Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:03 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Implement the gas management plan

Implement the gas management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIMCU502D
State Code
WH366
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to implement the gas management plan in Coal mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory roles. Licensing, 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for the implementation of the gas management plan
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply gas management plan implementation documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and clarify the legislative and site requirements related to gas management systems
  • 1.3 Access, interpret and clarify the gas management plan
  • 1.4 Identify and communicate roles and responsibilities, as specified in the gas management plan to all involved persons
  • 1.5 Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the gas management plan
  • 1.6 Identify training needs
  • 1.7 Review gas management procedures and, implement identified changes
2. Implement mine gas monitoring measures
  • 2.1 Identify, measure and interpret the impact of changes in composition, the concentration of gas and gas make, and associated hazards on the mine atmosphere
  • 2.2 Implement procedures for the installation, operation and maintenance of gas monitoring systems
  • 2.3 Implement systems and procedures for the collection and analysis of gas samples
  • 2.4 Record and report monitoring system data in accordance with the gas management plan
  • 2.5 Investigate changes in mine atmosphere status and implement appropriate corrective action and
  • 2.6 Record and process reports
3. Implement ventilation/gas control measures
  • 3.1 Monitor mine factors and action in accordance with the gas management plan
  • 3.2 Implement gas hazard control procedures associated with gas drainage, outburst mining conditions and the gas management plan
  • 3.3 Identify and implement appropriate response procedures in situations where trigger levels are reached
  • 3.4 Implement ventilation and gas monitoring systems and surveys to assess the status of the systems
  • 3.5 Implement procedures covering the relocation, operation and maintenance of drilling rigs and gas drainage infrastructure according to site requirements
  • 3.6 Implement systems to prevent and/or respond immediately to the intersection of current and other workings
  • 3.7 Implement gas emergency and evacuation procedures in accordance with the Mine Safety Management System
  • 3.8 Implement the gas management training plan
4. Audit gas management systems
  • 4.1 Review the effectiveness of the gas management systems in accordance with the requirements of the gas management plan
  • 4.2 Audit mine gas monitoring systems operations for compliance with legislative requirements and the gas management plan
  • 4.3 Audit mine gas control devices for compliance with legislative and mine site requirements
  • 4.4 Audit recording systems for compliance with the gas management plan
  • 4.5 Audit the maintenance program and procedures for compliance with the gas management plan
  • 4.6 Audit gas emergency and evacuation procedures for compliance with the mine safety management system
  • 4.7 Audit the gas management training plan for currency, relevance and compliance with the gas management plan
No information
No information
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBW72 RIIMCU502E Implement the gas management plan Unit of competency