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RIIMCU212A - Construct and maintain basic ventilation operations

Description

 This unit covers the constructing and maintenance of basic ventilation
devices in coal mining industries. It includes: planning and preparing for
operations, constructing basic ventilation devices, and maintaining
basic ventilation devices. 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.

Pre Requisites

 Nil

Application

 This unit is appropriate for those working in an assistant role
at worksites within:
  •  Coal mining

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 & Kowledge

 Required skills
  •  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
  •  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)

Range Statement

 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

Evidence Guide

 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.

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