Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Fires may include:
A, B, C, D, F class fires and E rated fires (International Standard-check name)
accessible
inaccessible
uncontrolled fires
mobile plant
structural fires
Potential ignition sources may include but limited to:
ignition sources associated with friction eg belt conveyors
ignition sources associated with fuel and oil storage/service bays
ignition sources associated with electricity eg battery charging stations, shorting of cables
frictional ignition sources at the mining face eg explosives, gases
static electricity as an ignition source
ignition sources associated with the combustion of synthetic materials
hot materials/surfaces
Secondary risks may include:
environmental
electrical
smoke
toxic gases
loss of visibility
volatile substances (oxidising agents)
heat illness
secondary explosions
burns
spillage
structural collapse
Fire-fighting is limited to:
fires within the capability of the rescue team members
Personal protective equipment may include:
industrial clothing
thermal suits
face shields
eye protection
respiratory protection
safety footwear
head protection
hand protection
Fire control equipment may include:
fire hoses and fittings
extinguishers
mine water supply systems
hydrants
foam generators
water turbine
vehicles
fixed and mobile fire suppression plant
ladders
Fire fighting media may include:
water
low expansion foam
high expansion foam
dry chemical powder
Carbon Dioxide
vaporising liquid
alcohol rated foam
dry agents
Action plans may include:
RECEO VS - (rescue exposures control/contain extinguish overhaul - ventilate and salvage) International Response
fire control equipment requirements
fire fighting capability
personnel numbers and experience
duties assigned to fire control and support personnel
fire fighting strategy and procedures
PPE requirements
communications methods and protocols
risk assessment requirements
ventilation management
emergency and First Aid procedures
contingency plans
Communications may include:
reports
2- way radio
telephone
mobile phone
hand signals
runners
light signals
Incident Control has:
overall planning, approval and control of an incident
Structural integrity may include:
stability of walls and backs in underground
stability of major structures on surface
Returning equipment to operational readiness may include:
inspection
cleaning
repair
replacement
re-fill

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for controlling fires in underground metalliferous mines
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient controlling of fires in underground metalliferous mines
working with others to control fires in underground metalliferous mines that meet all of the required outcomes
consistent timely controlling of fires in underground metalliferous mines that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to control fires in underground metalliferous mines
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.