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Unit of competency details

RIIMCU214D - Conduct face ventilation operations (Release 2)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes and is equivalent to RIIMCU214A - Conduct face ventilation operations 13/Nov/2013
Is superseded by and equivalent to RIIMCU214E - Conduct ventilation operations 22/Sep/2020

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
(View details for release 3) 07/Dec/2014
2 (this release) 29/Jan/2014
(View details for release 1) 14/Nov/2013


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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030717 Plant And Machine Operations  02/May/2014 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Not applicable.

Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to conduct face ventilation operations in Coal mining.

This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.

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 the application of this unit.

Unit Sector

Coal mining

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to conduct face ventilation operations

1.1 Access, interpret and apply conduct face ventilation operations, documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements

1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures

1.4 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment and protective clothing

1.5 Access, interpret and apply mine environmental data required to complete the allocated work

1.6 Obtain, transport and prepare materials and resources required for the work

1.7 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency

2. Ventilate the face

2.1 Communicate and coordinate activities with others throughout the work activity

2.2 Prepare worksite

2.3 Install and extend brattice/vent tubes

2.4 Erect temporary stoppings to sequence plan

2.5 Continually monitor hazards and risks , and ensure safety of self, other personnel, plant and equipment

2.6 Report ventilation status

3. Maintain face ventilation

3.1 Carry out routine inspections

3.2 Obtain, transport and prepare necessary replacement materials/equipment required for the work

3.3 Carry out minor maintenance

3.4 Carry out housekeeping activities

3.5 Maintain records and complete written reports

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.

Unit Mapping Information

RIIMCU214A Conduct face ventilation operations

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Not applicable.

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 conducting face ventilation operations including:
  • reading, interpreting, and applying technical information
  • identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues, potential hazards and risks
  • applying equipment/manual handling techniques
  • selecting and using relevant tools and equipment
  • complying with environmental requirements
  • identifying work requirements
  • monitoring and identifying gas content
  • installing and extending ventilation equipment
  • reading and interpreting ventilation plans
  • applying isolation and tagging
  • works effectively with others to undertake and complete conducting face ventilation operations in a way that meets all of the required outcomes including:
  • organising work activities to meet all task requirements
  • communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
  • complying with written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures
  • resolving coordination requirements throughout work activities
  • demonstrates consistent timely completion of conducting face ventilation operations that safely, effectively and efficiently meet all of the required outcomes on a minimum of three (3) separate occasions including:
  • completion of operations including at least two (2) of the following ;
  • auxiliary fan (forcing and extracting)
  • venturi blower
  • stoppings
  • brattice line

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of the following when conducting face ventilation operations through:

  • equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations
  • gas characteristics
  • causes and effects of static electricity
  • auxiliary ventilation rules
  • applying sequence plan
  • being prepared for fire/accident/emergency

Assessment Conditions

  • An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
  • this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
  • this unit must be assessed using Resources and Infrastructure Industry sector specific policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals; and,
  • an assessor must demonstrate the skills and knowledge of this unit through twelve (12) month work experience in an Industry relevant to the skills being assessed within the last three (3) years; and,
  • where the assessor does not have current experience a co-assessment or partnership arrangement needs to exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry technical expert/ subject matter expert. The Industry technical expert/subject matter expert must demonstrate competency in the unit being assessed, and be currently working in the sector with a minimum of twelve (12) months’ work experience within the last three (3) years.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272