RIIMCU601E — Establish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems

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59 assessable components: 6 elements (38 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 9 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 establish and maintain spontaneous combustion management system

1.1Access, interpret and apply spontaneous combustion management documentation
1.2Identify causes and hazards of spontaneous combustion
1.3Identify and clarify coal seam characteristics which affect likelihood of spontaneous combustion
1.4Identify and clarify the effects of changes in the mine atmosphere on the risks of spontaneous combustion
1.5Identify the impact of mine design and ventilation on the risks of spontaneous combustion
1.6Identify spontaneous combustion risks associated with the planned and unplanned coal accumulation
1.7Identify spontaneous combustion risks associated with transport of coal

2 Identify and clarify spontaneous combustion control systems and procedures

2.1Identify and evaluate method, purpose and procedures for installation and use of mine monitoring systems, with respect to spontaneous combustion
2.2Identify and evaluate the method, purpose and procedures for mine design and ventilation systems, with respect to spontaneous combustion
2.3Identify and evaluate the methods and purposes of natural and induced inertisation in the goaf and waste workings, with respect to spontaneous combustion
2.4Identify and clarify the scope and impact of gas management on spontaneous combustion
2.5Identify and clarify seal design requirements in terms of geological structures, construction, location and use of materials for minimising spontaneous combustion risks

3 Design and develop spontaneous combustion management system

3.1Identify, clarify and apply the principles of mine design with respect to spontaneous combustion
3.2Review effectiveness of mine design process in terms of minimising spontaneous combustion risks and amend processes as required
3.3Incorporate ventilation systems and controls for minimising spontaneous combustion risks
3.4Evaluate inertisation options applicable to the mine and incorporate into development of the system
3.5Incorporate mine monitoring systems for minimising spontaneous combustion risks into the management system
3.6Develop and incorporate control methods for mitigating the effect of spontaneous combustion occurrence into contingency plans

4 Establish spontaneous combustion management system

4.1Establish spontaneous combustion management objectives, processes, descriptions, responsibilities and review procedures according to site requirements
4.2Identify, develop and establish hazard control procedures according to site requirements
4.3Develop and establish spontaneous combustion management monitoring system installation, operation and maintenance procedures according to site requirements
4.4Develop and establish ventilation control device installation, operation and maintenance procedures according to site requirements
4.5Develop and establish inertisation procedures according to site requirements
4.6Develop and establish spontaneous combustion system information recording and reporting procedures according to site requirements
4.7Establish and review trigger levels and responses to minimise the hazards of spontaneous combustion according to site requirements
4.8Identify training needs and confirm training plan is established according to site requirements
4.9Develop and establish audit, review and updating procedures according to site requirements

5 Plan and prepare to implement spontaneous combustion management system

5.1Identify, interpret and confirm the legislative and site requirements
5.2Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities to all personnel according to spontaneous combustion management plan
5.3Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required to implement spontaneous combustion management plan
5.4Review the spontaneous combustion management implementation procedures and implement changes as required

6 Audit and review spontaneous combustion management system

6.1Audit the operation of spontaneous combustion monitoring systems according to legislative and site requirements
6.2Audit mine ventilation control devices according to site requirements
6.3Audit recording and reporting systems according to site requirements
6.4Audit the maintenance program and procedures according to site requirements
6.5Audit spontaneous combustion training program according to site requirements
6.6Identify and respond to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit
6.7Maintain records, reports and policy documentation according to site requirements

Performance evidence

establish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems on at least two occasions, including:
establishing and incorporating spontaneous combustion management objectives, processes, descriptions, responsibilities and review procedures
identifying viable options and selecting spontaneous combustion management techniques that best meet required outcomes
identifying training needs relating to spontaneous combustion risk minimisation and confirming training plans are established according to site requirements.
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement procedures and techniques for establishing and maintaining spontaneous combustion management systems, including accessing, interpreting and applying: technical information, legislative and site requirements, records and reports, briefings and handover details, principles of mine design, methods to assess the risks and consequences of spontaneous combustion
work effectively with others to establish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems, including: communicating clearly and concisely with others to plan and coordinate work, receive and clarify work instructions and convey work progress.
identifying the relevant information and scope of the work necessary to meet required outcomes
developing procedures appropriate to mine operations for management of spontaneous combustion.

Knowledge evidence

key legislation required to establish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems
key procedures and documentation required to establish and maintain spontaneous combustion management systems
principles of mine design relating to spontaneous combustion, including techniques for: - identifying the effects of coal seam characteristics on spontaneous combustion - identifying and reviewing inertisation principles and techniques - evaluating geological data - evaluating strata control - evaluating underground water management - evaluating seal design and sealing procedures
spontaneous combustion management requirements, including techniques for: - identifying and managing causes and effects of spontaneous combustion - identifying and monitoring spontaneous combustion indicators and ratios - implementing methods of control of spontaneous combustion - auditing and reviewing spontaneous combustion management systems
principles of ventilation management, including: - mine gases and gas management - mine ventilation systems
key external agencies
principles, processes and techniques for emergency response, evacuation and disaster planning
techniques for identifying training needs and plans
techniques for leading and coordinating work activities with others.

Foundation skills

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 a range of requirements, using sector-specific vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions

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