RIIMCU408E — Apply the spontaneous combustion management plan

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48 assessable components: 7 elements (27 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 spontaneous combustion management plan

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply spontaneous combustion management plan documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities to personnel involved according to spontaneous combustion management plan
1.4Identify and obtain resources required to apply spontaneous combustion plan
1.5Identify training needs for personnel involved according to spontaneous combustion management plan and within scope of own role

2 Identify and explain fundamentals of spontaneous combustion hazards and risks

2.1Identify fundamentals of spontaneous combustion
2.2Identify and explain effects of mine gases and barometric variations in terms of spontaneous combustion risks
2.3Identify and explain hazards associated with goaf and waste working atmosphere in terms of spontaneous combustion risks
2.4Identify impact of ventilation and ventilation structures in terms of spontaneous combustion risks
2.5Identify spontaneous combustion risks associated with coal stowage

3 Identify and explain the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion control systems and procedures

3.1Identify principles of ventilation design and related procedures and their impact on spontaneous combustion management
3.2Identify methods and purposes of natural and induced inertisation in goaf and waste workings in terms of spontaneous combustion risks
3.3Identify method, purpose, operation and procedures for installation of mine atmosphere monitoring systems in terms of spontaneous combustion risks

4 Identify and apply resources to spontaneous combustion management plan

4.1Identify, access, interpret and apply legislative and site requirements
4.2Identify, interpret and apply procedures and own responsibilities according to spontaneous combustion management plan
4.3Monitor actions of work group to confirm spontaneous combustion procedures are carried out according to spontaneous combustion plan
4.4Identify situations where trigger levels are reached and apply response procedures to situations according to spontaneous combustion plan
4.5Participate in development and review of spontaneous combustion management procedures according to spontaneous combustion plan and site requirements

5 Identify and respond to spontaneous combustion indicators

5.1Identify, monitor and investigate spontaneous combustion indicators according to spontaneous combustion plan and site requirements
5.2Respond to and report on indicators according to spontaneous combustion plan and site requirements

6 Apply mine atmosphere monitoring systems and procedures

6.1Conduct mine atmosphere monitoring, interpret results and prepare and process reports according to site requirements
6.2Identify and report defects to monitoring systems and, where appropriate affect repairs as required according to site requirements

7 Apply spontaneous combustion control measures

7.1Identify, investigate and report changes in ventilation that may affect spontaneous combustion according to site requirements
7.2Report incidents of connection to other workings and take action according to spontaneous combustion management plan and site requirements
7.3Identify, rectify and report defects to ventilation structures and seals according to spontaneous combustion management plan and site requirements
7.4Identify hazards associated with coal accumulations and transport systems and apply action according to spontaneous combustion management plan and site requirements
7.5Apply spontaneous combustion emergency and evacuation procedures according to spontaneous combustion management plan and site requirements

Performance evidence

apply spontaneous combustion management plans on at least two occasions, including:
applying spontaneous combustion management plan procedures, including: mine atmosphere monitoring, reporting requirements, ventilation systems and usage, inertisation techniques, mine plan, action plans, response plans, emergency procedures, individual and group responsibilities, training needs analysis
applying mine atmosphere monitoring, including: continuous monitoring, portable (hand held) monitoring, collection of bag samples, gas chromatography, ventilation measurements from all areas of the mine, waste workings, seal inspections
identifying spontaneous combustion indicators, including: smoke, haze, sweating, smell, heat, production of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, methane, higher hydrocarbons
using indicator ratios, including CO make and Graham’s ratio.
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement requirements, procedures and techniques for applying spontaneous combustion management plans, including: accessing, interpreting, communicating and applying: technical information, records and reports, briefing and handover details; planning and coordinating work; conducting mine atmosphere monitoring; conducting inspections related to spontaneous combustion; interpreting and recording data related to spontaneous combustion; interpreting and responding to spontaneous combustion indicators and ratios; identifying and investigating incidents and potential hazards associated with spontaneous combustion; applying spontaneous combustion control procedures or methods
work effectively with others to apply spontaneous combustion management plans in a manner that meets required outcomes, including: organising work activities to meet all 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 spontaneous combustion management plans
key procedures and documentation required to apply spontaneous combustion management plans, including those relating to: applying risk assessment and management processes, identifying and managing environmental issues, hazards and risks and identifying environmental monitoring systems
fundamentals of spontaneous combustion, including: causes and effects, indicators and trigger points, including: smoke, haze, sweating, smell, heat, production of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, methane, higher hydrocarbons, methods of control, sealing procedures, relationships with mine systems, including: mine designs and plans, mine gases, mine and goaf ventilation systems
principles and techniques for mine atmosphere monitoring, including: continuous monitoring, portable (hand held) monitoring, collection of bag samples, gas chromatography, ventilation measurements from all areas of the mine, waste workings
techniques for identifying individual training needs
principles and techniques for using indicator ratios, including CO make and Graham’s ratio.
impacts of coal seam characteristics and geological conditions on spontaneous combustion
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
Writing: Prepares specific information that complies with requirements, using sector-specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

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