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Establish and maintain underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems

Establish and maintain underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIERR602E
State Code
OBX09
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems. It includes implementing processes to investigate the nature and cause of incidents and emergencies, plans to manage postincident actions and audit and review mechanisms.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.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems
  • 1.1 Identify and obtain the resources required to establish and implement the system
  • 1.2 Design and establish the emergency preparedness plan according to site requirements
  • 1.3 Design and establish an organisational structure for the management of emergency preparedness and response according to site requirements
  • 1.4 Develop emergency response procedures for management of identified potential incident scenarios according to site requirements
  • 1.5 Establish emergency response procedures for management of decision-making processes and decision monitoring systems according to site requirements
  • 1.6 Establish emergency preparedness and response maintenance program and procedures according to site requirements
  • 1.7 Review plan with relevant stakeholders and specialists
  • 1.8 Identify training needs and confirm training plan is established according to site requirements
  • 1.9 Establish procedures for auditing and reviewing emergency preparedness and response compliance according to site requirements
  • 1.10 Establish procedures for incorporating feedback into the audit/review system according to site requirements
2. Establish support systems for underground coal mine emergency systems
  • 2.1 Establish systems to receive and record incident information according to site requirements
  • 2.2 Establish emergency response and evacuation plans and procedures according to site requirements
  • 2.3 Establish operations facilities and communication systems for supporting plans according to site requirements
  • 2.4 Establish action planning processes for managing emergencies/incidents according to site requirements
  • 2.5 Identify personnel, equipment and resources required for different classes/types of incidents according to site requirements
  • 2.6 Determine and establish documentation and reporting requirements according to site requirements
3. Establish postincident management procedures
  • 3.1 Establish plans to manage post-incident according to site requirements
  • 3.2 Establish processes to investigate nature and cause of emergency/incident according to site requirements
  • 3.3 Establish processes to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response and action plans according to site requirements
4. Audit and review underground coal mine emergency preparedness and response systems, plans and equipment
  • 4.1 Audit and review effectiveness of emergency preparedness and response monitoring systems according to site requirements
  • 4.2 Audit and review effectiveness of emergency preparedness and response processes, resources and equipment according to site requirements
  • 4.3 Audit and review effectiveness of recording and reporting systems according to site requirements
  • 4.4 Audit emergency preparedness and response training program according to site requirements
  • 4.5 Identify and respond to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit
  • 4.6 Maintain records, reports and policy documentation according to site requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
BFI2 RII60320 Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management Qualification