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Establish and maintain the ventilation management system
Establish and maintain the ventilation management system
Unit of competency
National Code
RIIUND601A
RIIUND601A
State Code
WB530
WB530
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/12/2013
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/12/2013
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system in the resources and infrastructure industries. It includes identifying, analysing and evaluating: hazards associated with the mine atmosphere, events which impact on ventilation and mine ventilation control options and measures. It also includes design and development of the ventilation management system, establishment of the ventilation management plan, planning and preparing for the implementation of the plan, and auditing and reviewing the plan. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards associated with mine atmosphere
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity
- 1.2. Identify and evaluate the sources and hazards of dust, gases and fumes
- 1.3. Identify, analyse and evaluate the likely impact of gas drainage
- 1.4. Identify, analyse and evaluate the hazards of spontaneous combustion, fire and explosion
- 1.5. Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of ventilation pressure differentials
- 1.6. Identify, analyse and evaluate the effect of changes in air temperature, pressure and humidity
2. Identify, analyse and evaluate events which impact on ventilation
- 2.1. Identify and evaluate the impact of disruption to the ventilation system
- 2.2. Identify and evaluate the causes and effects of re-circulation
- 2.3. Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for and likely impact of windblast
- 2.4. Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for and likely impact of outburst
- 2.5. Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of holing into previous workings
- 2.6. Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of water
- 2.7. Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for, and likely impact of spontaneous combustion, fires and explosion
3. Identify, analyse and evaluate mine ventilation control options and measures
- 3.1. Identify, analyse and evaluate the types, applications and limitations of the ventilation control devices
- 3.2. Identify and evaluate the impact of mine design on the ventilation system
- 3.3. Identify and evaluate the methods, purposes and limitations of mine monitoring systems and processes
4. Design and develop the ventilation management system
- 4.1. Access, interpret and clarify the legislative and site requirements related to ventilation management
- 4.2. Incorporate the principles and requirements of mine ventilation including the effects of mine gases into the design and development of the ventilation system
- 4.3. Identify design criteria and specification for ventilation networks and incorporate into the design and development of the mine ventilation system
- 4.4. Identify, evaluate and incorporate the requirement for mine fans into the design and development of the ventilation system
- 4.5. Evaluate ventilation control device options against requirements and incorporate into the design and development of the ventilation system
- 4.6. Incorporate ventilation and environmental monitoring systems into the design and development of the ventilation system
5. Establish the ventilation management plan
- 5.1. Establish and incorporate mine ventilation objectives, systems descriptions and responsibilities into the ventilation management plan
- 5.2. Establish procedures for the installation, operation and maintenance of ventilation monitoring systems in the ventilation management plan
- 5.3. Prepare and establish procedures for the installation, operation and changes to ventilation control devices in the ventilation management plan
- 5.4. Determine trigger levels for each hazard and incorporate into the ventilation management plan
- 5.5. Establish a ventilation system maintenance program and procedures and incorporate into the ventilation management plan
- 5.6. Incorporate audit, review and update procedures for the ventilation systems into the ventilation management plan
- 5.7. Establish a program including systems and procedures to satisfy identified ventilation management training requirements
- 5.8. Establish a procedure for planning, controlling, implementing, recording and communicating changes to mine ventilation systems and components and incorporate into the ventilation management plan
6. Plan and prepare for the implementation of the ventilation management plan
- 6.1. Identify and interpret the legislative and site requirements related to the ventilation management plan
- 6.2. Access and interpret the ventilation management plan
- 6.3. Identify, clarify and communicate to all personnel roles and responsibilities as specified in the ventilation management plan
- 6.4. Identify, forecast, obtain and allocate/schedule resources required for the implementation of the ventilation management plan
- 6.5. Implement the ventilation management training program
- 6.6. Encourage, receive, review and, where appropriate, implement suggestions and recommendations for changes to ventilation management implementation procedures
7. Audit and review the ventilation management plan
- 7.1. Audit ventilation standards for compliance with relevant legislative and ventilation management plan specifications
- 7.2. Audit ventilation control devices for compliance with relevant legislative and ventilation management plan requirements
- 7.3. Audit monitoring systems for compliance with relevant legislative and ventilation management plan standards
- 7.4. Audit ventilation recording systems for compliance with the ventilation management plan
- 7.5. Audit ventilation system maintenance program and procedures for compliance with the ventilation management plan
- 7.6. Audit the ventilation management training program for currency, relevance and compliance with the requirements of the ventilation management plan
- 7.7. Audit and review the planning process of future ventilation requirements
- 7.8. Identify and correct non-compliance or other discrepancies/deficiencies revealed by audit
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, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Hazards of spontaneous combustion, fires and explosion may include:
noxious and flammable gases
heat
contaminants
altered ventilation pressures/flows
direct physical impacts and weakening of the strata
complete disruption to the ventilation system
Temperature, pressure and humidity may be impacted by:
climate conditions
ventilation quantities
location of workplaces
mine layout and design
location of mine entries
depth
adjacent strata type
number and types of machinery
seam gas composition under varying temperatures and pressures
Ventilation system may include:
waste and sealed areas and all surface and underground fans and ventilation devices which control or impact on the mine ventilation
Effects of re-circulation may include:
a build up of contaminant concentration (gas, fumes, dust, heat) and a decrease in oxygen
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 spontaneous combustion propensity
humidity and hydrostatic pressure
Fires may include:
solid
liquid
gas
metals
Ventilation control devices may include:
doors
regulators
seals
stoppings
air crossings
bulk heads
goaf seals and pressure chambers
air locks
fans
Impact of mine design on the ventilation system may include:
surface access
mining method/rate
barrier pillars and segregation of roadways
system of mining
bleeder or back returns
number of headings
bleeders
geological features
Mine gases may include:
gases from other introduced sources such as:
methane
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
oxides of nitrogen
hydrogen
sulphur dioxide
hydrogen sulphide
hydrocarbons
contaminations
oxygen
nitrogen
Ventilation management plans establish procedures for maintaining optimum mine ventilation including:
mine hazard identification and quantification
emergency and evacuation procedures
risk assessment
authority and responsibility
controls established to manage identified risks
reporting and communication
document control
audit and review
Maintenance of the ventilation monitoring system may include:
inspection
servicing
repair
Ventilation management training applies to:
mine workers
tradespeople
permanent employees
contractors
mine officials
other specific requirements
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Hazards of spontaneous combustion, fires and explosion may include:
noxious and flammable gases
heat
contaminants
altered ventilation pressures/flows
direct physical impacts and weakening of the strata
complete disruption to the ventilation system
Temperature, pressure and humidity may be impacted by:
climate conditions
ventilation quantities
location of workplaces
mine layout and design
location of mine entries
depth
adjacent strata type
number and types of machinery
seam gas composition under varying temperatures and pressures
Ventilation system may include:
waste and sealed areas and all surface and underground fans and ventilation devices which control or impact on the mine ventilation
Effects of re-circulation may include:
a build up of contaminant concentration (gas, fumes, dust, heat) and a decrease in oxygen
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 spontaneous combustion propensity
humidity and hydrostatic pressure
Fires may include:
solid
liquid
gas
metals
Ventilation control devices may include:
doors
regulators
seals
stoppings
air crossings
bulk heads
goaf seals and pressure chambers
air locks
fans
Impact of mine design on the ventilation system may include:
surface access
mining method/rate
barrier pillars and segregation of roadways
system of mining
bleeder or back returns
number of headings
bleeders
geological features
Mine gases may include:
gases from other introduced sources such as:
methane
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
oxides of nitrogen
hydrogen
sulphur dioxide
hydrogen sulphide
hydrocarbons
contaminations
oxygen
nitrogen
Ventilation management plans establish procedures for maintaining optimum mine ventilation including:
mine hazard identification and quantification
emergency and evacuation procedures
risk assessment
authority and responsibility
controls established to manage identified risks
reporting and communication
document control
audit and review
Maintenance of the ventilation monitoring system may include:
inspection
servicing
repair
Ventilation management training applies to:
mine workers
tradespeople
permanent employees
contractors
mine officials
other specific requirements
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 establishing and maintaining the ventilation management system
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options for establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system
consistent successful establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system
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 to apply in the establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system
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
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
identification and selection of viable options for the establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system that best meet the required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
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 establishing and maintaining the ventilation management system
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options for establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system
consistent successful establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system
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 to apply in the establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system
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
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
identification and selection of viable options for the establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system that best meet the required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the establishment and maintenance of the ventilation management system
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH730 | RIIUND601D | Establish and maintain the ventilation management system | Unit of competency |
