Application
This unit is appropriate for those working in a management or technical specialist roles, within:
Coal mining
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Establish mine emergency preparedness and response systems | 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to emergency preparedness and response systems in underground coal mines 1.2. Identify the requirements of mine emergency preparedness and response 1.3. Design and develop the emergency preparedness plan from an analysis of all relevant technical and operational information 1.4. Design and develop an organisational structure for the management of emergency preparedness and response from an analysis of all relevant technical and operational information 1.5. Develop emergency response procedures for management of identified potential incident scenarios from an analysis of all relevant technical and operational information 1.6. Establish decision-making processes, operating protocols and information / communication control systems within the mine emergency preparedness and response procedures, including decision monitoring systems 1.7. Establish emergency preparedness and response maintenance program and procedures 1.8. Review the plan with relevant stakeholders and specialists 1.9. Establish a program, including systems and procedures, to satisfy identified mine emergency preparedness and response training requirements 1.10. Establish procedures that may include simulation events, to audit and review mine emergency preparedness and response compliance with legislative and site requirements 1.11. Establish procedures for incorporating feedback from site and industry based learning's into the audit/review system |
2. Establish mine emergency systems | 2.1. Establish incident information, recording and reporting systems 2.2. Establish emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures 2.3. Establish operations facilities, including communications to support them, in accordance with the emergency plan 2.4. Establish action planning processes to manage the situation / incident in accordance with the emergency plan 2.5. Identify required services, personnel, equipment and resources for types of incidents in accordance with the emergency plan |
3. Plan and prepare for the implementation of the plans | 3.1. Identify and interpret the legislative and site requirements related to emergency preparedness and response management 3.2. Access, interpret and clarify the emergency preparedness and response plans 3.3. Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities, as specified in the emergency preparedness and response plans 3.4. Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate / schedule resources required for the implementation of the emergency preparedness and response plans 3.5. Implement the emergency preparedness and response training program 3.6. Develop review mechanisms to include suggestions and recommendations from both internal and external sources to facilitate ongoing improvement of emergency preparedness and response plans |
4. Establish post-incident management procedures | 4.1. Establish plans to manage post-incident 4.2. Establish processes to investigate nature and cause of situation / incident 4.3. Establish processes to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response and action plans to achieve objectives |
5. Audit and review the plan and equipment | 5.1. Audit emergency preparedness and response monitoring systems for compliance with legislative and management plan standards 5.2. Audit emergency preparedness and response processes / resources for compliance with legislative and mine site requirements 5.3. Audit recording systems for compliance with the emergency preparedness and response plan 5.4. Audit emergency preparedness and response training program for currency, relevance and compliance with the requirements of the emergency preparedness and response plan 5.5. Identify and correct non-compliance or other discrepancies/ deficiencies revealed by audit |
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 establish and maintain emergency preparedness and response systems in underground coal mines: apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures apply emergency response and disaster planning processes and techniques apply emergency procedures guidelines read and interpret mine plans apply procedures to assess hazards and associated risks evaluate systems and equipment write reports identify or establish mine-site facilities for incident management access and use mine-site information and recording systems apply effective communication techniques with people personally or through technical devices during incidents organise personnel and resources handle members of the media develop action plans analyse information apply effective decision making techniques participate as team member facilitate groups to work together brainstorm to collect maximum information apply effective questioning techniques apply effective interview techniques delegate responsibility and tasks apply effective negotiation techniques investigate incidents |
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 establish and maintain emergency preparedness and response systems in underground coal mines: mines rescue guidelines emergency response and disaster planning processes and techniques audit review process and techniques incident resources and how to access them legislation applicable to mines training and assessment principles industry and legislative stakeholders mine-type incidents and risks structure of emergency procedures guidelines legal requirements of incident management teams hazard identification self-escape, aided rescue and incident response philosophies, systems and equipment the techniques and equipment used for collecting and analysing atmospheric conditions risk management principles and techniques classification of types of incidents decision-making processes structure of emergency organisations structure, roles, capabilities and operational limitations of external resources and agencies used during mine incidents rescue team structure, procedures and equipment and standby team requirements effects of heat and humidity effects of visibility escape strategies and technology environmental risks and controls media policies and procedures equipment required for types of emergency ventilation and its influence on incidents, and decisions to be made deployment of staff underground call-out procedures emotional effects of emergencies on rescuers, mine personnel, families and community titles and roles of members of incident management team services and agencies available to assist in an emergency intervention and control techniques for heating, fires, explosions, outburst, extrication or inrushes the requirements and structure for fresh air base support services role and access legislation regarding resumption of normal operations the role of stakeholders numbers needed to run the mine at planned operational levels mobilisation, deployment and utilisation of equipment economic considerations and decisions insurance policies and considerations mine closure procedures and the legislative implications sealing procedures and the legislative implications requirements for site security and access 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 establishing and maintaining emergency preparedness and response systems in underground coal mines implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishing and maintaining of emergency preparedness and response systems in underground coal mines the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes the identification of viable program options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes working with others to establish and maintain emergency preparedness and response systems in underground coal mines consistent and timely establishment and maintenance of emergency preparedness and response systems in underground coal mines |
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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes consistently achieving the required outcomes first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's: working with others to establish and maintain emergency preparedness and response systems in underground coal mines consistent and timely gaining of approval of emergency preparedness and response systems for underground coal mines provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of emergency preparedness and response systems in underground coal mines |
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 |
Maintenance program is the confirmation of system and equipment operability and may include checks of: | personal protection equipment (PPE) signage monitoring and alarms mines rescue equipment communication devices guidance systems provisions of plans, maps and documentation escape and rescue equipment first response equipment escape routes information technology (IT) systems |
Stakeholders are those parties who may be directly or indirectly affected by incidents and may include, but are not limited to: | shareholders board of directors employees unions families contractors insurance companies suppliers local community manufacturers Inspectorate Coal Services police Mines Rescue Service fire brigades ambulance medical staff hospitals critical incident stress debriefing organisations local emergency management organisations Salvation Army clergy state, federal, local government |
Audit is defined as: | a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation's policy and objectives |
Incident is: | an unplanned and undesirable event resulting in damage to property, environment or people and may be caused by: explosion fire strata failure inrush outburst irrespirable atmosphere environmental incident Hazchem explosives vehicle accidents wind blasts failure of ventilation control device/appliances ignition of gas situation where a hazard gets out of control |
Operations facilities are those which are set up to manage an incident and may include: | operations centre press room mortuary muster areas meeting rooms communication centres networks control rooms |
Communications may include: | radio telephone telemetry oral written computers runners |
Services, personnel, equipment and resources may include: | internal mine services and resources contractors insurance companies suppliers local community manufacturers Inspectorate Coal Services police Mines Rescue Service fire brigades ambulance medical staff hospitals critical incident stress debriefing organisations local emergency management organisations Salvation Army clergy federal, state and local government media coroner's representative security services solicitors district check inspector other mines engineers scientists inertisation equipment down-hole camera drill rigs forensic services |
Equipment refers to that needed to control the incident and includes: | rescue equipment mining equipment transport specialised equipment from external sources monitoring analysis equipment communication computer systems fire fighting equipment inertisation equipment extraction devices and equipment |
Types of incident can be identified as: | minor accident major accident or fatality underground explosion or fire ignition outburst spontaneous combustion surface fire which disrupts operations environment incidents bomb threat terrorist attack |
Post-incident management is the control of activities arising from an incident and may include: | legal advice environmental aspects critical incident stress debriefing interviewing investigations witness interview statements restoration of normal operations media releases public relations employee welfare and family support security of evidence liaison with statutory / legal bodies statutory investigations review of emergency procedures documentation of ongoing operations restoration of emergency preparedness systems security systems |
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.