RIIMCU217 — Apply spontaneous combustion management measures

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40 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. 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 apply spontaneous combustion management measures

1.1Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to apply spontaneous combustion management measures
1.3Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures according to site requirements
1.4Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements
1.5Access, interpret and apply mine environmental, geological and survey data required to complete allocated work
1.6Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and identify steps required to respond to emergencies

2 Identify and recognise hazards

2.1Identify the fundamentals of spontaneous combustion
2.2Identify hazards related to mine gases and variations in barometric pressure
2.3Identify the effects of mine ventilation structures and the potential to bring about spontaneous combustion
2.4Identify and clarify physical spontaneous combustion indicators relevant to the work area
2.5Identify and clarify gaseous spontaneous combustion indicators relevant to the work area.
2.6Identify the range of causes of spontaneous combustion hazards related to underground coal stowage and conveyor systems

3 Identify and clarify operational requirements and control measures

3.1Identify methods and purposes of the mine atmosphere monitoring systems
3.2Identify the methods and purposes of control measures for the elimination or minimisation of spontaneous combustion risks

4 Implement and contribute to spontaneous combustion management measures

4.1Monitor and report on the spontaneous combustion status of the local work area within scope of own role
4.2Carry out inspections and monitoring and minimise associated coal stowage hazards according to site requirements and within scope of own role
4.3Maintain housekeeping requirements and minimise associated coal stowage hazards according to site requirements
4.4Report spontaneous combustion management situations requiring further action according to site requirements
4.5Identify and report errors or omissions in spontaneous combustion procedures within scope of own role

Performance evidence

apply spontaneous combustion management measures on at least two occasions, including: applying mine atmosphere monitoring systems, including: portable (hand held) monitoring; status monitoring, including: physical indications of spontaneous combustion, gaseous indications of spontaneous combustion, changes in ventilation conditions, defective seals; applying control measures to eliminate or minimise spontaneous combustion risks, including: grouting, digging-out, water infusion.
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for spontaneous combustion management measures, including: accessing, interpreting and applying general information on spontaneous combustion; recognising and reporting incidents and potential hazards associated with spontaneous combustion; identifying mine ventilation structures
work effectively with others to plan, prepare and conduct the application of spontaneous combustion management measures including: organising work activities to meet task requirements; communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions; complying with reporting requirements and procedures.

Knowledge evidence

key legislation required to apply spontaneous combustion management measures
key policies, procedures and documentation required to apply spontaneous combustion management measures, those relating to: work health and safety; environmental issues; hazard and risk management; mine operational activities; housekeeping
principles and techniques for identifying and managing mine gases, including: methane; carbon dioxide; hydrogen sulphide; normal atmospheric gases; carbon monoxide
spontaneous combustion causes and hazards, including: coal stowage hazards, including: spillage coal, waste products; physical spontaneous combustion indicators, including: smoke, haze, sweating, smell, heat
principles and techniques for applying spontaneous combustion management plan requirements, including procedures for: mine atmosphere monitoring; reporting requirements; ventilation systems and usage; mine plan; action plan; response plans; emergency procedures; individual group responsibilities
mine ventilation structures, including: stoppings; overcasts; regulators; preparation seals; fire doors; bulk heads; goaf seals; final seals; pressure chambers
techniques for interpreting and applying geological data
principles and techniques for applying gas monitoring systems
principles and techniques for applying spontaneous combustion reporting measures
principles and techniques for applying mine atmosphere monitoring systems, including: portable (hand held) monitoring; collection of bag samples; status monitoring, including: physical indications of spontaneous combustion, gaseous indications of spontaneous combustion, changes in ventilation conditions, defective seals, damage to monitoring systems/equipment
principles and techniques for applying control measures for eliminating or minimising spontaneous combustion risks, including: grouting; digging-out; sealing; water infusion; inertisation
key characteristics, capabilities and limitations of equipment required for spontaneous combustion management
principles and techniques for addressing, reporting and responding to relevant hazards and emergencies
site requirements for completing maintenance records and reports, including reporting ventilation status
basic techniques for communicating job activities with others.

Foundation skills

Reading: Identifies and interprets information from workplace documentation
Self-management: Monitors and minimises own exposure to worksite risks and hazards during activities

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