Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for the installation of ventilation systems
   • Access, interpret and apply installation of ventilation systems documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for the activity
   • Inspect and assess site conditions and determine if scaling is required
   • Conduct equipment pre-start checks and start up procedures
   • Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential risks and hazards
   • Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods
   • Use approved dust suppression and extraction equipment/methods
   • Ensure work area is ventilated before entry
2. Install and maintain vent
   • Isolate and lock out ventilation devices
   • Install and test catenary cable or secure to existing ground support mechanisms where appropriate
   • Hang and secure ventilation bag
   • Check vent for correct operation and replace and/or adjust vent if required
3. Remove vent
   • Isolate and lock out ventilation devices
   • Loosen and disconnect vent support mechanisms
   • Remove vent whilst ensuring the safety of personnel and associated equipment and services
   • Seal any reticulation system openings correctly to minimise entry of foreign material
4. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
   • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process and maintain written records
5. Plan and prepare for the installation of ventilation systems
   • Access, interpret and apply installation of ventilation systems documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, interpret, clarify and confirm work instructions
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
   • Select, and check for faults, equipment/tools for the activity
   • Inspect and assess site conditions and determine if scaling is required
   • Conduct equipment pre-start checks and start up procedures
   • Identify, address and report environmental issues, potential risks and hazards
   • Communicate with other equipment operators and personnel using approved communication methods
   • Use approved dust suppression and extraction equipment/methods
   • Ensure work area is ventilated before entry
6. Install and maintain vent
   • Isolate and lock out ventilation devices
   • Install and test catenary cable or secure to existing ground support mechanisms where appropriate
   • Hang and secure ventilation bag
   • Check vent for correct operation and replace and/or adjust vent if required
7. Remove vent
   • Isolate and lock out ventilation devices
   • Loosen and disconnect vent support mechanisms
   • Remove vent whilst ensuring the safety of personnel and associated equipment and services
   • Seal any reticulation system openings correctly to minimise entry of foreign material
8. Conduct housekeeping activities
   • Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials
   • Clean and maintain condition of equipment, ensure suitability for use, and address/report issues
   • Manage and/or report hazards, and maintain a safe working environment
   • Process and maintain written records

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of set installation including:

using appropriate dust suppression and extraction methods

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the installation and maintenance of vents that meets all of the required outcomes including:

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions, and convey work progress

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of set installation that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

conducting equipment pre-start checks and start up procedures

isolating and locking out ventilation devices

installing and testing catenary cable or securing to existing ground support mechanisms

hanging and securing ventilation bag

removing vent whilst ensuring safety of personnel and equipment

conducting housekeeping activities

---

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in installing and maintaining vent through:

risk assessment and hazard management

environmental issues

working underground

equipment parking

site conditions including:

basic geological and technical data

environmental issues

ground control characteristics and applications

dust suppression and extraction equipment

ventilation equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

site ventilation quality and quantity requirements

being prepared for events for fire/accident/emergency

---