Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the application and monitoring of the inrush management plan in the coal industry. It includes planning and preparing for the application of the inrush management plan, applying and monitoring inrush activities, and applying inrush prevention 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 inrush management plan |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Identify and clarify roles and responsibilities, as specified in the inrush management plan 1.3. Communicate and explain work group individual responsibilities and tasks in an effective and timely manner 1.4. Identify, obtain and allocate resources required for the application of the inrush management plan 1.5. Determine individual training needs |
2. Apply and monitor inrush activities |
2.1. Identify, interpret and apply inrush monitoring , recording and reporting procedures 2.2. Interpret, apply and monitor control measures which impact on inrush control zones and methods 2.3. Interpret, apply and monitor actions and procedures in response to potential inrush 2.4. Confirm, apply, communicate and post permit-to-mine procedures in accordance with the inrush management plan 2.5. Apply and monitor procedures covering inrush personnel safety measures and techniques in accordance with the inrush management plan 2.6. Inspect equipment protection/defensive requirements and measures in accordance with the inrush management plan 2.7. Participate in systems audit and review requirements in accordance with the inrush management plan |
3. Apply inrush prevention system maintenance procedures |
3.1. Carry out inspections, repair and maintenance activities in accordance with the inrush management plan 3.2. Record, report and review maintenance activities in accordance with the inrush 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 inrush 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 inrush 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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Interpret is defined as: the understanding needed by the person within their job role. |
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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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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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Mine site historical information may include: |
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Inrush may be defined as: |
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Inrush control zones are those areas of heightened awareness, necessitating specialised mining, monitoring and assessment techniques e.g. protective drilling. |
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Inrush controls may include, but are not limited to: |
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Systems of work may include: |
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Geological and physical conditions may include: |
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Monitoring systems may include, but are not limited to: |
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Inrush hazards and potential sources may include, but are not limited to: |
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Personnel safety measures may include, but are not limited to: |
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Legislative , and site requirements may include: |
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Inrush management system establish criteria and procedures for maintaining a safe environment, including: |
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Inrush prevention system must be established in accordance with the NSW Coal Mines (Underground) Regulation 1999 - Division 8, Clause 40 Implementation of an inrush prevention system. |
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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 (AS/NZS 4804: 2001). |
Unit Sector(s)
Coal Mining (Underground)
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.