Coal Mines Deputies Course*

Course complies with MNCU 40304 : Certificate IV in Underground Coal Mining.

MNCG1002A       Implement and apply the risk management process
MNCU1104A       Apply the spontaneous combustion management plan
MNCU1108A       Apply and monitor the ventilation management plan
MNCU1113A       Apply and monitor the gas management plan
MNCU1133A       Apply and monitor the strata management plan
MNCU1138A       Apply and monitor mine transport system and production equipment
MNCU1143A      Apply and monitor mine services and infrastructure systems
MNCU1153A       Apply and monitor mine emergency preparedness and response
                               systems
MNCU1048A       Conduct shotfiring
MNCU1118A       Apply and monitor the gas drainage management plan
MNCU1123A       Apply and monitor the outburst management plan

The successful completion of these Units will fulfil the Part A The educational requirements section of the application to sit for a Deputies Certificate NSW.

There are three (2) additional non-assessed lectures conducted during the course being:-

Coal mining legislation
Exam technique

Included in the course:

All course materials with printed modules covering:-

Study guide
Lecture overheads
Theory and practical assessments
Relevant case studies and/or managers rules
Marking of all assessments
Trial oral examination for sucessful written candidates

The monthly lecture will be conducted at venues in the appropriate areas.

Lectures will be one day per month plus a tutorial where required.

The shot firing module will be run over three days

Costs not included:

Organised field trips designed to meet the needs of the participants – Spon Comb, Outburst and Gas Drainage practical visits.

Mine based Mentors:

The course is designed around the participant completing a number of theory and practical mine based assessments. To coordinate this and assist the participants, the mine needs to allocate a mentor/s.

The role of mentors is to assist and direct the participant during the course. They should not answer questions directly but point the participant in the right direction.

The mentors play a major role in the course so their selection should be based on the following:

Mentors should:

Have a sound mining knowledge base (both theory and practical).
Have time allocated to assist the participants on a regular basis.
Be regularly accessible to participants.
Have commitment to the course
Have access to the world wide web.
Be available to attend mentor meeting/training days for approximately 1 hour at the start of the course and another mid year.

There is nothing to prohibit a mentor being a mine deputy or a retired undermanager as long as they have the skills and support to do the job.

Costs:

Standard Module $550

Shotfiring $1100

All enquires to:

Robert Bull

Mines Rescue Pty Ltd

PO Box 409

Singleton NSW 2330

Ph: 0408731228 (m)

Fax: 65732007

robert.bull@rescue.coalservices.com.au