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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for assisting with coal seam gas control
   • Access, interpret and apply coal seam gas control documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
   • Select the personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
   • Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities
2. Assist with coal seam gas control activities
   • Monitor flows and returns for correct volumes and rates, and report inconsistencies to Driller
   • Assist in operation of coal seam gas control pumps
   • Read and interpret measuring devices to monitor correct operation of coal seam gas control process and equipment
   • Communicate operational activities and information to other crew during coal seam gas control operations
   • Assist in installation and maintenance of equipment
   • Participate in emergency drills and exercises
3. Monitor and report safety issues
   • Identify, address and report hazards associated with coal seam gas control under varying working conditions
   • Recognise kick indicators and advise Driller during coal seam gas control operations
   • Identify and report ignition sources
   • Identify and report sources and presence of flammable gases and emissions
   • Identify and report running coal seam gas control equipment malfunctions

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 assisting with coal seam gas control including:

applying gauge and graph interpreting skills

applying work instruction and procedures interpreting skills

applying recording and reporting procedures for operations and issues

works effectively with others to undertake and complete coal seam gas control that meets all of the required outcomes including:

working in teams and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

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

uses a range of communication strategies and techniques to communicate information to others

demonstrates completion of assisting with coal seam gas control that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying flammable gases, emissions and ignition sources

assisting in the installation and maintenance of coal seam gas control equipment

operating a minimum of four (4) coal seam gas control equipment including:

mud system

blooie diverter lines

auxiliary equipment

pressure measuring devices

gas detection equipment and devices

diverters

participate in emergency drills and exercises on site

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in assisting with coal seam gas control through:

the principles and practices of coal seam gas control

and complying with control procedures

determining risks and their controls

sources of ignition and their dangers and controls

sources of flammable gases and emissions and their dangers and controls

pumping systems principles

the purpose, operation and interpretation of measuring and testing devices

and enacting on kick detection warnings and indications and the responses to them

purpose, type and conduct of emergency drills and exercises

using communication methods and protocols

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