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Establish and maintain the mining method and strata management systems
Establish and maintain the mining method and strata management systems
Unit of competency
National Code
RIIMCU606E
RIIMCU606E
State Code
OBV85
OBV85
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain mining methods and strata management systems in underground coal mining, including design, development, audit and review processes and procedures.It applies to those working in management roles. They generally perform complex, nonroutine tasks involving strategic and planning activities and are responsible for establishing and maintaining operational systems and plans.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to establish and maintain mining method and strata management system
- 1.1 Access, interpret and apply mining method and strata management documentation
- 1.2 Identify and record resources required to create and maintain a stable mining structure
- 1.3 Identify and evaluate historical mine site information relating to strata management
- 1.4 Identify, assess and record possible mining structure failure modes relevant to mine site
- 1.5 Determine criteria for establishing the stability of mining structures according to site requirements
- 1.6 Identify hazards and analyse risks associated with failures of mining structures
- 1.7 Identify and assess the limitations and controls applying to design of stable mining structures
2. Identify and evaluate geological and geotechnical information to establish stable mining structures
- 2.1 Identify and determine exploration techniques for gathering information relating to geological, hydrological and geotechnical conditions
- 2.2 Identify and evaluate geological, geotechnical and hydrological information, with respect to stable mining methods
- 2.3 Identify and evaluate strata gas information, with respect to stable mining methods
- 2.4 Identify and evaluate roof, seam and floor lithological and physical properties information, with respect to stable mining methods
- 2.5 Identify and evaluate stress regimes information, with respect to stable mining methods
3. Identify and evaluate mining engineering principles and practices
- 3.1 Identify and evaluate mining system types and methods according to site requirements
- 3.2 Identify potential layouts for stable mining structures according to engineering analysis and site requirements
- 3.3 Identify and evaluate mining constraints relating to development of stable mining structure
- 3.4 Identify and evaluate equipment required for development and maintenance of stable mining structure
- 3.5 Identify effects of mining induced subsidence on surface areas
4. Identify, evaluate and determine strata control systems
- 4.1 Identify, evaluate and determine ground support systems according to site requirements
- 4.2 Identify, evaluate and determine ground support installation and monitoring systems according to site requirements
- 4.3 Identify and evaluate strata failure mechanisms according to site requirements
- 4.4 Identify and evaluate natural and induced stress control methods according to site requirements
5. Establish strata management system
- 5.1 Design and establish methods of entry to the coal seam according to site requirements
- 5.2 Design and establish systems of mining according to site requirements
- 5.3 Design and establish sequences for mining operations according to site requirements
- 5.4 Design and establish strata management procedures according to site requirements
- 5.5 Identify training needs and confirm training plan is established according to site requirements
- 5.6 Establish action response plans for management of strata movement according to site requirements
6. Plan and prepare to implement mining method and strata management systems
- 6.1 Access, interpret and clarify the mining method and strata management system
- 6.2 Identify and communicate roles and responsibilities to all personnel according to strata management plan
- 6.3 Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required to implement strata management plan
- 6.4 Develop the monitoring and review processes for strata management system according to site requirements
7. Establish process to audit strata management system
- 7.1 Audit mining structures for stability according to site requirements
- 7.2 Audit monitoring systems according to site requirements
- 7.3 Audit compliance to action response plans according to site requirements
- 7.4 Audit recording and reporting systems according to site requirements
- 7.5 Audit maintenance program and procedures according to site requirements
- 7.6 Audit training plan according to site requirements
- 7.7 Establish procedures for response to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH376 | RIIMCU606D | Establish and maintain the mining method and strata management systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFI2 | RII60320 | Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management | Qualification |