NTISthis.com

Evidence Guide: RIIERR305A - Control underground fires

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!

From the Wiki University

 

RIIERR305A - Control underground fires

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Assess situation and prepare for fire control operations

  1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to controlling fires in underground metalliferous mines
  2. Interpret data and reports to determine cause and location of fire and record on the mine plan
  3. Assess type, size and spread of fire to determine risk to people and plant/machinery
  4. Identify and assess potential ignition sources for further fires to determine control measures, and record on the mine plan
  5. Assess secondary risks and recommend actions to control these risks and protect people
  6. Assess fire-fighting personnel's exposure to fire, and identify methods and equipment to control these identified risks
  7. Determine personnel numbers, equipment and personal protective equipment requirements for fire control operations
  8. Determine fire-fighting strategy and procedures to best control the situation
  9. Assess fire control equipment and fire fighting media capability and quantity and make decisions about the most appropriate course of action
  10. Assign duties to personnel available to control the fire
  11. Identify and apply ventilation monitoring and control measures
  12. Assess need for evacuation of personnel and take appropriate action
  13. Prepare action plan for fire control operations
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to controlling fires in underground metalliferous mines

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interpret data and reports to determine cause and location of fire and record on the mine plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess type, size and spread of fire to determine risk to people and plant/machinery

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and assess potential ignition sources for further fires to determine control measures, and record on the mine plan

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess secondary risks and recommend actions to control these risks and protect people

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess fire-fighting personnel's exposure to fire, and identify methods and equipment to control these identified risks

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine personnel numbers, equipment and personal protective equipment requirements for fire control operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine fire-fighting strategy and procedures to best control the situation

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess fire control equipment and fire fighting media capability and quantity and make decisions about the most appropriate course of action

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assign duties to personnel available to control the fire

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and apply ventilation monitoring and control measures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess need for evacuation of personnel and take appropriate action

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare action plan for fire control operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Control the fire

  1. Secure fire area/zone to prevent entry of non-involved personnel
  2. Access, assemble and test equipment determined in the action plan to manufacturer's instructions and recommended/site practices and safety parameters
  3. Employ fire-fighting techniques and methods determined in the action plan, within given personnel competence and availability and equipment constraints to standard operating procedures
  4. Maintain communication with other fire-fighters and Incident Control on condition of fire and status of fire control operations
  5. Continuously monitor fire and put controls in place to ensure the safety of personnel in the vicinity of the fire
  6. Continuously reassess and apply ventilation control measures to operations
  7. Continuously monitor fire and fire-fighting activities to determine ability to continue to handle the situation, and take action
  8. Minimise damage and disruption to mine working during the fire control operation, consistent with safety requirements
  9. Assess fire intensity and magnitude and withdraw from fire zone and relocate fire control equipment to a safe place if fire is uncontrollable
  10. Bring fire safely under control and extinguish
  11. Monitor fire site and take actions to prevent possible re-ignition according to site-recommended procedures
  12. Report to Incident Control according to site-recommended procedures
  13. Monitor for structural and ground support integrity
Secure fire area/zone to prevent entry of non-involved personnel

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Access, assemble and test equipment determined in the action plan to manufacturer's instructions and recommended/site practices and safety parameters

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employ fire-fighting techniques and methods determined in the action plan, within given personnel competence and availability and equipment constraints to standard operating procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain communication with other fire-fighters and Incident Control on condition of fire and status of fire control operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuously monitor fire and put controls in place to ensure the safety of personnel in the vicinity of the fire

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuously reassess and apply ventilation control measures to operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuously monitor fire and fire-fighting activities to determine ability to continue to handle the situation, and take action

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimise damage and disruption to mine working during the fire control operation, consistent with safety requirements

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess fire intensity and magnitude and withdraw from fire zone and relocate fire control equipment to a safe place if fire is uncontrollable

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bring fire safely under control and extinguish

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor fire site and take actions to prevent possible re-ignition according to site-recommended procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report to Incident Control according to site-recommended procedures

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor for structural and ground support integrity

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restore and refurbish fire equipment to operational condition

  1. Inspect equipment for any damage sustained in fire control operations
  2. Repair, replenish or replace defective/depleted equipment to meet manufacturer's specifications and/or Australian standards
  3. Tag and quarantine unusable equipment
  4. Return fire control system and equipment to operational readiness
Inspect equipment for any damage sustained in fire control operations

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repair, replenish or replace defective/depleted equipment to meet manufacturer's specifications and/or Australian standards

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tag and quarantine unusable equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return fire control system and equipment to operational readiness

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 controlling fires in underground metalliferous mines

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient controlling of fires in underground metalliferous mines

working with others to control fires in underground metalliferous mines that meet all of the required outcomes

consistent timely controlling of fires in underground 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 control fires in underground metalliferous mines

Guidance information for assessment

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

Required Skills and Knowledge

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 control fires in underground metalliferous mines:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

locate fire fighting equipment on mine sites

interpret emergency preparedness plans

navigate in underground mines

read maps and interpret symbols

apply fires call-outs response procedures

work as a member of a team

handle and control hazardous substances in a fire situation

locate plant and fire suppression systems on a mine layout plan

locate and operate fixed and portable fire suppression equipment

locate and demonstration the correct use of ladders and other approved devices

select appropriate extinguishing media for fire control and extinguishment

operate emergency communications systems

carry out effective fire-ground management procedures

utilise and troubleshoot water supply systems and identify alternative systems

interpret and use signals

access, interpret and apply technical and safety information

apply diagnostic/faultfinding techniques

comply with environmental requirements

apply isolation procedures

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 control fires in underground metalliferous mines:

the location of fire fighting equipment on mine sites

interpretation of emergency preparedness plans

response to call-outs to fires

types of fire and associated risks and control measures

mine plant and fire suppression systems

ventilation management during fire situations

operation of fixed and portable fire suppression equipment

the correct use of ladders and other devices

interpretation of Hazchem labels and signs

hazard/risk management principles and practices (including assessment and control)

the hazards associated with hazardous chemicals and how to handle them in a fire situation

identification, selection and operation of appropriate equipment

identification and application of appropriate personal safety equipment

identification of the properties of extinguishing media and the selection of those appropriate to the situation

communications systems' types and protocols

fire-ground management procedures

utilisation and troubleshooting of water supply systems and identification of alternative systems

interpretation and use of signals

refurbishment of fire-fighting equipment and systems

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

Fires may include:

A, B, C, D, F class fires and E rated fires (International Standard-check name)

accessible

inaccessible

uncontrolled fires

mobile plant

structural fires

Potential ignition sources may include but limited to:

ignition sources associated with friction eg belt conveyors

ignition sources associated with fuel and oil storage/service bays

ignition sources associated with electricity eg battery charging stations, shorting of cables

frictional ignition sources at the mining face eg explosives, gases

static electricity as an ignition source

ignition sources associated with the combustion of synthetic materials

hot materials/surfaces

Secondary risks may include:

environmental

electrical

smoke

toxic gases

loss of visibility

volatile substances (oxidising agents)

heat illness

secondary explosions

burns

spillage

structural collapse

Fire-fighting is limited to:

fires within the capability of the rescue team members

Personal protective equipment may include:

industrial clothing

thermal suits

face shields

eye protection

respiratory protection

safety footwear

head protection

hand protection

Fire control equipment may include:

fire hoses and fittings

extinguishers

mine water supply systems

hydrants

foam generators

water turbine

vehicles

fixed and mobile fire suppression plant

ladders

Fire fighting media may include:

water

low expansion foam

high expansion foam

dry chemical powder

Carbon Dioxide

vaporising liquid

alcohol rated foam

dry agents

Action plans may include:

RECEO VS - (rescue exposures control/contain extinguish overhaul - ventilate and salvage) International Response

fire control equipment requirements

fire fighting capability

personnel numbers and experience

duties assigned to fire control and support personnel

fire fighting strategy and procedures

PPE requirements

communications methods and protocols

risk assessment requirements

ventilation management

emergency and First Aid procedures

contingency plans

Communications may include:

reports

2- way radio

telephone

mobile phone

hand signals

runners

light signals

Incident Control has:

overall planning, approval and control of an incident

Structural integrity may include:

stability of walls and backs in underground

stability of major structures on surface

Returning equipment to operational readiness may include:

inspection

cleaning

repair

replacement

re-fill