determine the most appropriate access and secondary shafts
   • Ensure that the access shaft is located in the appropriate place in relation to the planned mine ventilation system
   • Plan layout and configuration of surface facilities in relation to access and secondary shaft
   • Record shaft location on the mine plan
7. Design and plan location of ventilation shafts or drill holes
   • Plan the mining sequence throughout the life of the mine to determine the location of ventilation shafts or drill holes
   • Design and determine the location of ventilation shafts for any proposed secondary ventilation system to deliver fresh air to all active drives
8. Design and plan mine workings
   • Design mine workings to facilitate minerals discovery
   • Design and plan the drive pattern, opening size and development sequence to best extract minerals and for mine ground stability
   • Design mine layout to maximise production and movement of materials to the surface
   • Determine room and pillar configuration and plot on the mine plan
9. Design and plan materials handling process and equipment
   • Design and plan the handling of waste material stored on the surface of the mine
   • Design and plan for the installation of hoisting systems and equipment to meet materials movement and compliance documentation
   • Plan the system and method for the storage, transport and handling of hazardous materials and/or explosives
10. Develop the mine safety management plan
    • Develop, in consultation, the WHS policy for the mine’s operations
    • Develop, in consultation, and document procedures and methods for the factors covered by the mine safety management plan
    • Design and develop, in consultation, document control documents and log book
    • Gain approval for the Mine Safety Management Plan from relevant authorities/agencies

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 applicable legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of planning small mine operations including:

identifying geology associated with ore-bearing ground, & assessing mine ground conditions

maintaining log book and records

designing and documenting procedures

designing systems for environmental constraints

designing disposal systems for environmentally sensitive fluids and materials

applying design and planning principles and methods

applying operational safety requirements to mine planning

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the planning of small mine operations that meets all of the required outcomes including:

consulting with stakeholders to develop the mine safety management plan

demonstrates completion of planning small mine operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying the scope of and conducting inspection of access shaft

identifying and establishing location of a second means of access

planning the mining sequence throughout the life of the mine to determine the location of ventilation shafts or drill holes

designing and planning the mine workings

designing and planning the handling of waste material stored on the surface of the mine

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in planning small mine operations through:

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

emergency response

work, health and safety

environmental issues

materials handling and transport

hazardous materials handling

assessment of mine ground conditions

identifying hazards affecting pillar design and development

operating hoisting systems

accessing, interpreting and applying;

geology associated with ore-bearing ground

shaft design requirements and parameters

mine layout principles and design parameters

design criteria for planning mine operation

principles of ventilation and air flow

surface installations and equipment

pillar configuration/pillar design and layout

characteristics and properties of roofs

pillar extraction methods and safety requirements

mine safety management planning

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