RIIMCU403E — Apply and monitor the gas management plan

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56 assessable components: 3 elements (19 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 26 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare to apply gas management plan

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply gas management plan documentation, and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3Communicate and explain responsibilities and tasks to personnel involved according to gas management plan
1.4Identify, obtain and allocate resources according to gas management plan
1.5Identify training needs of personnel involved according to gas management plan and within scope of own role

2 Apply gas management plan

2.1Identify, measure and interpret the impact of changes in composition, concentration of gas and gas make, and associated hazards on the mine atmosphere
2.2Identify and interpret impact of mine factors on mine gas management
2.3Identify, assess and apply hazard control procedures associated with gas drainage and outburst mining conditions according to gas management plan
2.4Apply procedures for installation, operation and maintenance of mine gas monitoring systems according to gas management plan
2.5Apply procedures for installation and operation of gas management devices and systems according to gas management plan
2.6Apply systems and procedures for collection of gas samples according to gas management plan
2.7Record and report monitoring system data according to gas management plan and site requirements
2.8Investigate changes in mine atmosphere status and report changes according to site requirements
2.9Interpret and apply procedures addressing relocation, operation and maintenance of drilling rigs and infrastructure according to gas management plan
2.10Respond to alarms as required according to gas management plan
2.11Apply emergency and evacuation procedures according to gas management plan
2.12Participate in systems audit and review requirements according to site requirements

3 Apply gas management plan maintenance procedures

3.1Carry out inspections and confirm repair and maintenance activities are conducted according to site requirements
3.2Record, report and review maintenance activities according to site requirements

Performance evidence

apply and monitor gas management plans on at least two occasions, including:
applying systems for mine gases, including seam gases and gases from introduced sources, including: methane, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, hydrocarbons, combinations, oxygen, nitrogen
applying alarm/trigger level systems and action plans, including those for: gas concentration, make and ratios; spontaneous combustion (physical and gaseous); combustion indicators; condition monitoring for fans (vibration, temperature, current and failures); ventilation devices; monitoring hardware; virgin gas content of coal seams
applying gas management devices and methods, including: gas drainage; infusion; scrubbers; automatic gas detectors; tube bundle systems; de-gassing device on auxiliary fans; gas monitoring systems; inertisation systems; monitoring devices, including: barographs, tube bundles, real time telemetry, portable (hand held) monitoring devices, bag samples, gas chromatography
During the above, the candidate must:
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for applying and monitoring of gas management plans, including: interpreting, communicating and applying technical information; operating hand-held monitoring equipment; accessing, evaluating and applying data from monitoring systems and equipment; collecting, collating, evaluating and reporting gas data; applying and interpreting mathematical and scientific theorems/laws relating to gas management; accessing and interpreting archival and historical gas information related to the mine; conducting investigations and preparing reports; identifying training needs for personnel involved
work effectively with others to apply and monitor gas management plans that meet the required outcomes, including: organising work activities to meet task requirements; communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions; complying with reporting requirements and procedures; determining coordination requirements throughout work activities

Knowledge evidence

key legislation required to apply and monitor gas management plans
key procedures and documentation required to apply and monitor gas management plans, including those for: developing the requirements and processes of gas management plans; applying risk assessment and management processes; monitoring and maintaining ventilation, including: air quality and quantity, maximum/minimum values, control and distribution, flammable gas limits, ventilation fan, gas monitoring inspections, recording/reporting; identifying and managing environmental issues, hazards and risks; conducting audit and review processes and techniques
impacts of mining techniques and mine and panel layout on panel gas management
impacts of coal characteristics and coal seam gradients on mine gas management
impacts of differing geological features and conditions on gas management, including: faults, dykes, intrusions and strata deformities; strata geology, including: coal seam gradient, moisture content, friability, porous features of coal seams, stresses and intrusions; impact on gas drainage; core sampling techniques; in-seam drilling techniques; impacts of intersecting holes and hole design
applications, procedures and limitations of panel gas management, including: forcing and exhausting; homotropal and antitropal (including conjoined use of goaf bleed and back return); auxiliary fans; coursed ventilation (narrow side and wide side); recirculation; machine mounted scrubber systems; ducted systems; compressed air venturis; bleeders
principles, components and limitations of gas management plans, including: mine gas types, characteristics, sources, physiological effects and detection methods, including: methane, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, hydrocarbons, combinations, oxygen, nitrogen; alarm/trigger level system and action plan types, including those for: gas concentration/make/ratios, spontaneous combustion (physical and gaseous), combustion indicators, condition monitoring for fans (vibration/temperature/current/failures), ventilation devices, monitoring hardware, virgin gas content of coal seams; gas management devices and methods, including: gas drainage, infusion, scrubbers, automatic gas detectors, tube bundle systems, de-gassing device on auxiliary fans, gas monitoring systems, inertisation systems, monitoring devices, including: barographs, tube bundles, real time telemetry, portable (hand held) monitoring devices, bag samples, gas chromatography
mine fires types, ignition sources and potential impacts on gas management
mine explosions types, ignition sources and potential effects on gas management
gas make characteristics
pressure change causes and potential impacts on gas management
heat and humidity sources and potential impacts on gas management
impact of water on ventilation
outburst indicators
inertisation techniques
general effects of velocity pressure, duct and stopping leakage
types, characteristics, applications, limitations of equipment, monitoring systems and techniques, including: mine fans; gas control devices, including: design criteria and specifications, distribution/placement criteria; de-gassing methods of control, including: brattice, auxiliary fans, compressed air venturis, sails, hurdles, bleeders; fixed gas monitoring systems; portable monitoring equipment; computer-based systems used for mine gas analysis
gas surveys types, frequency and method for conducting, including: pressure, quantity, temperature, gas
ventilation survey types, frequency and method for conducting, including: pressure, temperature, gas
alarms and trigger points/levels
mine and goaf ventilation systems, including the following ventilation devices: stoppings, overcasts, regulators, preparation seals, ventilation doors, bulk heads, goaf seals, final seals, pressure chambers, air locks
sling psychrometers, anemometers and velometers
general uses and applications of ventilation theory
techniques for identifying individual training needs
principles, processes and techniques for emergency responses, evacuations and disaster planning
techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Calculates resourcing requirements and performs mathematical calculations
Oral communication: Conveys information and requirements clearly and listens actively
Reading: Identifies and interprets relevant information from workplace procedures, documentation and legislation

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