NZQA Unit Standard 7146:  Demonstrate basic knowledge and ability required to work in an underground operation – Level 2, Credit 6

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Learning Objectives:

• Identify the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSW) and relevant regulations to work in an underground operation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and examine a self-rescuer.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cap lamps, and check and prepare a cap lamp.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the function of personal protective equipment.
• Describe safety measures for systems that supply energy to machinery and equipment and demonstrate the safe isolation of energy systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of personnel security, personnel accounting, navigation, and emergency procedures.
• Describe basic ventilation principles and practices for an underground operation.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of gases found in underground operations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unsupported ground and the purpose of scaling.

NZQA Unit Standard 21278:  Describe, install, and reassess support systems for an underground operation - Level 4, Credit 15

Pre-requisites:  Unit 7146, Demonstrate basic knowledge and ability required to work in an underground operation, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the forces that act at depth to influence the stability of openings in rock and strata.
• Describe the principles of proactive and reactive support systems.
• Describe ground conditions and support mechanisms for an underground operation.
• Describe opening dimensions for an underground operation.
• Install roof and sides supports in an underground operation.
• Reassess roof and sides, and ensure documentation is completed.