When you have met the following requirements you can then make an
application to EXITO. This CoC needs to be
renewed every 3 years.
Unit Standard
|
Description
|
Level
|
Credit
|
|
2401 |
Safely shut down and isolate machines and equipment |
3 |
3 |
|
3271 |
Suppress fire with hand extinguishers and fixed hose reels |
2 |
1 |
|
7142 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the application of regulatory requirements to manage an extractive site |
6 |
25 |
|
7143 |
Inspect and report on extractive site and operations |
5 |
10 |
|
7144 |
Review and implement plans for ongoing operations of an extractive site |
5 |
15 |
|
7146 |
Demonstrate basic knowledge and ability required to work in an underground mine |
2 |
6 |
|
8899 |
Plan storage for product processed at extractive sites |
4 |
8 |
|
8922 |
Conduct safety checks prior to equipment usage at an extractives site |
2 |
2 |
|
15660 |
Analyse and select mining and transportation plant for a metalliferous underground extractive site |
6 |
15 |
|
15662 |
Evaluate ground conditions and design support methods for underground mines and tunnels |
6 |
20 |
|
15666 |
Demonstrate knowledge of geology for underground extraction |
4 |
10 |
|
15669 |
Demonstrate knowledge of tunnelling methods |
5 |
15 |
|
15672 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the Mines Rescue Service |
2 |
2 |
|
16686 |
Conduct an incident investigation at an extraction site |
5 |
8 |
|
17691 |
Use mathematics to solve problems in an extractive industries workplace |
4 |
15 |
|
17705 |
Describe, develop, and maintain basic ventilation systems for an underground mine or tunnel |
4 |
15 |
|
21278 |
Describe, install, and reassess support systems for an underground mine |
4 |
15 |
|
21281 |
Interpret and test for gases in an underground extraction site |
4 |
15 |
|
21821 |
Supply, maintain, deliver, and store services for an underground mine |
3 |
15 |
Unit Standard
|
Description
|
Level
|
Credit
|
|
7145 |
Design, establish, and maintain effective ventilation systems for an underground mine |
5 |
20 |
|
OR |
|
|
|
|
21280 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and design an effective ventilation system in an underground mine |
6 |
20 |
UNRESTRICTED (EXPLOSIVES USED)
If explosives are used on your site, either by yourself or a contractor, in addition to completing the relevant units above you are also required to complete the following unit standards. The certificate will have written on it “unrestricted”.
If you have a certificate with the “Endorsement Explosives are not used” and you wish to have an unrestricted certificate you will need to complete the units below and apply for an Unrestricted Certificate.
Unit Standard
|
Description
|
Level
|
Credit
|
|
17694 |
Demonstrate knowledge of explosives and their properties |
2 |
2 |
|
21152 |
Demonstrate knowledge of storing explosives for use in extractive industries |
4 |
10 |
Certificate of Competence as an A-Grade Tunnel Manager
(1) The holder of a certificate of competence as an A-grade tunnel manager must have the qualifications and experience set out in paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) The holder must have passed:
(a) the unit standards above; and
(b) if the holder works in an operation where explosives are used, the unit standards 21152 and 17694 need to be completed.
(3) The holder must satisfy the secretary that:
(a) he or she has had, in the aggregate, at least 2 years’ work experience in the workings of a tunnel; or
(b) he or she has had, in the aggregate, at least 12 months’ work experience in the workings of a tunnel, and at least 2 years’ work experience in the underground workings of a mine or coal mine; or
(c) he or she:
(i) is currently the holder of a certificate of competence as a first-class mine manager; and
(ii) has had at least 12 months’ work experience in a tunnel.
