RIIERR305D - Control underground fires Competency Mapping Template

Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

RIIERR305D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control underground fires

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024

Qualification

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Unit of Competency

RIIERR305D - Control underground fires

Description

Employability Skills

Learning Outcomes and Application

This unit describes a participantâ€™s skills and knowledge required to control underground fires in Coal Mining and Metalliferous mining. This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and Industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.

Duration and Setting

X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing: and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sectorâ€™s 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 this sectorâ€™s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector	AQF** Level	Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction	1	1 Year
	2	2 Years
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)	3-6	3 Years
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction	3-6	5 Years
Other sectors	Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level

Prerequisites/co-requisites

Competency Field

Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners		Student Learning Resources	Handouts Activities	Slides PPT	Assessment 1	Assessment 2	Assessment 3	Assessment 4
Elements of Competency	Performance Criteria
Element: Plan and prepare for the control of underground fires	Access, interpret and apply control of underground fires 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 and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities Interpret data and reports to determine cause and location of fire and record on the mine plan Assess type, size and spread of fire to determine risk Identify and assess potential ignition sources for further fires to determine control measures and record on the mine plan Assess secondary risks and recommend actions for control Assess fire-fighting personnelâ€™s exposure to fire and identify methods and equipment to control risks Determine personnel numbers, equipment and personal protective equipment requirements Determine fire-fighting strategy and procedures
Element: Assess fire control equipment and fire-fighting media capability and quantity, and decide on the appropriate course of action	Communicate and assign activities to personnel Identify and apply ventilation monitoring and control measures Assess need for evacuation of personnel and take appropriate action Prepare action plan
Element: Control the fire	Isolate and barricade fire area/zone to prevent entry of non-involved personnel Access, assemble and test equipment determined in the action plan Apply fire-fighting techniques and methods determined in the action plan Maintain communication with other fire-fighters and emergency control personnel on condition of fire and status of fire control operations Continue to monitor fire and put controls in place to ensure the safety of personnel in the vicinity of the fire Continue to reassess and apply ventilation control measures Continue to monitor fire and fire-fighting activities to determine ability to continue to handle the situation and take action Minimise damage and disruption to mine working during the fire control operation Assess fire intensity and magnitude, withdraw from fire zone and relocate fire control equipment to a safe place if fire is uncontrollable Bring fire safely under control and extinguish Monitor fire site and take actions to prevent possible re-ignition Report to emergency control personnel Monitor for structural and ground support integrity
Element: Restore and refurbish fire equipment to operational condition	Inspect equipment for any damage Repair, replenish or replace defective/depleted equipment Tag, record and quarantine unusable equipment Return fire control system and equipment to operational readiness Process written records and reports

Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

1. Plan and prepare for the control of underground fires

1.1 Access, interpret and apply control of underground fires documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities

1.5 Interpret data and reports to determine cause and location of fire and record on the mine plan

1.6 Assess type, size and spread of fire to determine risk

1.7 Identify and assess potential ignition sources for further fires to determine control measures and record on the mine plan

1.8 Assess secondary risks and recommend actions for control

1.9 Assess fire-fighting personnelâ€™s exposure to fire and identify methods and equipment to control risks

1.10 Determine personnel numbers, equipment and personal protective equipment requirements

1.11 Determine fire-fighting strategy and procedures

1.12 Assess fire control equipment and fire-fighting media capability and quantity, and decide on the appropriate course of action

1.13 Communicate and assign activities to personnel

1.14 Identify and apply ventilation monitoring and control measures

1.15 Assess need for evacuation of personnel and take appropriate action

1.16 Prepare action plan

2. Control the fire

2.1 Isolate and barricade fire area/zone to prevent entry of non-involved personnel

2.2 Access, assemble and test equipment determined in the action plan

2.3 Apply fire-fighting techniques and methods determined in the action plan

2.4 Maintain communication with other fire-fighters and emergency control personnel on condition of fire and status of fire control operations

2.5 Continue to monitor fire and put controls in place to ensure the safety of personnel in the vicinity of the fire

2.6 Continue to reassess and apply ventilation control measures

2.7 Continue to monitor fire and fire-fighting activities to determine ability to continue to handle the situation and take action

2.8 Minimise damage and disruption to mine working during the fire control operation

2.9 Assess fire intensity and magnitude, withdraw from fire zone and relocate fire control equipment to a safe place if fire is uncontrollable

2.10 Bring fire safely under control and extinguish

2.11 Monitor fire site and take actions to prevent possible re-ignition

2.12 Report to emergency control personnel

2.13 Monitor for structural and ground support integrity

3. Restore and refurbish fire equipment to operational condition

3.1 Inspect equipment for any damage

3.2 Repair, replenish or replace defective/depleted equipment

3.3 Tag, record and quarantine unusable equipment

3.4 Return fire control system and equipment to operational readiness

3.5 Process written records and reports

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidateâ€™s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sectorâ€™s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the control of underground fires that meets all the required outcomes, including:

complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

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

communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities

operating emergency communications systems

demonstrates completion of controlling underground fires that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

locating fire fighting equipment on mine site

navigating in an underground mine

reading maps and interpreting symbols

locating plant and fire suppression systems on a mine layout plan

locating and operating fixed and portable fire suppression equipment

selecting and using appropriate extinguishing media

using and troubleshooting water supply systems and identifying alternative systems

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following in relation to controlling underground fires:

the types and causes of hazards and incidents in underground mines

accessing and interpreting geological and survey data

the effects of hot and humid atmospheres

the location and distribution of caches

the trigger points to initiate emergency response to alarms

the location and purpose of a place of safety

identifying and using guidance systems and markers

site emergency plans

location of escape routes and alternative escape routes

the functions of mine ventilation systems

the types and effects of mine gases

the rescue team structure, roles and responsibilities

operation and limitations of breathing apparatus

standby/emergency procedures for incident control

types of fire and associated risks and control measures

ventilation management techniques

the properties of extinguishing media and the selection of those appropriate to the situation

fire-ground management procedures

use of signals

refurbishing fire-fighting equipment and systems

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.