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Apply and monitor the gas management plan

Apply and monitor the gas management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIMCU403D
State Code
WH359
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/05/2014
Field of Education
030303 - Mining Engineering
Original Release Date
29/05/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply and monitor the gas management plan in Coal mining. This unit is appropriate for those working in supervisory or technical specialist 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for the application of the gas management plan
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply gas management plan documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Communicate and explain responsibilities and tasks in an effective and timely manner
  • 1.4 Identify, obtain and allocate resources
  • 1.5 Identify individual training needs and preparing training plans
2. Apply the gas management plan
  • 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 Identify and interpret the impact of mine factors on the mines gas management
  • 2.3 Identify, assess and apply hazard control procedures associated with gas drainage and outburst mining conditions
  • 2.4 Apply procedures for the installation, operation and maintenance of mine gas monitoring systems
  • 2.5 Apply procedures for the installation and operation of gas management devices and systems
  • 2.6 Apply systems and procedures for the collection of gas samples
  • 2.7 Record and report monitoring system data
  • 2.8 Investigate changes in mine atmosphere status and report
  • 2.9 Interpret and apply procedures covering the relocation, operation and maintenance of drilling rigs and infrastructure
  • 2.10 Respond to alarms raised in accordance with the gas management plan
  • 2.11 Apply emergency and evacuation procedures
  • 2.12 Participate in systems audit and review requirements
  • 2.13 Implement training plans
3. Apply gas management system maintenance procedures
  • 3.1 Carry out inspections and ensure that repair and maintenance activities are conducted
  • 3.2 Record, report and review maintenance activities
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBW82 RIIMCU403E Apply and monitor the gas management plan Unit of competency