Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply and monitor the ventilation management plan

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for application and monitoring of the ventilation management plan

interpret and apply a limited range of mathematical and scientific theoremslaws related to ventilation

collect collate and interpret ventilation data

interpret and apply ventilation device constructioninstallation specifications

conduct enquiriesinvestigations and prepare reports

communicate effectively in the workplace

access interpret and apply data from monitoring systems and equipment

operate handheld monitoring equipment

apply risk management processes and techniques

initiate ventilation training

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to apply and monitor the ventilation management plan

legislative and statutory requirements for ventilation including air quality maximum values control and distribution flammable gas and dust limits ventilation fans gas monitoring respirable dust limits and inspections and recordingreporting

methods of mine ventilation and their applicationslimitations

methods of panel ventilation and their applicationslimitations

impact of mining techniques and mine and panel design on ventilation

mine roadways and shafts and their impact on mine ventilation

impact of geological characteristics and seam gradients on mine ventilation design

impacts on the ventilation system of gas drainage spontaneous combustion outburst and windblast

mine gases the types and their characteristics sources physiological effects and methods of detection

dust fumes and other particulate matter the types sources physical and physiological effect and controlmitigation methods

mine fires the types sources of ignition possible effects on the ventilation circuit and preventioncontrolmitigation methods

mine explosions the types ignition sources possible effects on the ventilation circuits and preventioncontrolmitigation methods

pressure changes causes the impacts on the ventilation system and responses

heathumidity the sources and factors which may impact on mine ventilation and personnel

mine fans

ventilation control devices

degassing

methods of control

fixed ventilation monitoring systems types uses and limitations

portable monitoring equipment types characteristics uses and limitations

ventilation management plan development requirements and processes

ventilation surveys including the types frequency and method for conduct including pressurequantitytemperature and gas

dust surveys for irrespirable quantity

processes and techniques for determining alarms and trigger pointslevels

emergency and disaster plan response

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for application and monitoring of the ventilation management plan

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient application and monitoring of the ventilation management plan

working with others to plan prepare and conduct application and monitoring of the ventilation management plan

evidence of the consistent successful application and monitoring of the ventilation management plan

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the application and monitoring of the ventilation management plan

provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the application and monitoring of the ventilation management plan

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

Ventilation management plan may include:

Ventilation management training applies to:

Mine atmosphere includes:

Ventilation control device includes:

Defects may include:

Water may impact on the mine ventilation management plan through liberation of: