Unit of competency details

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Plan and prepare for operations

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation  relevant to the work activity

1.2. Receive and clarify face ventilation requirement details in the form of work requirements  before proceeding

1.3. Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data  required to complete the allocated work in accordance with site procedures

1.4. Obtain, transport and prepare materials and resources required for the work in accordance with the plan, site requirements and Hazchem procedures

2. Ventilate the face

2.1. Resolve coordination activities with others at the site prior to commencement of, and during, the work activity

2.2. Prepare worksite in accordance with site procedures to ensure a safe working environment

2.3. Install and extend brattice /vent tubes according to site procedures

2.4. Erect temporary stoppings in accordance with sequence plan and site requirements

2.5. Recognise and respond to hazardous  and emergency situations in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and/or site procedures

2.6. Report ventilation  status in accordance with site requirements

3. Maintain face ventilation

3.1. Carry out routine inspections in accordance with site requirements

3.2. Obtain, transport and prepare necessary replacement materials/equipment required for the work in accordance with the plan and relevant site requirements

3.3. Carry out minor maintenance to manufacturer's instructions and/or site requirements

3.4. Maintain records in accordance with site requirements.

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

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 conduct face ventilation operations:

• apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for face ventilation operations
• apply operational safety requirements
• monitor and identify gas content
• identify hazards
• install and extend ventilation equipment
• read and interpret ventilation plans
• isolate and tag

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 conduct face ventilation operations:

• site personal and operational safety procedures
• site ventilation procedures and methods
• gas characteristics
• causes and effects of static electricity
• ventilation line installation and extension procedures
• auxiliary ventilation rules
• sequence plan
• isolation and tagging procedures
• degassing procedures
• reporting procedures

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 face ventilation operations
• implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of face ventilation operations
• working with others to undertake and complete the face ventilation operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes
• consistent timely completion of face ventilation operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

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 to 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 requirement, 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 face ventilation operations

Guidance information for assessment 

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

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
• manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
• OHS policy
• code of practice
• Australian standards
• Employment and workplace relations legislation
• Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Work requirements  may be in the form of:

• shift briefings
• handover details
• work orders

Mine environmental data  may be in the form of:

• ventilation/gas data
• deputy reports
• geological data
• survey data

Brattice  methods may include:

• wide side
• narrow side
• hurdles
• wings
• screens/stoppings

Work Requirement  details may include:

• equipment and plant, including any defects
• cutting sequence
• achievement targets
• essential survey data
• geological conditions
• essential environmental information
• hazards
• potential hazards
• coordination requirements / issues

Types of ventilation methods  may include:

• auxiliary fan (forcing and extracting)
• venturi blower
• stoppings
• brattice line

Defects of equipment  may include:

• broken earth wire
• damaged ventilation tubes
• torn brattice
• broken ventilation tube rubbers
• fan malfunction

Potential hazards  may include:

• gas
• dust
• static electricity
• condition of roof, floor and rib
• water accumulation
• recirculation of ventilating air

Environmental monitoring  may be for dust and gas.