This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to escape from hazardous situations unaided in Coal and Metalliferous mining.

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles in Coal mining (Underground and Metalliferous mining (Underground)

Students will gain skills and knowledge to:

• Plan and prepare for escaping from hazardous situations unaided
• Assess and withdraw from hazardous situation
• Evacuate to fresh air
• Participate in post-incident debrief