Apply and monitor the strata management plan

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
RIIMCU407E

State Code
OBW76

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

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply and monitor the strata management plan in coal mining, including installing, monitoring and assessing strata support systems and monitoring devices.It applies to those working in supervisory roles. They generally perform a broad range of operational activities in their area of responsibility and are responsible for monitoring a safe work environment.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 apply and monitor the strata management plan

1.1 Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2 Access, interpret and apply strata management plan documentation and confirm work activity is compliant
1.3 Identify, clarify and communicate roles and responsibilities to personnel involved according strata management plan
1.4 Identify obtain and allocate resources required to apply the strata management plan
1.5 Identify training needs for personnel involved according to strata management plan and within scope of own role
1.6 Identify and interpret the risks associated with unstable mining structures according to strata management plan and site requirements

2. Apply strata management plan

2.1 Communicate, apply and monitor site mining system according to strata management plan
2.2 Communicate and apply primary and secondary support systems according to strata management plan
2.3 Identify and assess impact of mining on stability of strata
2.4 Install, monitor and assess strata support systems and confirm correct installation according to strata management plan
2.5 Install, monitor and assess strata monitoring devices and confirm correct installation according to strata management plan
2.6 Identify and assess strata supports and failure mechanisms and apply controls according to strata management plan
2.7 Apply, monitor and record mining sequences according to site requirements
2.8 Identify, assess and record stress changes in the mining structure according to site requirements
2.9 Identify, assess and record geological structures encountered during the mining process according to site requirements
2.10 Apply action response plans according to strata management plan
2.11 Apply and monitor site procedures relating to strata management according to strata management plan and site requirements
2.12 Participate in audit and review requirements according to strata management plan

3. Apply monitoring and maintenance procedures

3.1 Carry out inspection and confirm that repair and maintenance activities are conducted according to strata management plan
3.2 Record, report and review maintenance and monitoring requirements and activities according to site requirements

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WH363	RIIMCU407D	Apply and monitor the strata management plan	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BFH2	RII40420	Certificate IV in Underground Coal Operations	Qualification