This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles, at worksites within:
Metalliferous mining
Not applicable.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Evaluate readiness for incident response | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to responding to incident in metalliferous mines 1.2. Identify, obtain and test emergency equipment 1.3. Evaluate personal fitness for operation 1.4. Maintain individual competencies, medical standards and fitness levels in accordance with mine and statutory medical standards and fitness standards |
2. Respond to incident | 2.1. Assemble at designated assembly point in accordance with standard operating procedures and guidelines 2.2. Report to appropriate official or Incident Control and receive briefing on incident and mine conditions 2.3. Confirm the location, nature and personnel involved in the incident and record on mine plan 2.4. Identify and access standard rescue operation equipment 2.5. Access any identified necessary additional equipment required for the rescue operation |
3. Prepare for mine entry | 3.1. Establish safest route to be taken from current mine plans and verify with Team Leader 3.2. Evaluate mine atmosphere to determine location and establish incident control point(s) 3.3. Establish communications systems and brief team members on communication protocols 3.4. Constitute team with numbers between the maximum and minimum specified in rescue guidelines, and allocate team roles 3.5. Ensure that any required stand-by team is available 3.6. Receive and verify pre-operational briefing from Team Leader 3.7. Identify recommended routes from the mine plan 3.8. Select appropriate gas measurement instruments and equipment and make pre-operational tests and inspections 3.9. Identify, check and test minimum and additional mines rescue equipment for the tasks 3.10. Commence operations from established incident control point(s) |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to respond to incident in metalliferous mines: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures operate gas testing and monitoring instruments interpret mine gas testing instruments wear and use escape apparatus operate in breathing apparatus select extrication methods and operate extrication equipment take and analyse gas samples use communications and signals read and interpret mine plan symbols work as a team member assess a situation and make effective, safe decisions plan and apply contingency plans read mine plans and orientate in the mine carry out risk assessments select and use appropriate PPE take air measurement and ventilation readings take temperature and relative humidity measurements |
Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to respond to incident in metalliferous mines: rescue guidelines call-out procedures rescue team structure, roles and responsibilities mining environment types and effects of mine gases entrapment procedures gas testing and monitoring instruments - types, limitations, function and operation operation and limitations of breathing apparatus air measurement and ventilation systems effects on people working in hot and humid atmospheres minimum equipment requirements for rescue operations requirements for personal readiness rescue team call-out procedures and equipment specialised rescue equipment standby/emergency procedures for incident control ground support types and construction |
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. | |
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following: knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for responding to incident in metalliferous mines implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient response to incident in metalliferous mines working with others to respond to incident in metalliferous mines that meets all of the required outcomes consistent timely response to incident in metalliferous mines that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | This unit must be assessed in the context of the 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 workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job. Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity. Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues. Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. |
Method of assessment | This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods: written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's: working with others to respond to incident in metalliferous mines |
Guidance information for assessment | Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Relevant compliance documentation may include: | legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures manufacturer's guidelines and specifications Australian standards code of practice Employment and workplace relations legislation Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation |
Incident Control: | has overall planning, approval and control of an incident and may include fresh air base which may be defined as a continuously monitored station for dispatch or return of rescue teams in close proximity to irrespirable zones in known fresh air |
Records are permanent records which may be in the following formats: | written photographic electronic |
Mines rescue procedures may include: | active team procedures exploration search and rescue fire fighting life support transport recovery restoration ventilation re-opening |
Atmospheric testing may include: | hand-held instruments tube detectors telemetric remote sampling chromatography |
Communications may include: | telephones radios runners 2- way radio computer |
Teams can comprise two or more members, depending on such factors as: | respiratory protection distance communications |
Team roles may include: | rescue team leader deputy leader rescue team members |
Stand-by team can be defined as: | a fully equipped team in readiness to assist the active team |
Medical fitness is that determined by a medical practitioner, on behalf of the mine manager, to certify fitness for rescue operations | |
Emergency Response and Rescue
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Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills.
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