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RIIMCU408D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply the spontaneous combustion management plan

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIMCU408D - Apply the spontaneous combustion management plan
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply the spontaneous combustion management plan in Coal mining (Underground).This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory or technical specialist 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 must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; 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 to apply the spontaneous combustion management plan
  • Access, interpret and apply spontaneous combustion management plan documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities
  • Identify obtain and allocate resources required for the application of the spontaneous combustion plan
  • Identify individual training needs and prepare training plans
       
Element: Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion hazards and risks
  • Identify the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion
  • Identify and explain the effects of mine gases and barometric variations on the risks of spontaneous combustion
  • Identify and explain the hazards associated with goaf and waste working atmosphere
  • Identify the impact of ventilation and ventilation structures on the risks of spontaneous combustion
  • Identify spontaneous combustion risks associated with the coal stowage
       
Element: Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion control systems and procedures
  • Identify the principles of ventilation design and related procedures and their impact on spontaneous combustion management
  • Identify the methods and purposes of natural and induced inertisation in the goaf and waste workings, in relation to spontaneous combustion
  • Identify the method, purpose, operation and procedures for installation of mine atmosphere monitoring systems, with regards to spontaneous combustion
       
Element: Identify and apply resources to the spontaneous combustion management plan
  • Identify, access, interpret and apply relevant legislative requirements and site safety management systems including statutory inspection requirements related to spontaneous combustion
  • Identify, interpret and apply procedures and responsibilities in the spontaneous combustion management plan
  • Monitor the actions of the work group to ensure the application of required spontaneous combustion procedures are complied with
  • Identify and apply appropriate response procedures in situations where trigger levels are reached
  • Participate in the development, review and enhancement of spontaneous combustion procedures as per site requirements
       
Element: Identify and respond to spontaneous combustion indicators
  • Identify, monitor, investigate, respond and report on spontaneous combustion indicators
  • Respond to indicators
       
Element: Apply mine atmosphere monitoring systems and procedures
  • Conduct mine atmosphere monitoring, interpret the results and prepare and process reports
  • Identify and report defects to monitoring systems and, where appropriate, affect repairs
       
Element: Apply control measures
  • Identify, investigate and report changes in ventilation which may affect spontaneous combustion
  • Report incidents of connection to other workings and take immediate action
  • Select, apply and report on the appropriate action to remedy impact of water accumulation on the ventilation system
  • Identify, rectify and report defects to ventilation structures and seals
  • Identify hazards associated with the coal accumulations and transport systems and apply action to minimise the spontaneous combustion risks
       
Element: Plan and prepare to apply the spontaneous combustion management plan
  • Access, interpret and apply spontaneous combustion management plan documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities
  • Identify obtain and allocate resources required for the application of the spontaneous combustion plan
  • Identify individual training needs and prepare training plans
       
Element: Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion hazards and risks
  • Identify the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion
  • Identify and explain the effects of mine gases and barometric variations on the risks of spontaneous combustion
  • Identify and explain the hazards associated with goaf and waste working atmosphere
  • Identify the impact of ventilation and ventilation structures on the risks of spontaneous combustion
  • Identify spontaneous combustion risks associated with the coal stowage
       
Element: Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion control systems and procedures
  • Identify the principles of ventilation design and related procedures and their impact on spontaneous combustion management
  • Identify the methods and purposes of natural and induced inertisation in the goaf and waste workings, in relation to spontaneous combustion
  • Identify the method, purpose, operation and procedures for installation of mine atmosphere monitoring systems, with regards to spontaneous combustion
       
Element: Identify and apply resources to the spontaneous combustion management plan
  • Identify, access, interpret and apply relevant legislative requirements and site safety management systems including statutory inspection requirements related to spontaneous combustion
  • Identify, interpret and apply procedures and responsibilities in the spontaneous combustion management plan
  • Monitor the actions of the work group to ensure the application of required spontaneous combustion procedures are complied with
  • Identify and apply appropriate response procedures in situations where trigger levels are reached
  • Participate in the development, review and enhancement of spontaneous combustion procedures as per site requirements
       
Element: Identify and respond to spontaneous combustion indicators
  • Identify, monitor, investigate, respond and report on spontaneous combustion indicators
  • Respond to indicators
       
Element: Apply mine atmosphere monitoring systems and procedures
  • Conduct mine atmosphere monitoring, interpret the results and prepare and process reports
  • Identify and report defects to monitoring systems and, where appropriate, affect repairs
       
Element: Apply control measures
  • Identify, investigate and report changes in ventilation which may affect spontaneous combustion
  • Report incidents of connection to other workings and take immediate action
  • Select, apply and report on the appropriate action to remedy impact of water accumulation on the ventilation system
  • Identify, rectify and report defects to ventilation structures and seals
  • Identify hazards associated with the coal accumulations and transport systems and apply action to minimise the spontaneous combustion risks
       


Evidence Required

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1. Plan and prepare to apply the spontaneous combustion management plan

1.1 Access, interpret and apply spontaneous combustion management plan documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities

1.3 Identify obtain and allocate resources required for the application of the spontaneous combustion plan

1.4 Identify individual training needs and prepare training plans

2. Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion hazards and risks

2.1 Identify the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion

2.2 Identify and explain the effects of mine gases and barometric variations on the risks of spontaneous combustion

2.3 Identify and explain the hazards associated with goaf and waste working atmosphere

2.4 Identify the impact of ventilation and ventilation structures on the risks of spontaneous combustion

2.5 Identify spontaneous combustion risks associated with the coal stowage

3. Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion control systems and procedures

3.1 Identify the principles of ventilation design and related procedures and their impact on spontaneous combustion management

3.2 Identify the methods and purposes of natural and induced inertisation in the goaf and waste workings, in relation to spontaneous combustion

3.3 Identify the method, purpose, operation and procedures for installation of mine atmosphere monitoring systems, with regards to spontaneous combustion

4. Identify and apply resources to the spontaneous combustion management plan

4.1 Identify, access, interpret and apply relevant legislative requirements and site safety management systems including statutory inspection requirements related to spontaneous combustion

4.2 Identify, interpret and apply procedures and responsibilities in the spontaneous combustion management plan

4.3 Monitor the actions of the work group to ensure the application of required spontaneous combustion procedures are complied with

4.4 Identify and apply appropriate response procedures in situations where trigger levels are reached

4.5 Participate in the development, review and enhancement of spontaneous combustion procedures as per site requirements

5. Identify and respond to spontaneous combustion indicators

5.1 Identify, monitor, investigate, respond and report on spontaneous combustion indicators

5.2 Respond to indicators

6. Apply mine atmosphere monitoring systems and procedures

6.1 Conduct mine atmosphere monitoring, interpret the results and prepare and process reports

6.2 Identify and report defects to monitoring systems and, where appropriate, affect repairs

7. Apply control measures

7.1 Identify, investigate and report changes in ventilation which may affect spontaneous combustion

7.2 Report incidents of connection to other workings and take immediate action

7.3 Select, apply and report on the appropriate action to remedy impact of water accumulation on the ventilation system

7.4 Identify, rectify and report defects to ventilation structures and seals

7.5 Identify hazards associated with the coal accumulations and transport systems and apply action to minimise the spontaneous combustion risks

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

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Plan and prepare to apply the spontaneous combustion management plan

1.1 Access, interpret and apply spontaneous combustion management plan documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities

1.3 Identify obtain and allocate resources required for the application of the spontaneous combustion plan

1.4 Identify individual training needs and prepare training plans

2. Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion hazards and risks

2.1 Identify the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion

2.2 Identify and explain the effects of mine gases and barometric variations on the risks of spontaneous combustion

2.3 Identify and explain the hazards associated with goaf and waste working atmosphere

2.4 Identify the impact of ventilation and ventilation structures on the risks of spontaneous combustion

2.5 Identify spontaneous combustion risks associated with the coal stowage

3. Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion control systems and procedures

3.1 Identify the principles of ventilation design and related procedures and their impact on spontaneous combustion management

3.2 Identify the methods and purposes of natural and induced inertisation in the goaf and waste workings, in relation to spontaneous combustion

3.3 Identify the method, purpose, operation and procedures for installation of mine atmosphere monitoring systems, with regards to spontaneous combustion

4. Identify and apply resources to the spontaneous combustion management plan

4.1 Identify, access, interpret and apply relevant legislative requirements and site safety management systems including statutory inspection requirements related to spontaneous combustion

4.2 Identify, interpret and apply procedures and responsibilities in the spontaneous combustion management plan

4.3 Monitor the actions of the work group to ensure the application of required spontaneous combustion procedures are complied with

4.4 Identify and apply appropriate response procedures in situations where trigger levels are reached

4.5 Participate in the development, review and enhancement of spontaneous combustion procedures as per site requirements

5. Identify and respond to spontaneous combustion indicators

5.1 Identify, monitor, investigate, respond and report on spontaneous combustion indicators

5.2 Respond to indicators

6. Apply mine atmosphere monitoring systems and procedures

6.1 Conduct mine atmosphere monitoring, interpret the results and prepare and process reports

6.2 Identify and report defects to monitoring systems and, where appropriate, affect repairs

7. Apply control measures

7.1 Identify, investigate and report changes in ventilation which may affect spontaneous combustion

7.2 Report incidents of connection to other workings and take immediate action

7.3 Select, apply and report on the appropriate action to remedy impact of water accumulation on the ventilation system

7.4 Identify, rectify and report defects to ventilation structures and seals

7.5 Identify hazards associated with the coal accumulations and transport systems and apply action to minimise the spontaneous combustion risks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply spontaneous combustion management plan documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities 
Identify obtain and allocate resources required for the application of the spontaneous combustion plan 
Identify individual training needs and prepare training plans 
Identify the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion 
Identify and explain the effects of mine gases and barometric variations on the risks of spontaneous combustion 
Identify and explain the hazards associated with goaf and waste working atmosphere 
Identify the impact of ventilation and ventilation structures on the risks of spontaneous combustion 
Identify spontaneous combustion risks associated with the coal stowage 
Identify the principles of ventilation design and related procedures and their impact on spontaneous combustion management 
Identify the methods and purposes of natural and induced inertisation in the goaf and waste workings, in relation to spontaneous combustion 
Identify the method, purpose, operation and procedures for installation of mine atmosphere monitoring systems, with regards to spontaneous combustion 
Identify, access, interpret and apply relevant legislative requirements and site safety management systems including statutory inspection requirements related to spontaneous combustion 
Identify, interpret and apply procedures and responsibilities in the spontaneous combustion management plan 
Monitor the actions of the work group to ensure the application of required spontaneous combustion procedures are complied with 
Identify and apply appropriate response procedures in situations where trigger levels are reached 
Participate in the development, review and enhancement of spontaneous combustion procedures as per site requirements 
Identify, monitor, investigate, respond and report on spontaneous combustion indicators 
Respond to indicators 
Conduct mine atmosphere monitoring, interpret the results and prepare and process reports 
Identify and report defects to monitoring systems and, where appropriate, affect repairs 
Identify, investigate and report changes in ventilation which may affect spontaneous combustion 
Report incidents of connection to other workings and take immediate action 
Select, apply and report on the appropriate action to remedy impact of water accumulation on the ventilation system 
Identify, rectify and report defects to ventilation structures and seals 
Identify hazards associated with the coal accumulations and transport systems and apply action to minimise the spontaneous combustion risks 
Access, interpret and apply spontaneous combustion management plan documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities 
Identify obtain and allocate resources required for the application of the spontaneous combustion plan 
Identify individual training needs and prepare training plans 
Identify the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion 
Identify and explain the effects of mine gases and barometric variations on the risks of spontaneous combustion 
Identify and explain the hazards associated with goaf and waste working atmosphere 
Identify the impact of ventilation and ventilation structures on the risks of spontaneous combustion 
Identify spontaneous combustion risks associated with the coal stowage 
Identify the principles of ventilation design and related procedures and their impact on spontaneous combustion management 
Identify the methods and purposes of natural and induced inertisation in the goaf and waste workings, in relation to spontaneous combustion 
Identify the method, purpose, operation and procedures for installation of mine atmosphere monitoring systems, with regards to spontaneous combustion 
Identify, access, interpret and apply relevant legislative requirements and site safety management systems including statutory inspection requirements related to spontaneous combustion 
Identify, interpret and apply procedures and responsibilities in the spontaneous combustion management plan 
Monitor the actions of the work group to ensure the application of required spontaneous combustion procedures are complied with 
Identify and apply appropriate response procedures in situations where trigger levels are reached 
Participate in the development, review and enhancement of spontaneous combustion procedures as per site requirements 
Identify, monitor, investigate, respond and report on spontaneous combustion indicators 
Respond to indicators 
Conduct mine atmosphere monitoring, interpret the results and prepare and process reports 
Identify and report defects to monitoring systems and, where appropriate, affect repairs 
Identify, investigate and report changes in ventilation which may affect spontaneous combustion 
Report incidents of connection to other workings and take immediate action 
Select, apply and report on the appropriate action to remedy impact of water accumulation on the ventilation system 
Identify, rectify and report defects to ventilation structures and seals 
Identify hazards associated with the coal accumulations and transport systems and apply action to minimise the spontaneous combustion risks 

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