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RIIERR309D — Establish and operate from fresh air base

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What an assessment for RIIERR309D must cover

66 assessable components: 3 elements (30 performance criteria), 15 performance evidence and 21 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare to establish a fresh air base

  • 1.1Access, interpret and apply establishing a fresh air base documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • 1.5Communicate and coordinate activities with others prior to, during and on completion of the work activity
  • 1.6Develop strategies for the establishment of a fresh air base
  • 1.7Access, interpret and analyse mine plans, characteristics, data and reports, and locate and assess potential affected zones
  • 1.8Confirm affected fresh air zones through atmospheric testing
  • 1.9Identify and organise/obtain fresh air base resources
  • 1.10Test all fresh air base resources are fit for service
  • 1.11Test selected testing and monitoring instruments are fit for service
  • 1.12Select and coordinate fresh air base personnel

2 Establish the fresh air base

  • 2.1Transport and install allocated fresh air base resources
  • 2.2Test site gas levels and ensure they are within specified limits
  • 2.3Inspect roof, sides and floor and ensure stability and safety
  • 2.4Install monitoring equipment
  • 2.5Monitor integrity of atmosphere and identify atmospheric changes
  • 2.6Maintain fresh air base in respirable air
  • 2.7Ensure escape strategy and equipment availability and coordinate fresh air base escape in emergency conditions
  • 2.8Identify and install communication equipment in fresh air base and test for effective, clear and reliable operation

3 Operate from fresh air base

  • 3.1Monitor atmosphere and ensure compliance with designated limits, record data at recommended intervals
  • 3.2Communicate atmosphere conditions to Incident Control and receive instructions
  • 3.3Relocate fresh air base
  • 3.4Inform rescue team of fresh air base relocation and reason for decision
  • 3.5Control and monitor rescue team activities and movements and ensure team safety
  • 3.6Identify available fresh air base equipment and maintain in a state of readiness
  • 3.7Brief, confirm, record information and dispatch rescue team
  • 3.8Coordinate and control ancillary personnel and operations
  • 3.9Maintain communications with teams and Incident Control
  • 3.10Carry out handover briefings with oncoming personnel and ensure continuity of operations

Performance evidence

  • locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures
  • works effectively with others to undertake and complete the establishment of and operating from a fresh air base that meets all the required outcomes including:
  • complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
  • communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
  • communicating clearly and concisely with others to coordinate work activities
  • operating emergency communication systems
  • demonstrates completion of establishing and operating from a fresh air base that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
  • reading mine plans and navigating in mines
  • reading maps and interpreting symbols
  • identify and select fresh air base resources
  • establishing, relocating and working from a fresh air base
  • operating atmospheric testing and monitoring instruments
  • wearing and using escape apparatus
  • establishing search patterns and marking underground routes
  • conducting handover briefings with oncoming personnel to ensure continuity of operations

Knowledge evidence

  • the types and causes of hazards and incidents in underground mines
  • accessing and interpreting geological and survey data
  • the effects of hot and humid atmospheres
  • the location and distribution of caches
  • the trigger points to initiate emergency response to alarms
  • the location and purpose of a place of safety
  • identifying and using guidance systems and markers
  • site emergency plans
  • the implications of types of adverse environmental conditions
  • the location of escape routes and alternative escape routes
  • the functions of mine ventilation systems
  • the types and effects of mine gases
  • the rescue team structure, roles and responsibilities
  • the role and responsibilities of the Fresh Air Base Controller
  • the structure, role and responsibilities of Incident Control
  • the roles of external agencies
  • the operation and limitations of breathing apparatus
  • identifying and complying with standby/emergency procedures for fresh air base
  • ignition sources
  • types of fire and fire control methods
  • factors affecting oxygen/air consumption

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What does an assessment tool for RIIERR309D need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIERR309D needs to address all 66 unit components: 3 elements with 30 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 21 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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