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Establish and maintain inrush management systems

Establish and maintain inrush management systems

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIMCU605E
State Code
OBW64
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
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain inrush management systems in 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 inrush management system
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply inrush management documentation
  • 1.2 Identify the potential sources and effects of inrush
  • 1.3 Analyse and evaluate mine site historical information for indications of inrush potential
  • 1.4 Identify, analyse and evaluate geological and physical conditions that contribute to inrush potential
  • 1.5 Identify, analyse and evaluate inrush hazards and risks
  • 1.6 Identify, analyse and evaluate the effects of inrush on mine operations and personnel
2. Identify, analyse and evaluate potential inrush controls
  • 2.1 Identify, analyse and evaluate potential inrush controls
  • 2.2 Identify, analyse and evaluate inrush controls to address matters identified from the review of historical information
  • 2.3 Identify, analyse and evaluate inrush controls to address geological and physical conditions
  • 2.4 Identify, analyse, evaluate and confirm the validity of mine plans and associated records
  • 2.5 Identify, analyse and evaluate the methods, purposes and capabilities of mine monitoring systems
3. Design and develop inrush management system
  • 3.1 Design and develop inrush controls for addressing inrush hazardsaccording to site requirements
  • 3.2 Determine personnel safety measures and techniques and incorporate into inrush management system according to site requirements
  • 3.3 Design and/or incorporate services and infrastructure protection measures into inrush management system according to site requirements
  • 3.4 Design and develop mine monitoring requirements relating to inrush according to site requirements
  • 3.5 Integrate system elements and complete the inrush management system design
4. Establish inrush management system
  • 4.1 Develop and establish inrush hazard identification, analysis and reporting procedures according to site requirements
  • 4.2 Establish actions and procedures required in response to inrush indicators according to site requirements
  • 4.3 Develop permit-to-mine procedures according to site requirements
  • 4.4 Establish personnel safety measures and techniques according to site requirements
  • 4.5 Establish services and infrastructure protection measures for minimising inrush damage according to site requirements
  • 4.6 Establish the monitoring, recording and reporting procedures according to site requirements
  • 4.7 Establish emergency response and evacuation plans according to site requirements
  • 4.8 Establish training requirements for inrush management plan
5. Plan and prepare to implement inrush management system
  • 5.1 Access, interpret and clarify inrush management plan
  • 5.2 Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities according to inrush management plan
  • 5.3 Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for implementation of inrush management plan
  • 5.4 Review inrush management plan implementation procedures, and implement changes as required
6. Audit and review inrush management system
  • 6.1 Audit the inrush management system according to site requirements
  • 6.2 Audit mine monitoring systems according to site requirements
  • 6.3 Audit inrush hazard identification, monitoring and response procedures according to site requirements
  • 6.4 Audit recording plans and procedures according to site requirements
  • 6.5 Audit inrush training plan according to inrush management system requirements
  • 6.6 Identify and respond to instances of non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit
  • 6.7 Maintain records, reports and policy documentation according to site requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH375 RIIMCU605D Establish and maintain the inrush management plan Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFI2 RII60320 Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management Qualification