ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for operations

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

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

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

2. Construct basic ventilation devices

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. Construct ventilation device in accordance with manufacturer and/or site specific requirements

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

2.5. Perform work in accordance with agreed plan and outcomes

3. Maintain basic ventilation devices

3.1. Carry out inspections in accordance with legislative and/or site requirements

3.2. Obtain, transport and prepare necessary replacement materials/equipment required for the work in accordance with work practices

3.3. Carry out maintenance work in accordance with legislative and/or site requirements

3.4. Maintain records/reports in accordance with site practices

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 construct and maintain basic ventilation devices:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for constructing and maintaining basic ventilation devices

apply operational safety requirements

access, interpret, apply and communicate technical information

use hand and power tools

apply construction techniques

inspect and maintain devices, equipment and materials

comply with environmental requirements

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to construct and maintain basic ventilation devices:

operational safety systems related to ventilation devices

basic statutory and site ventilation requirements

mine operational procedures

basic mine geology and survey information related to ventilation devices

types and applications of ventilation and sealing systems

ventilation device construction processes and techniques

ventilation device equipment and material characteristics including transportation requirements

site environmental requirements and constraints related to ventilation devices

identify and determine response to changing environmental conditions (including spontaneous combustion)

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 constructing and maintaining basic ventilation devices

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the construction and maintenance of basic ventilation devices

working with others to undertake and complete the construction and maintenance of basic ventilation devices in a way that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the construction and maintenance of basic ventilation devices 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 construction and maintenance of basic ventilation devices

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

management system and plans

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

Work requirement details may include:

nature and scope of the construction/maintenance tasks

achievement targets

locations of work

essential survey data

environmental conditions

worksite conditions

support equipment/plant, including any defects

coordination requirements/issues

Mine environmental data may be in the form of:

ventilation/gas data

deputy reports

geological data

survey data

spontaneous combustion management plan

Materials for devices under this unit may include:

brattice

plasterboard

hessian

canvas

plaster

snap jacks

pogo sticks

props

battens

nails

Types of devices may include:

stoppings

seals

regulators

Hazards related to goaf atmospheres may include:

irrespirable atmospheres

noxious atmospheres

flammable

explosive mixtures

Materials/equipment may include:

grout pumps

cement mixer

compressed air drill

borer

hoses

hand tools

scaffolding

level

water traps

sampling lines

pressure gauges

gas drainage line

shut off valves

oxygen breathing apparatus

gas detection equipment