Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
standards and procedures required to support the ventilation management plan, which may include those for:
construction
action response
permit to work
condition monitoring
auditing
maintenance
document control
atmosphere monitoring
ventilation system control
communication systems
survey procedures
sealing procedures
changes
training and systems recording/reporting
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and Workplace Relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Ventilation management plan may include:
establishing procedures for maintaining optimum mine ventilation including:
hazard identification and quantification
relevant emergency and evacuation procedures
risk assessment
authority and responsibility
controls established to manage identified risks
reporting and communication
document control
audit and review
Ventilation management training applies to:
mine workers
trades people
permanent employees
contractors
mine officials
other relevant special requirements
Mine atmosphere includes:
areas in the general mine district
areas into waste working
goafs in the mine
and may include, but is not limited to:
temperature
gases
humidity
air flow
dust
other particulates
take out areas
Ventilation control device includes:
door
regulator
seal
stopping
air crossings
pressure chambers
other control device to control or direct ventilation flows in a mine, and may include:
doors
regulators
seals
stoppings
air crossings
bulk heads
goaf seals and pressure chambers
air locks
fans
walls/barricades
vent bags
shafts
rises
Defects may include:
inferior design/deterioration of materials
inadequate quality of construction
physical damage
water damage
Water may impact on the mine ventilation management plan through liberation of:
dissolved gases
capture of soluble gases and fumes
gas drainage efficiency
seam moisture infusion or drainage
dust liberation and suppression
large ingresses disrupting ventilation networks
ventilation requirements for pumping stations
influence on sponcom propensity
humidity
hydrostatic pressure

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 and/or 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 and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
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 candidate's:
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.