This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply blow out prevention operational procedures in Coal Mining and Drilling.

This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles.

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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 applicable documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the applying of blow out prevention operational procedures including:

identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks

controlling identified hazards

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

preparing written records and reports

rectifying and/or reporting faults and malfunctions

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the applying of blow out prevention operational procedures that meets all of the required outcomes including:

resolving coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing and during work activities

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

demonstrates completion of applying blow out prevention operational procedures that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

applying kick detection methods and responses

confirming coal seam gas control procedures and activities with crew members

conducting drills and exercises with crew in readiness of emergencies

inspecting coal seam gas control equipment for safety and fitness-for-purpose

installing, testing, operating and monitoring coal seam gas control equipment

applying coal seam gas kill methods

identifying and recognising kick indicators

identifying the effects of swabbling and surging

Carry out effective supervision of applying blow out prevention operational procedures

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in applying the apply blow out prevention operational procedures through:

accessing, interpreting and applying the organisation and site requirements and procedures for:

identifying and managing risks

identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues

setting up work activity

site isolation, signage and erecting barriers

work health and safety

selecting and checking for faults, all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks

carrying out work to specifications

applying effective techniques for applying blow out prevention operational procedures

applying standard working practices and procedures for applying blow out prevention operational proceduresâ—¦ applying correct methods to control identified hazards

applying technical solutions for coal seam gas control

delegating roles and responsibilities of assistants

maintaining coal seam gas control equipment

responding to emergency situations

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:

*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 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.

Coal mining

Drilling