MPQC
Level 4
QN: 610/2911/7
Curriculum Active
MPQC Level 4 Diploma for Mines Rescue Officers
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by MPQC. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 352 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
MPQC
Syllabus Units
17 Units
Guided Hours
352 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Acquire, Store and Issue Resources to Provide Service Delivery in Mines Rescue Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Make an accurate assessment of known and anticipated resource needs.2.
- Monitor the availability and quantity of resources under own control to ensure cost effective and efficient service delivery.3.
- Identify and report to relevant people deficiencies in the availability of resources.4. Acquire / issue resources to maintain specified levels within own level of authority.5.
- Ensure own records are in the agreed format
- complete, accurate and available to all authorised users.6.
- Understand how to communicate the needs of the organisation in accordance with policies and procedures.7. Actively seek opportunities to improve service delivery / storage of resources and report these to relevant people.8.
- Ensure resources are secure from unauthorised access and stored in the specified location.9.
- Ensure own methods of storage avoid hazard and risk to people, property and the environment.10. Issue the specified resources as requested or instructed.11. Control issue of resources to ensure sufficient supplies are available to meet actual and anticipated demands.12.
- Explore alternative sources of supply.13. Avoid wastage and control costs by efficient use of resources.14. Make people aware of relevant health and safety guidance when issuing resources.
2
Control Activities Under Emergency Conditions in Mines Rescue Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Instigate the emergency call out procedure.2. Instigate/maintain a station log
- Instigate/maintain incident attendance sheet.4.
- Establish and maintain communication with relevant staff throughout period of duty.5.
- Ensure that the emergency call vehicle is equipped with sufficient reserve equipment to meet any additional needs from the mine.6. Confirm that vehicles are fuelled and ready for immediate use.7. Confirm stock levels of oxygen, gas and other consumables including ordering “out of hours”.8.
- Prepare apparatus servicing area for return of used equipment.9. Source appropriate mine plan and update with operational information on a regular basis.10. Confirm specialist equipment is checked and made ready for transportation.11. Instigate/maintain rota for personnel involved in operations.12.
- Communicate with other mines /rescue stations/specialist companies for further manpower/equipment.13. Control other activities.14.
- Ensure relevant records are completed and stored in accordance with organisational procedures
- Respond promptly and effectively to changes in circumstances.
3
Control Major Mining Hazards
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to control major mining hazards.2.
- Understand how to control major mining hazards.
4
Deal with Mine Surface Incidents
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Respond promptly to request for attendance at incident.2. Locate the incident site.3. Set up an incident control centre.4.
- Carry out an assessment of the incident site and situation.5.
- Ensure the incident site is made safe.6. Confirm that team and equipment are operational.7. Request any additional resources to deal with incident
- Take measurements and photographs of the incident and area.9.
- Monitor the incident/area environment.10.
- Complete records of the incident.11.
- Report to the authorised authority with responsibility for the incident.12. Liaise with other incident stakeholders as appropriate.13. Hand over responsibility for the incident/site to the relevant authority.14. Take practical steps to deal with the incident.
5
Develop Training Sessions in Mines Rescue Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify the purpose of and necessary outcomes from the training session.2.
- Produce specific aims and objectives for the session.3.
- Identify different ways to deliver the session.4. Consider the appropriate use of technology-based delivery and e-learning.5. Choose ways of delivering the session which meet the aims and objectives of the session.6.
- Identify the resources needed to deliver the session.7.
- Ensure all learning materials are available.8.
- Ensure that the method chosen will promote equal opportunities and access.9. Include a range of appropriate techniques and activities throughout the session, including technology-based learning.10.
- Evaluate how effective the session is against the aims and objectives.
6
Establish and Maintain a Fresh Air Base/Bronze Command Point in Mines Rescue Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Establish and maintain effective communication with all relevant control points.2. Confirm that site chosen for fresh air base is suitable.3. Commence/maintain the incident log(s).4.
- Establish/maintain contact with person in charge of underground operations.5.
- Ensure rescue personnel and equipment are fit for the purpose, tested and used correctly.6. Make effective arrangements for segregation, storage and transport of rescue personnel and equipment into and out of mine.7. Make arrangements for environmental monitoring/air analysis including transportation of samples out of mine.8.
- Carry out briefing of team captain/team before going operational and on return to fresh air base.9.
- Ensure up to date mine plans are available and issued accordingly.10.
- Ensure the correct personal protective equipment is available and issued.11. Make arrangements for the treatment and transport of casualties out of the mine.12. Assist in securing safety of non-rescue personnel involved in operations.13.
- Respond promptly and effectively to changing circumstances
- Complete records and reports according to statutory and organisational requirements.
7
Establish Ventilation for Mines Rescue
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Select appropriate environmental measuring equipment.2. Check that environmental measuring equipment is functioning correctly.3. Take measurements to establish the quality of the ventilation.4.
- Report results of measurement(s) to the appropriate authority.5.
- Report the physical situation and damage to the appropriate authority.6.
- Respond to instructions from appropriate authority.7. Remove spoil and/or equipment to restore adequate ventilation.8. When required
- install and/or reposition equipment to restore adequate ventilation.
8
Fight Underground Mine Fire
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Obtain and use relevant information from senior person at mine.2. Confirm transport arrangements to and from assembly point/s in the mine as near to the fire as safety permits.3. Confirm that personnel and equipment are operational.4.
- Communicate effectively with relevant persons/control points.5. Confirm that it is safe to use the assembly point/s as base for fire-fighting operations.6. Commence/maintain an incident log.7. Ascertain what fire-fighting equipment is required to fight the fire.8. Ascertain what fire-fighting equipment is available to fight the fire.9. Request any additional resources required.10.
- Establish areas from which fire-fighting operations will commence.11.
- Establish monitoring points to protect staff from effects of fire.12. Allocate staff and resources to fight the fire.13.
- Identify and specify the appropriate PPE/RPE and ensure it is worn/used by those involved in fire-fighting operations.14. Ascertain hazards/control measures associated with fighting the mine fire.15. Set up an appropriate system to address the safety aspects associated with fighting the fire.16.
- Ensure organisational procedures are followed when using water from pressurised pipe ranges/hydrants.17.
- Organise team(s) to run out fire hose(s).18. Confirm that approved signals are used between team members when switching water supply on/off.19. Oversee the adding/removing of lengths of hose.20. Supervise the replacement of a burst hose.21. Oversee selection/safe use of appropriate ancillary equipment.22.
- Ensure that correct manual handling techniques are adopted by personnel throughout operations.23.
- Respond positively to changing environmental conditions.24. Protect staff from effects of mine fires.25. Oversee correct selection and operation of alternative firefighting media.26.
- Ensure that logistics associated with fire-fighting operations are maintained.27. Deal effectively with a spontaneous combustion.28. Take appropriate steps to prevent the fire from re-igniting.29. De-pressurise fire hoses in accordance with company procedures.30. Instigate after use care of hoses
- Segregate damaged used fire-fighting equipment to facilitate removal from mine.32.
- Establish/maintain an exclusion zone around fire area pending further investigation by interested parties.33. Make arrangements for replenishment/replacement of used materials/equipment.34.
- Complete organisational reports/records.
9
Identify Health and Safety Hazards and Risks in Mines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify hazards in the workplace and their existing controls.2.
- Identify people who are at risk from hazards.3.
- Assess the level of risk arising from the hazard.4. Seek advice from managers or specialists in risk assessment when appropriate.5.
- Report hazards constituting a high risk immediately to the responsible person(s).6. Deal with hazards which constitute a low risk in accordance with organisational and operational procedures.7. Encourage suggestions from subordinates for reducing risks to health and safety.8. Give suggestions to control or reduce risks to health and safety to the responsible person(s).9. Make recommendations for training where necessary.10.
- Keep clear records conforming to company requirements.
10
Maintain the Surface Emergency Base/Rescue Room in Mines Rescue Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Confirm that utility services are working normally.2. Commence/maintain rescue room log.3. Control and document the arrival and departure of rescue workers.4. Confirm fitness and competences of rescue workers
- Organise rescue teams.6.
- Establish/maintain communication with other control points
- Allocate/ supervise checks on equipment.8.
- Organise movements around transport times.9.
- Be able to use a succession planner in accordance with policies and procedures.10. Arrange segregation of used equipment.11.
- Establish arrangements for delivery/uplifting of equipment for service/maintenance.12.
- Ensure the room is used exclusively for rescue operations.13.
- Ensure records/reports are completed according to statutory requirements and organisational procedures.14.
- Carry out briefings at shift changeovers.15. Advise on capabilities/limitations of rescue service.16.
- Plan for bringing in staff from other areas.17.
- Respond appropriately and promptly to changes in circumstances
11
Mine Escape and Emergency Organisation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Plan inspection visits to mine(s).2.
- Select and prepare test equipment and record sheets for visit to mine.3. Confirm access routes/signage to emergency accommodation/associated facilities, emergency winder and emergency vehicle parking are in place.4.
- Identify person responsible for inspection/maintenance of facilities on day to day basis.5. Confirm emergency accommodation/facilities are in good order.6. Confirm emergency equipment is in good order.7. Confirm that servicing/maintenance of equipment provided is in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
- Using relevant test equipment
- carry out tests on equipment provided for escape and rescue purposes.9. Check that contact numbers on emergency call out lists are up to date and working normally.10. Check relevant mine plans including the mine emergency plan.11.
- Complete records/reports according to legislative requirements and organisational procedures.
12
Provide Leadership in own Area of Responsibility in a Mine
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create a clear vision of where own area is going, together with supportive objectives and operational plans.2.
- Ensure that people working within own area of responsibility understand and can see how the vision, objectives and operational plans link to the vision and objectives of the overall organisation.3. Steer personnel successfully through own area (of responsibilities) in relation to difficulties, challenges and potential conflict.4.
- Create and maintain a culture within own area which encourages and recognises creativity and innovation
- Develop a range of leadership styles and select and apply them to appropriate situations and people.6.
- Communicate regularly, making effective use of a range of different communication methods, with all the people working within own area and show that they listen to what they say.7. Give people in own area support and advice when they need it especially during periods of setback and change.8. Motivate people in own area to achieve their work and development objectives and provide recognition when they are successful.9. Empower people in own area to develop their own ways of working and take their own decisions within agreed boundaries.10. Encourage people to give a lead in their own areas of expertise and show willingness to follow this lead.11. Win, through own performance, the trust and support of people within own area for own leadership and get regular feedback on own performance.
13
Respond to Underground Mine Emergency
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Follow organisational procedures on receipt of call for assistance.2. Turn out rescue team(s).3. Make arrangements for travelling to the mine.4. On arrival report to local management.5.
- Carry out reporting protocols for updating on the situation.6. Agree an initial course of action with senior official on duty.7. Confirm that the team and equipment are operational.8. Obtain and interpret relevant mine plans.9.
- Establish travel arrangements to pre-agreed site for commencing rescue operations.
14
Save and Preserve Endangered Life in Mines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Confirm what is to be done with the relevant people and keep them updated on progress.2. Make best use of own equipment safely and within its limitations to carry out the search and deal with known and anticipated risks.3. Conduct the search within own designated area.4.
- Use and adhere to ongoing risk assessment to minimise risk to self and others.5. Take account of everything which may affect the result of the search.6. Administer aid to minimise further injury and suffering.7. Make best use of own equipment safely and within its limitations to carry out the rescue.8. Help to take casualties to a place of safety.9.
- Prioritise casualties according to their signs and symptoms and injuries.10. Give treatment to support the stabilisation of casualties’ condition.11. Make best use of own equipment safely and within its limitations to provide treatment.12.
- Monitor casualties’ condition until handed over to relevant person(s).13. Give relevant people clear information on own actions and any treatment of casualties.14.
- Operate safely within own agreed level of authority and responsibility.15. Reassure casualties in a calm and considerate way.16.
- Ensure that deceased are identified, reported to the relevant people and that the remains are preserved from further harm whenever possible.17.
- Communicate with people and agencies in a way that is supportive, constructive, positive and timely.18.
- Complete records and make sure they are in the agreed format, accurate, legible and available to authorised people.
15
Seal Areas Underground and Re-Open Sealed Areas Underground in Mines Rescue Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify site(s) suitable for construction of stopping.2.
- Select appropriate type/construction of stopping.3.
- Calculate minimum length of stopping required.4. Estimate material requirements for the stopping.5. Estimate manpower requirements/time needed to construct stopping.6.
- Identify environmental factors which may influence number of staff required particularly if wearing breathing apparatus.7.
- Ensure that sites selected for stoppings are clearly marked.8.
- Justify selection of access tubes (if required).9. Ascertain what utilities may need to be incorporated when erecting stopping.10.
- Establish safe system of work for safe erection of stopping.11. Make inventory of equipment/tools needed.12. Allocate duties to staff.13. Confirm that the team and equipment are operational.14.
- Establish/maintain communication with those involved where more than one stopping is being erected.15.
- Ensure trenching out activities are carried out in accordance with organisational procedures.16.
- Ensure correct isolation/drainage procedures are used prior to disconnecting/removal of cables/pipe ranges.17. Check that containment wall(s) is built in accordance with organisational procedures.18.
- Ensure that stopping is infilled and “topped out” in accordance with organisational procedures.19. Check that access tubes and other utility services are installed in compliance with organisational procedures.20.
- Ensure that deliveries onto site are stored safely and in correct order of need.21.
- Ensure organisational procedures are followed when using water from pressurised pipe ranges/hydrants.22. Supervise installation of additional ventilation to improve environmental conditions at stopping site.23.
- Ensure that environmental monitoring is carried out/recorded at suitable intervals.24.
- Ensure that air samples are taken at required time and promptly dispatched.25. Promptly report on progress being made and any problems/defects rising/encountered.26. Supervise precautionary action to be taken within a fire area before sealing off.27. Arrange prompt transportation for personnel, equipment, materials (particularly when breathing apparatus is being used).28.
- Ensure that equipment/tools are used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.29. Supervise arrangements for final sealing off of stopping(s).30. Supervise construction of additional wall(s) should balancing chambers need to be erected.31. Confirm that services required to provide pressure balancing are incorporated into the construction of the additional wall(s).32.
- Select the method by which the area is to be re-opened.33. Confirm from any air analysis samples taken from beyond the seals that the explosion/fire risk is minimal.34.
- Use weather forecasts to identify more favourable conditions for re-opening.35. Instigate general precautions to be followed prior to re-opening.36.
- Determine equipment requirements needed to gain access through the stopping.37.
- Establish ventilation requirements for stopping sites when preparing to gain access through stoppings.38. Specify the number of people to be involved in operation.39. Specify breathing apparatus and other ancillary equipment requirements.40.
16
Service and Maintain Breathing Apparatus and Equipment in Mines Rescue Operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Maintain and test rescue equipment and confirm state of operational readiness.2. Correctly identify faults, defects, discrepancies or other issues requiring action.3.
- Investigate and rectify faults, repair damage and replace worn or unsuitable components to correct specification.4. Decant and recharge cylinders to meet service needs.5. Test air purity, pressures and operational readiness on equipment after service or repair.6. Obtain or confirm required certification.7.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of service, maintenance and testing.8.
- Monitor stock levels and maintain adequate supply to meet operational needs.
17
Use and Update Mine Plans and Records
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Locate, obtain and identify plan(s) relevant to the work.2. Correctly interpret the plan(s).3. Consult with appropriate people where clarification or additional information is required.4. Locate
- identify and confirm equipment from mine plans.5. Initiate prompt corrective action where plans and equipment locations do not cor
- Ensure any problems or conditions outside their area of responsibility are reported promptly to the appropriate person.7. Inform others affected of anomalies raised in LO6 and ensure safety of personnel whilst queries and discrepancies are addressed.8.
- Complete records or reports according to legislative requirements and organisational procedures.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/2911/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- MPQC
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2023