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Establish and maintain the gas drainage management plan

Establish and maintain the gas drainage management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIMCU603D
State Code
WH373
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain the gas drainage management plan in Coal mining. This unit is appropriate for those working in management rolesLicensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to establish and maintain the gas drainage management plan
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply gas drainage management plan documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Identify, evaluate and clarify coal seam characteristics and conditions which could lead to a requirement for gas drainage
  • 1.3 Identify and clarify the effects of gas drainage on mine atmosphere
  • 1.4 Identify the requirements for ventilation in relation to gas drainage
  • 1.5 Identify and clarify the impacts of water accumulation on gas drainage
2. Identify, analyse and evaluate gas drainage control options and measures
  • 2.1 Identify and evaluate the types and advantages/disadvantages of gas drainage methods
  • 2.2 Identify and evaluate hazards relating to gas drainage
  • 2.3 Identify and evaluate the method, purpose and procedures for installation and use of mine monitoring systems with regards to gas drainage
3. Design and develop gas drainage management systems
  • 3.1 Design and develop gas drainage systems
  • 3.2 Design and develop the surface and underground infrastructure to minimise the risk of hazards
  • 3.3 Design and develop monitoring and controls systems
4. Establish the gas drainage management plan
  • 4.1 Develop and establish hazard control procedures
  • 4.2 Establish action levels to minimise the hazards
  • 4.3 Develop and establish gas monitoring system installation, operation and maintenance procedures
  • 4.4 Develop and establish gas drainage system installation, operation and recovery procedures
  • 4.5 Develop and establish gas drainage system maintenance requirement procedures
  • 4.6 Develop and establish gas drainage system information, recording and reporting procedures
  • 4.7 Establish training requirements for the gas drainage management system
5. Plan and prepare for the implementation of the gas drainage management plan
  • 5.1 Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities
  • 5.2 Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation
  • 5.3 Implement the gas drainage management training program
  • 5.4 Review the gas drainage management plan and implement required changes
6. Audit the effectiveness of the gas drainage management system
  • 6.1 Audit gas drainage monitoring systems
  • 6.2 Audit gas drainage control devices
  • 6.3 Audit reporting and recording systems
  • 6.4 Audit gas drainage installation, operation, maintenance and recovery procedures
  • 6.5 Audit the gas drainage management training plan for currency, relevance and compliance
  • 6.6 Identify and respond promptly to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit
  • 6.7 Maintain written records, reports and policy documentation
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