Application
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to provide support for rescue operations in Metalliferous mining.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to provide support for rescue operations | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply support for rescue operations 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 Validate team members’ current rescue competency status 1.6 Identify and record rescue team membership 1.7 Assess and monitor team members’ readiness for rescue operation 1.8 Allocate individual team preparation and assembly areas 1.9 Maintain team’s state of readiness and deploy when advised by Incident Control 1.10Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity 1.11Regularly update team members on incident status |
2. Organise team and equipment | 2.1 Identify and engage support personnel 2.2 Identify and obtain incident response equipment 2.3 Test, repair and replace equipment, record and report data 2.4 Allocate equipment to team 2.5 Communicate with Incident Control on personnel and equipment status |
3. Maintain supply of resources | 3.1 Coordinate transport for teams entering the mine 3.2 Identify, locate and obtain ongoing resource requirements 3.3 Test, repair and replace equipment, record and report data 3.4 Report and record unavailability of vital equipment to Incident Control 3.5 Distribute ongoing resource requirements to teams and fresh air base 3.6 Ensure continuity of catering and supplies for team |
4. Record and report resource allocation and usage | 4.1 Maintain and collate written records and reports 4.2 Manage equipment allocation, record log in and log out information 4.3 Conduct handover briefings with oncoming personnel |
Evidence of Performance
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 that the candidate:
locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
complete the provision of support for rescue operations 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 communication systems
demonstrates completion of providing support for rescue operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
validating rescue team members competency status
deploying rescue teams
allocating of emergency equipment and resources
coordinating transport for rescue teams
maintaining written records of resource allocation
testing of rescue equipment and resources
participating in handover briefings
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in providing support for rescue operations through:
the types and causes of hazards and incidents in 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 guidance systems and markers
site emergency plans
the implications of types of adverse environmental conditions
the 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
the role and responsibilities of the Fresh Air Base Controller and Incident Control
the roles of external agencies
identifying and complying with standby/emergency procedures for fresh air base
ignition sources
types of fire and fire control methods
factors affecting oxygen/air consumption
the role and responsibilities of support person
mine surface layout
problem solving and planning
Assessment Conditions
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 sector’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 sector’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
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Sectors
Metalliferous mining