Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the application and monitoring of the gas management plan in the coal industry. It includes planning and preparing for the application of the gas management plan, applying the gas management plan, and applying gas management system maintenance procedures. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between States, Territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in a supervisory role or as a technical specialist, at worksites within:
- Coal mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare for the application of the gas management plan |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Communicate and explain responsibilities and tasks in an effective and timely manner 1.3. Identify, obtain and allocate resources required for the application of the gas management plan 1.4. Identify individual training needs |
2. Apply the gas management plan |
2.1. Identify, measure and interpret the impact of changes in composition, the concentration of gas and gas make , and associated hazards on the mine atmosphere 2.2. Identify and interpret the impact of mine factors on the mines gas management 2.3. Identify, assess and apply hazard control procedures associated with gas drainage and outburst mining conditions 2.4. Apply procedures for the installation, operation and maintenance of mine gas monitoring systems 2.5. Apply procedures for the installation and operation of gas management devices and systems 2.6. Apply systems and procedures for the collection of gas samples 2.7. Record and report monitoring system data in accordance with the gas management plan 2.8. Investigate changes in mine atmosphere status and report 2.9. Interpret and apply procedures covering the relocation, operation and maintenance of drilling rigs and infrastructure according to site requirements 2.10. Respond to alarms raised in accordance with the gas management plan 2.11. Apply emergency and evacuation procedures in accordance with the safety management system 2.12. Participate in systems audit and review requirements in accordance with the gas management plan |
3. Apply gas management system maintenance procedures |
3.1. Carry out inspections and ensure that repair and maintenance activities are conducted in accordance with the gas management plan 3.2. Record, report and review maintenance activities in accordance with the gas management plan |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to apply and monitor the gas management plan:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to apply and monitor the gas management plan:
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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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:
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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. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Mine gases may be seam gases or gases from introduced sources, and may include: |
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Alarm (also known as trigger level) systems and action plans may include those for: |
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Audit is the validation process to ensure the system, procedures, processes meet the established objectives and are implemented. |
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Coal seam characteristics may include inherent factors such as: |
Or depositional factors such as :
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Changes to mine atmosphere conditions may include those resulting from: |
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Gas drainage management plan may include procedures for: |
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Gas drainage system monitoring may include: |
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Gas make characteristics may include: |
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Gas management includes controls for gas drainage and gas outburst. |
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Gas management devices and methods may include: |
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Ventilation devices may include: |
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Gas management plan may include procedures for: |
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Mine gases may include: |
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Gas management plans establish procedures for maintaining a safe environment may include: |
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Gas management procedures may include those for: |
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Gas management training may apply to: |
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Hazard is defined as: a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss (definition from AS/NZS 4360:1999 Risk Management). |
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Hazards may include: |
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Installations where gas drainage hazards may be assessed include: |
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Interpret is defined as: the understanding needed by the person within their job role. |
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Maintenance of the ventilation system may include: |
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Methods of ventilation may include: |
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Mine atmosphere refers to all areas in general mine ventilation district and beyond into waste working and goafs/gobs in the mine. |
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Mine atmosphere monitoring may include: |
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Mine factors which may impact on gas management may include: |
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Monitoring includes that related to: |
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Monitoring system data may include: |
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Procedures for outburst mining conditions may include : |
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Risk is defined as: the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood (definition from AS/NZS 4360:1999 Risk Management). |
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Specific gas emissions may include seam gases or gases from introduced sources and may include but not be limited to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Coal Mining (Underground)
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.