RIIERR310A
Provide support for rescue operations

This unit covers providing support for rescue operations in the metalliferous mining industry. It includes: mustering teams; organising team and equipment; maintaining supply of resources; and recording and reporting resource allocation and usage.

Application

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles on the surface who support the activities of mine rescue teams during rescue operations, within:

Metalliferous mining


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Muster teams

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to providing support for rescue operations

1.2. Validate team members' current rescue competency and constitute teams to incident requirements, and rescue guidelines

1.3. Record rescue team membership

1.4. Assess and monitor team members' state of readiness for rescue operation

1.5. Allocate individual team preparation and mustering areas

1.6. Maintain team's state of readiness and utilise when advised by Incident Control

1.7. Regularly update team members on incident status

2. Organise team and equipment

2.1. Enlist and utilise support personnel

2.2. Identify and procure appropriate equipment to meet response to the incident

2.3. Allocate equipment to team and record allocation details

2.4. Repair, or replace and test faulty equipment

2.5. Record and review test results to ensure compliance with rescue guidelines, legislative requirements and site procedures

2.6. Advise and consult Incident Control on personnel and equipment status

3. Maintain supply of resources

3.1. Arrange transport for teams entering the mine

3.2. Identify, locate and procure ongoing resource requirements

3.3. Report unavailability of vital equipment to Incident Control

3.4. Distribute ongoing resource requirements to teams and fresh air base

3.5. Ensure continuity of catering and supplies for team

3.6. Ensure equipment is tested before going underground

4. Record and report resource allocation and usage

4.1. Keep and collate written records at completion of duties

4.2. Log in and out and account for equipment

4.3. Carry out handover briefings to ensure continuity of operations and team safety by on coming personnel

Required Skills

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 provide support for rescue operations:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply procedures to coordinate activities and resources

apply procedures to access and coordinate with external services and agencies

apply problem solving techniques

read maps and interpret symbols

apply call-out response procedures

work as a member of a team

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 provide support for rescue operations:

role and responsibilities of support person

mine surface layout

use and care of self-rescuers

breathing apparatus equipment and operation

identification, sourcing and pre-testing of mine gas testing and monitoring instruments

types of fire and fire fighting equipment

equipment requirements for rescue operations

rescue team procedures and equipment

call-out procedures

team composition and procedures

air measurement and ventilation equipment

extrication equipment

hydraulic rescue equipment

transport systems

stretchers and lashings

roping equipment

communications equipment and signals

route marking equipment

ground support systems and equipment

role of external services and agencies

roles and responsibilities and membership of Incident Control

Evidence Required

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 providing support for rescue operations

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient provision of support for rescue operations

working with others to undertake and complete rescue operations that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely provision of support for rescue operations 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 undertake and complete rescue operations

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.


Range Statement

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 control and makes decisions on the operations associated with dealing with the incident

Equipment may include:

vehicles

competent personnel

breathing apparatus

team safety equipment

atmospheric monitoring equipment

hydraulic and pneumatic rescue equipment

rope equipment

incident-specific equipment such as body bags

Fresh air base can be defined as:

a continuously monitored station for dispatch or return of teams in close proximity to active zones in known fresh air


Sectors

Emergency Response and Rescue


Competency Field

Refer to Unit Sector(s).


Co-Requisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor.