Establish and maintain the ventilation management system

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Assessment Template
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Assessment Matrix
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

RIIUND601A appears in the following qualifications:

  • RII60309 - Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management
  • RII60109 - Advanced Diploma of Metalliferous Mining
  • RII60312 - Advanced Diploma of Underground Coal Mining Management