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RIIUND603D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency RIIUND603D - Manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application manage, operate and maintain the mine ventilation system in Coal mining.This unit is appropriate for those working in management 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 application of the unit.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks associated with the mine ventilation system
  • Access, interpret and apply ventilation management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the sources, hazards and risks of gases and fumes
  • Identify and evaluate the likelihood and risks of spontaneous combustion
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the hazards and risks of airborne and flammable dust
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for the impact of wind blast and outburst on the ventilation system
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of fire, ignition and explosion on the ventilation system
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for the impact of ventilation pressure differentials
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the effect of changes in air temperature and humidity
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the causes and effects of re-circulation
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact associated with disruption to the ventilation system
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of holing into previous workings
       
Element: Identify, analyse and evaluate ventilation control options and measures
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the types, applications and limitations of the ventilation control devices
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of mine design on ventilation system
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the methods, purposes and limitations of mine monitoring systems and processes
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate inertisation techniques and applications
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of seam gas management on the ventilation system
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of water management on the ventilation system
       
Element: Contribute to the development and maintenance of the mine ventilation management plan
  • Identify, analyse and confirm the objectives and criteria for safe and effective ventilation
  • Incorporate the principles and requirements of mine ventilation into the mine development plan
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the requirements for mine fans and make appropriate selections
  • Evaluate and apply design criteria and specifications for ventilation networks and individual circuits
  • Evaluate ventilation control device options against requirements and select best option
  • Establish design criteria for ventilation and environmental monitoring systems and make appropriate selections
  • Prepare and incorporate procedures for the installation, establishment and operation of ventilation management systems
  • Develop a system for early warning for each identified hazard including action requirements for each event and incorporate
  • Formulate and implement maintenance program and procedures
  • Incorporate procedures for the audit, review and updating of the ventilation system
  • Identify ventilation training requirements and incorporate
       
Element: Implement mine ventilation monitoring, recording and reporting systems
  • Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on the ventilation system
  • Implement procedures for the installation and operation of monitoring systems and equipment
  • Implement procedures for the collection and analysis of ventilation data
  • Process, record and report monitoring system data
  • Interpret measured data and compare with statutory requirements and the ventilation management plan and action requirements
  • Include the periodic review of alarm settings and alarms raised in the ventilation management plan and implement
       
Element: Coordinate and control the maintenance of and changes to the mine ventilation system
  • Review, confirm and communicate the ventilation system maintenance program to responsible parties
  • Coordinate maintenance activities, including inspections, repair and maintenance
  • Implement the system of recording and reporting maintenance requirements and activities
  • Plan, control and implement changes to the ventilation system
  • Prepare and maintain mine ventilation plans
       
Element: Audit and review the effectiveness of the mine ventilation system
  • Audit the effectiveness of the ventilation system
  • Ensure that ventilation control devices comply
  • Ensure that ventilation standards comply
  • Operate mine monitoring systems
  • Maintain ventilation recording systems accurately and process data
  • Implement and record ventilation system maintenance program and procedures
  • Communicate the content of the ventilation management plan to the workforce and ensure that it is understood
  • Review the ventilation system
  • Ensure that the emergency plans are consistent with the ventilation management plan
  • Ensure that the ventilation standards remain appropriate
  • Ensure that the training of mine employees is current, relevant and is conducted
  • Identify, assess and incorporate future ventilation requirements into the ventilation planning procedures
       
Element: Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks associated with the mine ventilation system
  • Access, interpret and apply ventilation management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the sources, hazards and risks of gases and fumes
  • Identify and evaluate the likelihood and risks of spontaneous combustion
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the hazards and risks of airborne and flammable dust
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for the impact of wind blast and outburst on the ventilation system
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of fire, ignition and explosion on the ventilation system
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for the impact of ventilation pressure differentials
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the effect of changes in air temperature and humidity
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the causes and effects of re-circulation
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact associated with disruption to the ventilation system
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of holing into previous workings
       
Element: Identify, analyse and evaluate ventilation control options and measures
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the types, applications and limitations of the ventilation control devices
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of mine design on ventilation system
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the methods, purposes and limitations of mine monitoring systems and processes
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate inertisation techniques and applications
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of seam gas management on the ventilation system
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of water management on the ventilation system
       
Element: Contribute to the development and maintenance of the mine ventilation management plan
  • Identify, analyse and confirm the objectives and criteria for safe and effective ventilation
  • Incorporate the principles and requirements of mine ventilation into the mine development plan
  • Identify, analyse and evaluate the requirements for mine fans and make appropriate selections
  • Evaluate and apply design criteria and specifications for ventilation networks and individual circuits
  • Evaluate ventilation control device options against requirements and select best option
  • Establish design criteria for ventilation and environmental monitoring systems and make appropriate selections
  • Prepare and incorporate procedures for the installation, establishment and operation of ventilation management systems
  • Develop a system for early warning for each identified hazard including action requirements for each event and incorporate
  • Formulate and implement maintenance program and procedures
  • Incorporate procedures for the audit, review and updating of the ventilation system
  • Identify ventilation training requirements and incorporate
       
Element: Implement mine ventilation monitoring, recording and reporting systems
  • Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on the ventilation system
  • Implement procedures for the installation and operation of monitoring systems and equipment
  • Implement procedures for the collection and analysis of ventilation data
  • Process, record and report monitoring system data
  • Interpret measured data and compare with statutory requirements and the ventilation management plan and action requirements
  • Include the periodic review of alarm settings and alarms raised in the ventilation management plan and implement
       
Element: Coordinate and control the maintenance of and changes to the mine ventilation system
  • Review, confirm and communicate the ventilation system maintenance program to responsible parties
  • Coordinate maintenance activities, including inspections, repair and maintenance
  • Implement the system of recording and reporting maintenance requirements and activities
  • Plan, control and implement changes to the ventilation system
  • Prepare and maintain mine ventilation plans
       
Element: Audit and review the effectiveness of the mine ventilation system
  • Audit the effectiveness of the ventilation system
  • Ensure that ventilation control devices comply
  • Ensure that ventilation standards comply
  • Operate mine monitoring systems
  • Maintain ventilation recording systems accurately and process data
  • Implement and record ventilation system maintenance program and procedures
  • Communicate the content of the ventilation management plan to the workforce and ensure that it is understood
  • Review the ventilation system
  • Ensure that the emergency plans are consistent with the ventilation management plan
  • Ensure that the ventilation standards remain appropriate
  • Ensure that the training of mine employees is current, relevant and is conducted
  • Identify, assess and incorporate future ventilation requirements into the ventilation planning procedures
       


Evidence Required

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1. Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks associated with the mine ventilation system

1.1 Access, interpret and apply ventilation management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Identify, analyse and evaluate the sources, hazards and risks of gases and fumes

1.3 Identify and evaluate the likelihood and risks of spontaneous combustion

1.4 Identify, analyse and evaluate the hazards and risks of airborne and flammable dust

1.5 Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for the impact of wind blast and outburst on the ventilation system

1.6 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of fire, ignition and explosion on the ventilation system

1.7 Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for the impact of ventilation pressure differentials

1.8 Identify, analyse and evaluate the effect of changes in air temperature and humidity

1.9 Identify, analyse and evaluate the causes and effects of re-circulation

1.10 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact associated with disruption to the ventilation system

1.11 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of holing into previous workings

2. Identify, analyse and evaluate ventilation control options and measures

2.1 Identify, analyse and evaluate the types, applications and limitations of the ventilation control devices

2.2 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of mine design on ventilation system

2.3 Identify, analyse and evaluate the methods, purposes and limitations of mine monitoring systems and processes

2.4 Identify, analyse and evaluate inertisation techniques and applications

2.5 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of seam gas management on the ventilation system

2.6 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of water management on the ventilation system

3. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the mine ventilation management plan

3.1 Identify, analyse and confirm the objectives and criteria for safe and effective ventilation

3.2 Incorporate the principles and requirements of mine ventilation into the mine development plan

3.3 Identify, analyse and evaluate the requirements for mine fans and make appropriate selections

3.4 Evaluate and apply design criteria and specifications for ventilation networks and individual circuits

3.5 Evaluate ventilation control device options against requirements and select best option

3.6 Establish design criteria for ventilation and environmental monitoring systems and make appropriate selections

3.7 Prepare and incorporate procedures for the installation, establishment and operation of ventilation management systems

3.8 Develop a system for early warning for each identified hazard including action requirements for each event and incorporate

3.9 Formulate and implement maintenance program and procedures

3.10 Incorporate procedures for the audit, review and updating of the ventilation system

3.11 Identify ventilation training requirements and incorporate

4. Implement mine ventilation monitoring, recording and reporting systems

4.1 Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on the ventilation system

4.2 Implement procedures for the installation and operation of monitoring systems and equipment

4.3 Implement procedures for the collection and analysis of ventilation data

4.4 Process, record and report monitoring system data

4.5 Interpret measured data and compare with statutory requirements and the ventilation management plan and action requirements

4.6 Include the periodic review of alarm settings and alarms raised in the ventilation management plan and implement

5. Coordinate and control the maintenance of and changes to the mine ventilation system

5.1 Review, confirm and communicate the ventilation system maintenance program to responsible parties

5.2 Coordinate maintenance activities, including inspections, repair and maintenance

5.3 Implement the system of recording and reporting maintenance requirements and activities

5.4 Plan, control and implement changes to the ventilation system

5.5 Prepare and maintain mine ventilation plans

6. Audit and review the effectiveness of the mine ventilation system

6.1 Audit the effectiveness of the ventilation system

6.2 Ensure that ventilation control devices comply

6.3 Ensure that ventilation standards comply

6.4 Operate mine monitoring systems

6.5 Maintain ventilation recording systems accurately and process data

6.6 Implement and record ventilation system maintenance program and procedures

6.7 Communicate the content of the ventilation management plan to the workforce and ensure that it is understood

6.8 Review the ventilation system

6.9 Ensure that the emergency plans are consistent with the ventilation management plan

6.10 Ensure that the ventilation standards remain appropriate

6.11 Ensure that the training of mine employees is current, relevant and is conducted

6.12 Identify, assess and incorporate future ventilation requirements into the ventilation planning procedures

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 legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient management, operation and maintenance of the mine ventilation system including:

accessing and analysing archival and historical ventilation information

interpreting and applying mathematical and scientific theorems/laws related to ventilation

interpreting and applying design criteria for ventilation systems and devices

interpreting computer spreadsheets and ventilation modelling/simulations

analysing and reporting on ventilation training needs

demonstrates completion of the management, operation and maintenance of the mine ventilation systems that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

identifying mine ventilation system hazards and risks

determining measures and control of risks to mine ventilation systems

developing a system for early warning for each identified hazard including action requirements for each event and incorporate

identifying, analysing and evaluating ventilation control options and measures

coordinating maintenance activities, including inspections, repair and maintenance

preparing and maintaining ventilation management plan and associated activity

communicating the ventilation management plan to others, clarify intent and ensure compliance

auditing and reviewing the effectiveness of the mine ventilation system

accessing data from monitoring systems and equipment and conducting enquiries/investigations for noncompliance, discrepancies or deficiencies and preparing audit reports

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in managing, operating and maintaining the mine ventilation system through:

methods of mine ventilation and their applications/limitations

methods of panel ventilation and their applications/limitations

impact of mining techniques and mine and panel design on ventilation

inertisation techniques and applications

impact of differing geological features and conditions on ventilation including faults, dykes, intrusions and strata deformities

impact of coal characteristics and coal seam gradients on mine ventilation design

effects of ventilation on the spontaneous combustion risk

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

dust and other particulate matter; the types, sources, physical and physiological effect, and control/mitigation methods

mine fires; the types, sources of ignition, possible effects on the ventilation circuit and prevention/control/mitigation methods

mine explosions; the types, ignition sources, possible effects on the ventilation circuits and prevention/control/mitigation methods

pressure changes; causes, the impacts on the ventilation system, responses (to include the causes and effects of natural ventilation and re-circulation)

heat, humidity; the sources and factors which may impact on mine ventilation and personnel

mine roadways and shafts; their design parameters and impact on mine ventilation

mine fans; fan laws, fan types, performance characteristics, configurations, applications and limitations

ventilation control devices; the types, purposes, design criteria and specifications, distribution/placement criteria and limitations

de-gassing; methods of control – including brattice, auxiliary fans, compressed air venturis, sails, hurdles and bleeders

ventilation networks and individual circuit design criteria, specifications and design processes

fixed ventilation monitoring systems types, uses/limitations , design criteria, specifications and design processes

portable monitoring equipment, types, uses/limitations, design criteria and specifications

the use of computer modelling and simulation techniques and applications relevant to mine ventilation planning; their functions, capabilities, advantages and limitations

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1. Identify, analyse and evaluate hazards and risks associated with the mine ventilation system

1.1 Access, interpret and apply ventilation management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Identify, analyse and evaluate the sources, hazards and risks of gases and fumes

1.3 Identify and evaluate the likelihood and risks of spontaneous combustion

1.4 Identify, analyse and evaluate the hazards and risks of airborne and flammable dust

1.5 Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for the impact of wind blast and outburst on the ventilation system

1.6 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of fire, ignition and explosion on the ventilation system

1.7 Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for the impact of ventilation pressure differentials

1.8 Identify, analyse and evaluate the effect of changes in air temperature and humidity

1.9 Identify, analyse and evaluate the causes and effects of re-circulation

1.10 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact associated with disruption to the ventilation system

1.11 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of holing into previous workings

2. Identify, analyse and evaluate ventilation control options and measures

2.1 Identify, analyse and evaluate the types, applications and limitations of the ventilation control devices

2.2 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of mine design on ventilation system

2.3 Identify, analyse and evaluate the methods, purposes and limitations of mine monitoring systems and processes

2.4 Identify, analyse and evaluate inertisation techniques and applications

2.5 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of seam gas management on the ventilation system

2.6 Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of water management on the ventilation system

3. Contribute to the development and maintenance of the mine ventilation management plan

3.1 Identify, analyse and confirm the objectives and criteria for safe and effective ventilation

3.2 Incorporate the principles and requirements of mine ventilation into the mine development plan

3.3 Identify, analyse and evaluate the requirements for mine fans and make appropriate selections

3.4 Evaluate and apply design criteria and specifications for ventilation networks and individual circuits

3.5 Evaluate ventilation control device options against requirements and select best option

3.6 Establish design criteria for ventilation and environmental monitoring systems and make appropriate selections

3.7 Prepare and incorporate procedures for the installation, establishment and operation of ventilation management systems

3.8 Develop a system for early warning for each identified hazard including action requirements for each event and incorporate

3.9 Formulate and implement maintenance program and procedures

3.10 Incorporate procedures for the audit, review and updating of the ventilation system

3.11 Identify ventilation training requirements and incorporate

4. Implement mine ventilation monitoring, recording and reporting systems

4.1 Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on the ventilation system

4.2 Implement procedures for the installation and operation of monitoring systems and equipment

4.3 Implement procedures for the collection and analysis of ventilation data

4.4 Process, record and report monitoring system data

4.5 Interpret measured data and compare with statutory requirements and the ventilation management plan and action requirements

4.6 Include the periodic review of alarm settings and alarms raised in the ventilation management plan and implement

5. Coordinate and control the maintenance of and changes to the mine ventilation system

5.1 Review, confirm and communicate the ventilation system maintenance program to responsible parties

5.2 Coordinate maintenance activities, including inspections, repair and maintenance

5.3 Implement the system of recording and reporting maintenance requirements and activities

5.4 Plan, control and implement changes to the ventilation system

5.5 Prepare and maintain mine ventilation plans

6. Audit and review the effectiveness of the mine ventilation system

6.1 Audit the effectiveness of the ventilation system

6.2 Ensure that ventilation control devices comply

6.3 Ensure that ventilation standards comply

6.4 Operate mine monitoring systems

6.5 Maintain ventilation recording systems accurately and process data

6.6 Implement and record ventilation system maintenance program and procedures

6.7 Communicate the content of the ventilation management plan to the workforce and ensure that it is understood

6.8 Review the ventilation system

6.9 Ensure that the emergency plans are consistent with the ventilation management plan

6.10 Ensure that the ventilation standards remain appropriate

6.11 Ensure that the training of mine employees is current, relevant and is conducted

6.12 Identify, assess and incorporate future ventilation requirements into the ventilation planning procedures

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Access, interpret and apply ventilation management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the sources, hazards and risks of gases and fumes 
Identify and evaluate the likelihood and risks of spontaneous combustion 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the hazards and risks of airborne and flammable dust 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for the impact of wind blast and outburst on the ventilation system 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of fire, ignition and explosion on the ventilation system 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for the impact of ventilation pressure differentials 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the effect of changes in air temperature and humidity 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the causes and effects of re-circulation 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact associated with disruption to the ventilation system 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of holing into previous workings 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the types, applications and limitations of the ventilation control devices 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of mine design on ventilation system 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the methods, purposes and limitations of mine monitoring systems and processes 
Identify, analyse and evaluate inertisation techniques and applications 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of seam gas management on the ventilation system 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of water management on the ventilation system 
Identify, analyse and confirm the objectives and criteria for safe and effective ventilation 
Incorporate the principles and requirements of mine ventilation into the mine development plan 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the requirements for mine fans and make appropriate selections 
Evaluate and apply design criteria and specifications for ventilation networks and individual circuits 
Evaluate ventilation control device options against requirements and select best option 
Establish design criteria for ventilation and environmental monitoring systems and make appropriate selections 
Prepare and incorporate procedures for the installation, establishment and operation of ventilation management systems 
Develop a system for early warning for each identified hazard including action requirements for each event and incorporate 
Formulate and implement maintenance program and procedures 
Incorporate procedures for the audit, review and updating of the ventilation system 
Identify ventilation training requirements and incorporate 
Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on the ventilation system 
Implement procedures for the installation and operation of monitoring systems and equipment 
Implement procedures for the collection and analysis of ventilation data 
Process, record and report monitoring system data 
Interpret measured data and compare with statutory requirements and the ventilation management plan and action requirements 
Include the periodic review of alarm settings and alarms raised in the ventilation management plan and implement 
Review, confirm and communicate the ventilation system maintenance program to responsible parties 
Coordinate maintenance activities, including inspections, repair and maintenance 
Implement the system of recording and reporting maintenance requirements and activities 
Plan, control and implement changes to the ventilation system 
Prepare and maintain mine ventilation plans 
Audit the effectiveness of the ventilation system 
Ensure that ventilation control devices comply 
Ensure that ventilation standards comply 
Operate mine monitoring systems 
Maintain ventilation recording systems accurately and process data 
Implement and record ventilation system maintenance program and procedures 
Communicate the content of the ventilation management plan to the workforce and ensure that it is understood 
Review the ventilation system 
Ensure that the emergency plans are consistent with the ventilation management plan 
Ensure that the ventilation standards remain appropriate 
Ensure that the training of mine employees is current, relevant and is conducted 
Identify, assess and incorporate future ventilation requirements into the ventilation planning procedures 
Access, interpret and apply ventilation management documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the sources, hazards and risks of gases and fumes 
Identify and evaluate the likelihood and risks of spontaneous combustion 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the hazards and risks of airborne and flammable dust 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for the impact of wind blast and outburst on the ventilation system 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of fire, ignition and explosion on the ventilation system 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the potential for the impact of ventilation pressure differentials 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the effect of changes in air temperature and humidity 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the causes and effects of re-circulation 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact associated with disruption to the ventilation system 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impacts of holing into previous workings 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the types, applications and limitations of the ventilation control devices 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of mine design on ventilation system 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the methods, purposes and limitations of mine monitoring systems and processes 
Identify, analyse and evaluate inertisation techniques and applications 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of seam gas management on the ventilation system 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the impact of water management on the ventilation system 
Identify, analyse and confirm the objectives and criteria for safe and effective ventilation 
Incorporate the principles and requirements of mine ventilation into the mine development plan 
Identify, analyse and evaluate the requirements for mine fans and make appropriate selections 
Evaluate and apply design criteria and specifications for ventilation networks and individual circuits 
Evaluate ventilation control device options against requirements and select best option 
Establish design criteria for ventilation and environmental monitoring systems and make appropriate selections 
Prepare and incorporate procedures for the installation, establishment and operation of ventilation management systems 
Develop a system for early warning for each identified hazard including action requirements for each event and incorporate 
Formulate and implement maintenance program and procedures 
Incorporate procedures for the audit, review and updating of the ventilation system 
Identify ventilation training requirements and incorporate 
Implement procedures for monitoring, recording and reporting on the ventilation system 
Implement procedures for the installation and operation of monitoring systems and equipment 
Implement procedures for the collection and analysis of ventilation data 
Process, record and report monitoring system data 
Interpret measured data and compare with statutory requirements and the ventilation management plan and action requirements 
Include the periodic review of alarm settings and alarms raised in the ventilation management plan and implement 
Review, confirm and communicate the ventilation system maintenance program to responsible parties 
Coordinate maintenance activities, including inspections, repair and maintenance 
Implement the system of recording and reporting maintenance requirements and activities 
Plan, control and implement changes to the ventilation system 
Prepare and maintain mine ventilation plans 
Audit the effectiveness of the ventilation system 
Ensure that ventilation control devices comply 
Ensure that ventilation standards comply 
Operate mine monitoring systems 
Maintain ventilation recording systems accurately and process data 
Implement and record ventilation system maintenance program and procedures 
Communicate the content of the ventilation management plan to the workforce and ensure that it is understood 
Review the ventilation system 
Ensure that the emergency plans are consistent with the ventilation management plan 
Ensure that the ventilation standards remain appropriate 
Ensure that the training of mine employees is current, relevant and is conducted 
Identify, assess and incorporate future ventilation requirements into the ventilation planning procedures 

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