SECTION 1: CURRICULUM SUMMARY -...

Curriculum Document

Curriculum Code Curriculum Title

311701004 Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Officer

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311701004 - Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Officer of 83

Table of content

SECTION 1: CURRICULUM SUMMARY..........................................................................................

1. Occupational Information..............................................................................................................

1.1 Associated Occupation...........................................................................................................

1.2 Occupation or Specialisation Addressed by this Curriculum.............................................

1.3 Alternative Titles used by Industry.........................................................................................

2. Curriculum Information..................................................................................................................

2.1 Relation of this Curriculum to the Occupation and Qualification Progression.................

2.2 Curriculum Structure................................................................................................................

2.2.1 Details of Knowledge Modules............................................................................................

2.2.2 Details of Practical Skill Modules........................................................................................

2.2.3 Details of Work Experience Modules.................................................................................

2.3 International Comparability.....................................................................................................

2.4 Entry Requirements.................................................................................................................

3. Assessment Quality Partner Information....................................................................................

SECTION 2: OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE........................................................................................

1. Occupational Purpose...................................................................................................................

2. Occupational Tasks.......................................................................................................................

3. Occupational Task Details............................................................................................................

3.1. Designing and ensuring implementation of basic Mine Ventilation systems and Occupational Hygiene programmes (NQF Level 4)..................................................................

3.2. Providing input into enhancing the Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene systems and functions (NQF Level 4)........................................................................................................

3.3. Supervising the mine ventilation function and resources for a designated area of a mine (NQF Level 4)..................................................................................................................................

3.4. Providing information for improving the mine refrigeration system (NQF Level 4)........

SECTION 3: CURRICULUM COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS....................................................

SECTION 3A: KNOWLEDGE MODULE SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................

List of Knowledge Modules for which Specifications are included...........................................

1. 311701004-KM-01, Emergency Preparedness (VENT) (II), L4, Cr6...................................


1.1 Purpose of the Knowledge Modules......................................................................................

1.2 Guidelines for Topics...............................................................................................................

1.3 Provider Accreditation Requirements for the Knowledge Module.....................................

1.4 Critical Topics to be Assessed Externally for the Knowledge Module..............................

1.5 Exemptions...............................................................................................................................

2. 311701004-KM-02, Mine Ventilation Engineering Practice (VENT) (II), L4, Cr24............





2.5 Exemptions...............................................................................................................................

3. 311701004-KM-03, Mines and Minerals Legislative Requirements, L4, Cr12...................





3.5 Exemptions...............................................................................................................................

4. 311701004-KM-04, Occupational Hygiene Practice (VENT) (II), L4, Cr6..........................





4.5 Exemptions...............................................................................................................................

5. 311701004-KM-05, Operations Management and Supervision (VENT) (II), L4, Cr13.....





5.5 Exemptions...............................................................................................................................

SECTION 3B: PRACTICAL SKILL MODULE SPECIFICATIONS...............................................311701004 - Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Officer of 83

List of Practical Skill Module Specifications................................................................................

1. 311701004-PM-01, Design basic ventilation layouts and assist with the design of complex ventilation layouts., L4, Cr14.........................................................................................................

1.1 Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules..................................................................................

1.2 Guidelines for Practical Skills.................................................................................................

1.3 Provider Accreditation Requirements for the Practical Skill Module.................................

1.4 Critical Topics to be Assessed Externally for the Practical Skill Module..........................

1.5 Exemptions...............................................................................................................................

2. 311701004-PM-02, Measure and test the effectiveness of the ventilation system., L4, Cr8..........................................................................................................................................................





2.5 Exemptions...............................................................................................................................

3. 311701004-PM-03, Make recommendations regarding Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene issues, L4, Cr6................................................................................................................





3.5 Exemptions...............................................................................................................................

4. 311701004-PM-04, Implement and review mine ventilation and occupational hygiene standards , L4, Cr6.........................................................................................................................





4.5 Exemptions...............................................................................................................................

5. 311701004-PM-05, Execute performance management for a team of Ventilation Observers , L4, Cr6.............................................................................................................................................






5.5 Exemptions...............................................................................................................................

6. 311701004-PM-06, Oversee the compilation and submission of mine ventilation reports for a designated area of the mine, L4, Cr6..........................................................................................





6.5 Exemptions...............................................................................................................................

7. 311701004-PM-07, Measure, record and report the effectiveness of the refrigeration plant and accessories (bulk air cooler, cooling cars and heat exchangers). , L4, Cr6...................





7.5 Exemptions...............................................................................................................................

SECTION 3C: WORK EXPERIENCE MODULE SPECIFICATIONS..........................................

List of Work Experience Module Specifications.........................................................................

1. 311701004-WM-01, Exposure to the processes for designing and implementing mine ventilation systems, L4, Cr18........................................................................................................

1.2 Guidelines for Work Experiences..........................................................................................

1.3 Contextualised Workplace Knowledge.................................................................................

1.4 Criteria for Workplace Approval.............................................................................................

1.5 Additional Assignments to be Assessed Externally.............................................................

2. 311701004-WM-02, Exposure to occupational hygiene sampling strategies and schedules, L4, Cr21...........................................................................................................................................






3. 311701004-WM-03, Exposure to the processes of conducting air balances of shafts, L4, Cr6..........................................................................................................................................................





4. 311701004-WM-04, Exposure to mine ventilation and occupational hygiene projects, L4, Cr26..................................................................................................................................................





5. 311701004-WM-05, Exposure to the processes for reviewing mine ventilation and occupational hygiene standards, L4, Cr6....................................................................................





6. 311701004-WM-06, Exposure to the emergency preparedness and response processes, L4, Cr6....................................................................................................................................................





7. 311701004-WM-07, Exposure to the internal and external Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene audit processes, L4, Cr6........................................................................






8. 311701004-WM-08, Exposure to the processes of evaluating the effectiveness and accuracy of environmental monitoring systems, L4, Cr6..........................................................





9. 311701004-WM-09, Exposure to the conducting of surveys on secondary cooling installations, L4, Cr6.......................................................................................................................





SECTION 4: STATEMENT OF WORK EXPERIENCE....................................................................


SECTION 1: CURRICULUM SUMMARY

1. Occupational Information

1.1 Associated Occupation

311701: Mining Technician

1.2 Occupation or Specialisation Addressed by this Curriculum

311701004: Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Officer

1.3 Alternative Titles used by Industry

1. Mine Environmental Officer

2. Assistant Ventilation Officer

2. Curriculum Information

2.1 Relation of this Curriculum to the Occupation and Qualification Progression

Notes Regarding the Progression:

1. Learners credited with this qualification are likely to be working in the occupational safety, hygiene and environmental disciplines and will typically be appointed as Mining Engineering Ventilation Technicians upon successful completion of this qualification. Learners are required to integrate practical skills with essential knowledge, to be able to take proactive and reactive measures in order to maintain a healthy and safe environment.


2. There is a critical need in the industry to recognise learner competence regarding essential operations associated with a healthy, safe and productive working environment. This qualification is the next step in a career path in one of the areas of specialisation in Occupational Safety and Hygiene and is generic enough to allow maximum mobility within the field of application.

3. This qualification facilitates access for learners who have completed the appropriate level three qualification to acquire the technical knowledge and skills associated with safe healthy and efficient controlling of environmental conditions in the workplace.

4. Other than is the case in some industries, it is vital that the Mining Ventilation Engineering technician comes from within the mining industry, and has intimate knowledge and experience of all the aspects of Occupational Hygiene and Environmental Engineering.

5. The qualification is designed to be flexible and accessible so that learners are able to demonstrate the competencies in Mine Ventilation across the mining and minerals sector.

6. The specialisations in Coal, Hardrock and Surface Excavations do not require separate qualifications. The distinction lies in the Work Experience Component. The qualification will be endorsed as Underground Hardrock, Underground Coal, or Surface Excavations based on the completed work experience. Moving to a new mining context will require that the learner completes the relevant work experience in that context and then apply to the External assessment Quality Partner to have the qualification endorsed accordingly

2.2 Curriculum Structure

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:

Knowledge Modules:

311701004-KM-01, Emergency Preparedness (VENT) (II), L4, Cr6

311701004-KM-02, Mine Ventilation Engineering Practice (VENT) (II), L4, Cr24

311701004-KM-03, Mines and Minerals Legislative Requirements, L4, Cr12

311701004-KM-04, Occupational Hygiene Practice (VENT) (II), L4, Cr6

311701004-KM-05, Operations Management and Supervision (VENT) (II), L4, Cr13

Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 61

Practical Skill Modules:

311701004-PM-01, Design basic ventilation layouts and assist with the design of complex ventilation layouts., L4, Cr14

311701004-PM-02, Measure and test the effectiveness of the ventilation system., L4, Cr8

311701004-PM-03, Make recommendations regarding Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene issues, L4, Cr6

311701004-PM-04, Implement and review mine ventilation and occupational hygiene standards , L4, Cr6

311701004-PM-05, Execute performance management for a team of Ventilation Observers , L4, Cr6

311701004-PM-06, Oversee the compilation and submission of mine ventilation reports for a designated area of the mine, L4, Cr6

311701004-PM-07, Measure, record and report the effectiveness of the refrigeration plant and accessories (bulk air cooler, cooling cars and heat exchangers). , L4, Cr6


Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 52

This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:

311701004-WM-01, Exposure to the processes for designing and implementing mine ventilation systems, L4, Cr18

311701004-WM-02, Exposure to occupational hygiene sampling strategies and schedules, L4, Cr21

311701004-WM-03, Exposure to the processes of conducting air balances of shafts, L4, Cr6

311701004-WM-04, Exposure to mine ventilation and occupational hygiene projects, L4, Cr26

311701004-WM-05, Exposure to the processes for reviewing mine ventilation and occupational hygiene standards, L4, Cr6

311701004-WM-06, Exposure to the emergency preparedness and response processes, L4, Cr6

311701004-WM-07, Exposure to the internal and external Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene audit processes, L4, Cr6

311701004-WM-08, Exposure to the processes of evaluating the effectiveness and accuracy of environmental monitoring systems, L4, Cr6

311701004-WM-09, Exposure to the conducting of surveys on secondary cooling installations, L4, Cr6

Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 101

TOTAL QUALIFICATION CREDITS: 202

Knowledge Percentage: 29%

Practical Skills Percentage: 26%

Workplace Percentage: 45%

2.2.1 Details of Knowledge Modules


The focus of this knowledge module is on building understanding of the key concepts, theories and principles related to emergency preparedness and response in mines. The learning will enable the learner to set up processes and solve process problems related to environmental monitoring.

The learning will enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:

KM-01-KT01: Principles of emergency preparedness and response on mines (Intermediate) (50%)

KM-01-KT02: Operation of environmental monitoring systems (50%)


The focus of the learning in this subject is on building understanding of the theories and principles of Mine Ventilation Practice that is required to execute the duties of a Ventilation Officer on mines. The learning also includes the calculations and fundamental mathematical principles required for this level of work.


KM-02-KT01: Principles and properties of fluid flow dynamics (mine ventilation, airflow, fans and water.(Intermediate) (25%)311701004 - Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Officer of 83

KM-02-KT02: Principles of mine planning with specific reference to the use of ventilation in mine planning. (Basic) (25%)

KM-02-KT03: Concepts and fundamental principles of thermal dynamics and psychrometry. (Intermediate) (25%)

KM-02-KT04: Basic operating cost of ventilation appliances and the impact of ventilation designs on production costs (Intermediate) (25%)


The focus of the learning in this knowledge module is on building understanding of the legislator requirements pertaining to Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene. The learning also includes the structure of Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene systems and how they link to other compliance processes used on mines


KM-03-KT01: The legislative requirements related to mine Ventilation and (10%)

KM-03-KT02: Integration of the various Mine Ventilation and Occupational (15%)

KM-03-KT03: Requirements regarding observations and inspections (25%)

KM-03-KT04: Requirements for reporting Mine Ventilation and (20%)

KM-03-KT05: Principles of risk assessments (Intermediate) (20%)

KM-03-KT06: Legal responsibility of a Mine Ventilation and Occupational (20%)


The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to The focus of the learning in this subject is on building understanding of the basic concepts and principles of occupational Hygiene practices. The learning also covers the techniques required to conduct Occupational Hygiene Monitoring on Mines.


KM-04-KT01: Concepts and principles of Occupational (100%)


The focus of the learning in this knowledge module is on building an understanding of the concepts, principles and processes underpinning the generic management and supervisory aspects that the learner will encounter in the workplace.


KM-05-KT01: Principles and concepts of technical report writing (Basic) (20%)

KM-05-KT02: Principles of project management (Basic) (5%)

KM-05-KT03: Principles of team and individual performance management (10%)

KM-05-KT04: Principles of mentoring, coaching and training (Basic) (5%)

KM-05-KT05: Principles of planning and scheduling (Basic) (20%)

KM-05-KT06: Principles of budgeting and budget control and operating within budget (Basic) (20%)

KM-05-KT07: Principles and procedures of incident and accident investigations and inquiries (20%)311701004 - Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Officer of 83

2.2.2 Details of Practical Skill Modules


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners the opportunity to practice the skills required to design and implement Mine Ventilation Systems and programmes within a specifically designated area of a mine.

The learner will be required to:

PM-01-PS01: Design basic ventilation layouts and manage the implementation of the layout

PM-01-PS02: Conduct trouble shooting to identify the possible causes of poor performing ventilation systems and recommend improvements


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to practice the skills they need to measure and test the effectiveness of mine ventilation systems


PM-02-PS01: Analyse the statistical significance of Ventilation and

PM-02-PS02: Conduct an air balance of a shaft (up - and downcast)


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to practice the skills required to evaluate the effective utilisation of ventilation resources in various mining environments.


PM-03-PS01: Evaluate the effective utilisation of ventilation resources


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to practice the skills required to develop integrated ventilation reports and review ventilation standards and procedures


PM-04-PS01: Collate information from different Mine Ventilation and

PM-04-PS02: Review standards and procedures to determine their practicality and relevance

311701004-PM-05, Execute performance management for a team of Ventilation Observers, L4, Cr6

The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to practice the skills required to deal with the basic human resource management aspects of a small work team.


PM-05-PS01: Coach and mentor subordinates and trainees.311701004 - Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Officer of 83

PM-05-PS02: Conduct performance management for a team


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners the opportunity to practice the skills required to oversee the compilation of ventilation observation reports for a designated area of a mine.


PM-06-PS01: Conduct a Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene risk assessment for a designated section of a mine

PM-06-PS02: Use computer packages to prepare reports and presentations and develop work schedules.


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to practice the skills to measure and evaluate the performance of secondary mine cooling systems


PM-07-PS01: Measure and evaluate the performance of a mine cooling system

2.2.3 Details of Work Experience Modules


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners the opportunity to gain experience in participating in the design and implementation of Ventilation and Occupational hygiene systems.


WM-01-WE01: Develop a construction and installation schedules and plan the resources to implement the layout. (Material, labour, supervision, time, transport.) (1Shift)

WM-01-WE02: Draft ventilation layouts for the work area and determine the impact/risks of the layout on the existing ventilation infrastructure. (Do at least four different types of layouts - (3 Shifts)

WM-01-WE03: Conduct ventilation inspections on dams, hoist rooms, compressor houses and pump chambers

WM-01-WE04: Conduct air surveys in the different workings in and on the mine: (25 Shifts)


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to gain experience in executing the duties required to implement occupational hygiene strategies and schedules.


WM-02-WE01: Conduct illumination and noise surveys (4 Shifts)

WM-02-WE02: Conduct thermal stress surveys (2 Shifts)

WM-02-WE03: Conduct airborne pollutant sampling (10 Shifts)

WM-02-WE04: Take water samples (2 Shifts)


WM-02-WE05: Take bacteriological samples (1 Shift)

WM-02-WE06: Conduct statistical analysis of occupational hygiene measurement results and produce reports. (3 Shifts)

WM-02-WE07: Check water and air samples for dust, PH, and chemical content in the laboratory (5 Shifts)


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to gain experience in the conducting of air balance surveys for a shaft.


WM-03-WE01: Co-ordinate the conducting of air balance for a shaft


The focus of the learning in this module is to provide learners an opportunity to gain experience in mine ventilation and occupational hygiene projects.


WM-04-WE01: Participate in project planning and the design work associated with projects

WM-04-WE02: Execute designated activities as part of a project team

WM-04-WE03: Operate on a mine as an acting ventilation officer for at least 6 months


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to gain experience in the review of mine ventilation and occupational hygiene standards


WM-05-WE01: Participate in standard review meetings

WM-05-WE02: Identify shortcomings in standards and make improvement recommendations.


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to be exposed to the work done in the control room


WM-06-WE01: Observe the operation of the control room

WM-06-WE02: Update rescue plans


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to gain exposure to the internal and external ventilation and occupational hygiene audit processes.



WM-07-WE01: Assist in the preparation for internal and external audits

WM-07-WE02: Participate in internal and external audits as part of an audit team

WM-07-WE03: Execute follow up actions to monitor the correction of audit


The purpose of this module is to give learners sufficient exposure to the telemetry systems used on the mine.


WM-08-WE01: Observe the work of the telemetry technicians (2 Shifts)


The focus of the learning in this module is to give learners an opportunity to gain experience in conducting surveys on secondary refrigeration systems.


WM-09-WE01: Conduct surveys on secondary cooling installations

2.3 International Comparability

Mining activities occur in many countries all over the world, although the South African mining industry is more diverse than that of most other countries.

The international comparability exercise was conducted by comparing the outcomes of the proposed South African Qualifications to those in Qualifications, skills programmes and training courses of a number of countries with established mining industries. The reason for comparing against those countries is: Australia: International best practice. New Zealand: International best practice. United Kingdom: International best practice. India: Strong emerging economy. Zambia: African country (SADC).Botswana: African country (SADC).Namibia: African country (SADC).

The above has determined that the countries chosen to benchmark this Qualification against were selected based on proven best practice within similar mining conditions.

The United Kingdom, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia are considered best practice because many aspects of their mining operations relate and compare to similar aspects of mining operations within the South African industry. However, mining practices and standards are influenced world-wide by the presence of large multinational companies such as Anglo American, Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and others.

Training programmes in occupational hygiene and ventilation do not exist in the SADC region. No SADC countries have specific occupational hygiene and ventilation training programmes in place. It was found that the majority of occupational hygiene and ventilation training was conducted by South African companies in the SADC region. Therefore it was difficult to find any comparisons.

This Qualification could not be compared with equivalent qualifications from a range of other countries because they do not have the specialisations in ventilation / environmental control as we do in South Africa. Rather the courses and programmes are in occupational health and safety. The ventilation areas are contained in mining operations programmes.

2.4 Entry Requirements


Successful completion of the National Foundational Learning Competence Successful completion of the National Occupational qualification for Ventilation Observers (NQF 3) or an

equivalent qualification recognised by the MQA.

3. Assessment Quality Partner Information

Name of body: Mine Qualifications Authority

Address of body:

Head Office7 Anerley Road, Parktown

Private Bag X 118Marshalltown2107

Contact person name: Jeanette De Leeuw

Contact person work telephone number: Tel: 011 547 2600


SECTION 2: OCCUPATIONAL PROFILE

1. Occupational Purpose

Mine Ventilation Practitioners: Coordinate, observe and monitor the implementation of mine specific ventilation codes of practice and make recommendations regarding corrective action and/or improvement of ventilation practices to ensure legal compliance for a designated area of a mine.

2. Occupational Tasks

Designing and ensuring implementation of basic Mine Ventilation systems and Occupational Hygiene programmes (Level 4)

Providing input into enhancing the Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene systems and functions (Level 4)

Supervising the mine ventilation function and resources for a designated area of a mine (Level 4)

Providing information for improving the mine refrigeration system(Level 4)

3. Occupational Task Details

3.1. Designing and ensuring implementation of basic Mine Ventilation systems and Occupational Hygiene programmes (NQF Level 4)

Unique Product or Service:

• Effective ventilation of a mine; with implemented occupational hygiene programmes

Occupational Responsibilities:

Design basic ventilation layouts and assist with the design of complex ventilation layouts

Measure and test the effectiveness of the ventilation system.

Occupational Contexts:

Exposure to the processes for designing and implementing mine ventilation systems

Exposure to occupational hygiene sampling strategies and schedules

Exposure to the processes of conducting air balances of shafts

3.2. Providing input into enhancing the Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene systems and functions (NQF Level 4)


• Enhanced Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene systems and functions


Make recommendations regarding Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene issues

Implement and review mine ventilation and occupational hygiene standards



Exposure to mine ventilation and occupational hygiene projects

Exposure to the processes for reviewing mine ventilation and occupational hygiene standards

3.3. Supervising the mine ventilation function and resources for a designated area of a mine (NQF Level 4)


• An effectively operating and compliant Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene department


Execute performance management for a team of Ventilation Observers

Oversee the compilation and submission of mine ventilation reports for a designated area of the mine


Exposure to the emergency preparedness and response processes

Exposure to the internal and external Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene audit processes

Exposure to the processes of evaluating the effectiveness and accuracy of environmental monitoring systems

3.4. Providing information for improving the mine refrigeration system (NQF Level 4)


• Effectively operating mine refrigeration system


Measure, record and report the effectiveness of the refrigeration plant and accessories (bulk air cooler, cooling cars and heat exchangers).


Exposure to the conducting of surveys on secondary cooling installations


SECTION 3: CURRICULUM COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 3A: KNOWLEDGE MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

List of Knowledge Modules for which Specifications are included







1. 311701004-KM-01, Emergency Preparedness (VENT) (II), L4, Cr6

1.1 Purpose of the Knowledge Modules

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is on building understanding of the key concepts, theories and principles related to emergency preparedness and response in mines. The learning will enable the learner to set up processes and solve process problems related to environmental monitoring.


KM-01-KT01: Principles of emergency preparedness and response on mines (Intermediate) (50%)

KM-01-KT02: Operation of environmental monitoring systems (50%)

1.2 Guidelines for Topics

1.2.1. KM-01-KT01: Principles of emergency preparedness and response on mines (Intermediate) (50%)

Topic elements to be covered include:

KT0101 Describe the requirements of the mandatory code of practice regarding emergency response and preparedness.

KT0102 Describe the operation of the Tripartite Technical Committee for Self Contained Self Rescuers (SCSR) RANGE: a. Homologation process; b. Mandatory testing; c. Structure and functions of the committee.

KT0103 Explain the application of industry leading practices regarding; RANGE: a. Long SCSRs; b. Caches; c. Life Lines; d. Refuge chamber designs; e. Places of safety f. Design of escape routes.

KT0104 Describe the requirements and application of fire plans.

KT0105 Describe the principles of designing and implementing fire prevention measures on a mine: RANGE: a. Hydrants; b. Sub stations; c. Conveyors d. Vehicles; e. Mobile equipment; f. Blast walls; g. Workshops (Diesel Bays, Tyre Bays) h. Trackless workshops i. Flammable material stores; j. Timber sets; k Electrical cable protection and installations; l. In stope fire protection; m. Spontaneous combustion; n. Pipe insulation material.

KT0106 Explain the Mandatory legislatory requirements regarding Mine Ventilation and rescue plans and the maintenance thereof.

Internal Assessment Criteria and Weight

IAC0101 Given emergency preparedness and response plans for various types of mines learners will be able to, without reference to learning material, correctly indicate where these plans deviate from the mandatory codes of practice. (Weight: 20%)

IAC0102 Without reference to learning material learners will be able to correctly describe the operating and maintenance principles for all the emergency and rescue equipment used for the full range of mine emergencies. (Weight: 80%)

(Weight 50%)

1.2.2. KM-01-KT02: Operation of environmental monitoring systems (50%)



KT0201 Describe the design principles for environmental monitoring systems: RANGE: a. Fire detection; b. Early warning systems; c. Control room requirements; d. Maintenance of the system; e. Back up stock; f. Ventilation monitoring

KT0202 Explain the principles and need for effective blasting scheduling: RANGE: a. Reentry requirements; b. Multi blast conditions; c. Sign off of blasting schedules and frequency of review; d. Shift clearance; e. Fire patrol system when the system is down.

KT0203 Interpret the data from a Telemetry system: a. Describe the reasons for the alarms; b. Differentiate between the different sensor heads; c. Describe the actions required to deal with alarms

KT0204 Describe the purpose and application of an operational fire manual


IAC0201 Given examples of various environmental monitoring systems learners will, without reference to learning materials be able to correctly describe how these systems were designed. (Weight: 40%)

IAC0202 Without reference to learning materials learners will be able to correctly; interpret the data from a telemetry system, and analyse the effectiveness of various blasting schedules for various mining conditions. (Weight: 60%)

(Weight 50%)

1.3 Provider Accreditation Requirements for the Knowledge Module

Physical Requirements:

- Providers must have proven access to all the tools, equipment, models and lecture facilities

to enable them to execute professional learning events covering all aspects set out in the topic elements.

- Providers must have a proven administrative and quality management system that is acceptable to the assessment quality partner

Human Resource Requirements:

- Facilitators of learning must be in possession of a valid and accepted NQF level five qualification in Ventilation and/or Occupational Hygiene and have at least five years proven experience as a Ventilation practitioner on a Mine.

- The Facilitator: Learner ratio may not exceed 1:20

Legal Requirements:

- Providers must comply with all OHS and Learning and development legal requirements.


2. 311701004-KM-02, Mine Ventilation Engineering Practice (VENT) (II), L4, Cr24


The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is on building understanding of the theories and principles of Mine Ventilation Practice that is required to execute the duties of a Ventilation Officer on mines. The learning also includes the calculations and fundamental mathematical principles required for this level of work.


KM-02-KT01: Principles and properties of fluid flow dynamics ( mine ventilation, airflow, fans and water.(Intermediate) (25%)

KM-02-KT02: Principles of mine planning with specific reference to the use of ventilation in mine planning. (Basic) (25%)

KM-02-KT03: Concepts and fundamental principles of thermal dynamics and psychrometry. (Intermediate) (25%)

KM-02-KT04: Basic operating cost of ventilation appliances and the impact of ventilation designs on production costs (Intermediate) (25%)


2.2.1. KM-02-KT01: Principles and properties of fluid flow dynamics ( mine ventilation, airflow, fans and water.(Intermediate) (25%)


KT0101 State the SI units and define the relevant factors influencing fluid flow dynamics: RANGE: Mass, length, area, volume, energy, work, force, heat, power, time, density, specific volume, pressure (velocity, total and static) K_Factors, velocity and volumetric flow rate. (NQF Level:4)

KT0102 Perform airflow calculations: RANGE: a. Airways in series; b. Airways in parallel; c. Network of airways; d. Air Changes. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0103 Perform air flow calculations applying the following formulae: RANGE: a. Atkinsons formula; b. Air Power; c. Charles Law; d. Boyles Law; e. Universal Gas Constant; f. Pressure; g. Regulator; h. Mixing air streams. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0104 Interpret pressures in ventilation columns, across doors, stoppings and/or airways. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0105 Perform fan calculations: RANGE: a. Input power; b. Inefficiencies; c. Air Power; d. Static Pressure; e. Total Pressure. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0106 Determine fan performance: RANGE: a. Fan performance characteristic curve; b. Systems resistance curve; c. Fan operating point; d. Fans in series; e. Fans in parallel; f. Airways in series; g. Airways in parallel. (NQF Level: 4)


(Weight 25%)


2.2.2. KM-02-KT02: Principles of mine planning with specific reference to the use of ventilation in mine planning. (Basic) (25%)


KT0201 Explain the ventilation requirements for short/medium term planning purposes in a mine:

KT0202 Explain how different mining methods/processes are ventilated: RANGE: a. Conventional stoping; b. Bord and pillar mining; c. Longwall mining (Hardrock and Coal) d. Stooping e. Trackless; f. Development; g. Longhole stoping; h. Raise bore, blind bore and tunnel boring machines i. Block caving; j. Bench and drift mining; k. Shaft Sinking; l. Extraction systems (Workshops, sandblast bay, conveyors, settlers and pump chambers, tips and transfer points) (NQF Level: 4)


(Weight 25%)

2.2.3. KM-02-KT03: Concepts and fundamental principles of thermal dynamics and psychrometry. (Intermediate) (25%)


KT0301 Perform air and water circuit calculations: RANGE: a. Cooling cars; b. Bulk air coolers; c. Cooling towers; d. Energy conversions (Electrical motors. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0302 Perform calculations for various Psychometric properties

KT0303 Explain the compression refrigeration cycle.

KT0304 Explain the fundamental heat theories:

KT0305 Explain the concept of cold stress


(Weight 25%)

2.2.4. KM-02-KT04: Basic operating cost of ventilation appliances and the impact of ventilation designs on production costs (Intermediate) (25%)


KT0401 State the typical costs for the following: RANGE: a. kWh; b. Ventilation piping; c. Range of auxiliary fans; d. Cooling car; e. Self rescuers; f. Ventilation controls; g. Excavations h. Stone dusting; i. Measuring and monitoring instruments. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0402 Describe the meaning and use of the following in mine ventilation and occupational hygiene management: RANGE: a. kWh; b. Ventilation piping; c. Range of auxiliary fans; d. Cooling car; e. Self rescuers; f. Ventilation controls; g. Excavations h. Stone dusting; i. Measuring and monitoring instruments. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0403 Identify ways and means of managing the cost of the various components of an integrated ventilation system (NQF Level: 4)


KT0404 Explain the role of the Ventilation officer in improving the cost efficiency of a mine ventilation system (NQF Level: 4)


(Weight 25%)









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3. 311701004-KM-03, Mines and Minerals Legislative Requirements, L4, Cr12


The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is on building understanding of the legislator requirements pertaining to Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene. The learning also includes the structure of Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene systems and how they link to other compliance processes used on mines


KM-03-KT01: The legislative requirements related to mine Ventilation and (10%)

KM-03-KT02: Integration of the various Mine Ventilation and Occupational (15%)

KM-03-KT03: Requirements regarding observations and inspections (25%)

KM-03-KT04: Requirements for reporting Mine Ventilation and (20%)

KM-03-KT05: Principles of risk assessments (Intermediate) (20%)

KM-03-KT06: Legal responsibility of a Mine Ventilation and Occupational (20%)


3.2.1. KM-03-KT01: The legislative requirements related to mine Ventilation and (10%)


KT0101 Interpret the content of the legislatory requirements relevant to Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene and describe how the legislation must be applied in a designated area of responsibility: RANGE: a Mine Health and Safety Act and regulations; b. Mandatory guidelines; c. Occupational Health and Safety Act.; d. Minerals Act. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0102 Identify all the legislative requirements that are relevant to the work of a mine Ventilation Officer. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0103 Explain the benefits of a strict compliance with all the legislative and regulatory requirements. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0104 Explain the consequences in the short, medium and long term of not complying with the required legislative requirements. (NQF Level: 4)


IAC0101 Given a range of typical situations that will apply in a mining environment at the various phases of mining. Learners will be able to, with reference to learning material, identify all the related legislative requirements. (Weight: 20%)

IAC0102 Given various mine ventilation situations learners will be able to, without reference to learning materials, identify potential deviations from regulatory requirements and correctly explain what must be done to ensure that the various situations are corrected. (Weight: 80%)

(Weight 10%)

3.2.2. KM-03-KT02: Integration of the various Mine Ventilation and Occupational (15%)311701004 - Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Officer of 83


KT0201 Describe the requirements for effective and legal Mine Ventilation and Occupational hygiene management system. a. Record keeping; b. Linkage to medical records; c. Linkage to the organisational management information systems. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0202 Explain what is meant by a Mine Ventilation system. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0203 Explain the role of the Mine Ventilation Officer in making sure that these components function in an integrated way. (NQF Level: 4)


IAC0201 Given details related to various mine ventilation and occupational hygiene systems learners will be able to, without reference to learning material correctly identify all instances where the systems to not comply with legislative best practices and indicate the most appropriate ways of correcting the defects in the system. (Weight: 100%)

(Weight 15%)

3.2.3. KM-03-KT03: Requirements regarding observations and inspections (25%)


KT0301 Identify and describe the essential components of observation and inspection reports; a. Thermal Stresses; b. Flammable Gas; c. Noise; d. Illumination; e. Stonedust requirements; f. Airborne pollutants; g. Fire prevention; h. Escape and rescue; i. Mine water quality; j. Ventilation (NQF Level: 4)

KT0302 Explain the relationship between risk assessments and ventilation and occupational hygiene inspections. (NQF Level: 4)


IAC0301 Given details of various mining situations covering the various types of mines learners will, without reference to learning material, be able to correctly identify the essential components that must be inspected from a Ventilation and Occupational hygiene perspective. (Weight: 40%)

IAC0302 Given the results of various mine ventilation inspections and observations learners will, without reference to learning materials be able to identify the potential risks associated with the inspection findings and correctly describe what must be done to mitigate these risks. (Weight: 60%)

(Weight 25%)

3.2.4. KM-03-KT04: Requirements for reporting Mine Ventilation and (20%)


KT0401 Identify and describe the purpose of all the reports that must be submitted to the regulators: a. Airborne pollutants; b. Noise; c. Thermal stress; d. Radiation; e. Escape and rescue preparedness; f. Incident Reporting (all dangerous occurrences) (NQF Level: 4)

KT0402 Identify and describe the purpose of all the reports that must be submitted to the employer: a. airborne pollutants; b. Noise; c. Thermal stress; d. Radiation; e. Escape and rescue preparedness; f. Incident Reporting (all dangerous occurrences) (NQF Level: 4)


KT0403 Describe the potential consequences and implications of not reporting or incorrect reporting (NQF Level: 4)


IAC0401 Without reference to learning materials learners must be able to list all the legally required reports that must be submitted regarding mine ventilation and occupational hygiene, correctly explain the purpose and use of each report and list the key information that must be contained in each of these reports. (Weight: 100%)

(Weight 20%)

3.2.5. KM-03-KT05: Principles of risk assessments (Intermediate) (20%)


KT0501 Explain what is meant by hazards, risks, risk management, risk mitigation and integrated risk management. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0502 Describe the processes for baseline, issue based and continuous risk assessments. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0503 Identify the various types of risk assessment and describe the differences between them and how they are applied with regard to Ventilation management on a mine. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0504 Indicate how to apply the concepts of risk assessment to specific situations and issues


IAC0501 Without reference to learning material learners will be able to correctly explain what risk assessment is, how it is applied in relation to ventilation and occupational hygiene management on mines and list the consequences of ineffective risk management in the short, medium and long term. (Weight: 100%)

(Weight 20%)

3.2.6. KM-03-KT06: Legal responsibility of a Mine Ventilation and Occupational (20%)


KT0601 Explain the application of the specified Occupational Exposure Limits (NQF Level: 4)

KT0602 Identify the relevant Occupational Exposure Limits for identified significant hazards (NQF Level: 4)

KT0603 Describe the impact and consequences of non compliance to the exposure limits (NQF Level: 4)

KT0604 Identify the relevant legal responsibilities of the various role players with regards to ventilation and occupational hygiene. (As per the act) (NQF Level: 4)


IAC0601 Given various occupational hygiene situations on different types of mines learners will, without reference to learning material, be able to correctly identify the legally allowed exposure limits


for each of the situations and indicate what the short, medium and long term consequences are for non compliance to these limits. (Weight: 100%)

(Weight 20%)









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4. 311701004-KM-04, Occupational Hygiene Practice (VENT) (II), L4, Cr6


The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is on building understanding of the basic concepts and principles of occupational Hygiene practices. The learning also covers the techniques required to conduct Occupational Hygiene Monitoring on Mines.


KM-04-KT01: Concepts and principles of Occupational (100%)


4.2.1. KM-04-KT01: Concepts and principles of Occupational (100%)


KT0101 Explain the requirements of the Occupational Hygiene Programme: RANGE: a. Role of risk assessments; b. Design and implementation of the Occupational Hygiene Programme; c. Process for managing and evaluating the programme. d. Controls Measures for Occupational Hygiene Stressors. (NQF Level: 4)


IAC0101 Given various occupational hygiene monitoring programmes for different mining scenarios learners will, without reference to learning material be able to correctly identify all the deficiencies in the programmes, indicate the short, medium and long term consequences of these deficiencies and indicate what must be done to correct the deficiencies. (Weight: 100%)

(Weight 100%)









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5. 311701004-KM-05, Operations Management and Supervision (VENT) (II), L4, Cr13


The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is on building an understanding of the concepts, principles and processes underpinning the generic management and supervisory aspects that the learner will encounter in the workplace.


KM-05-KT01: Principles and concepts of technical report writing (Basic) (20%)

KM-05-KT02: Principles of project management (Basic) (5%)

KM-05-KT03: Principles of team and individual performance management (10%)

KM-05-KT04: Principles of mentoring, coaching and training (Basic) (5%)

KM-05-KT05: Principles of planning and scheduling (Basic) (20%)

KM-05-KT06: Principles of budgeting and budget control and operating within budget (Basic) (20%)

KM-05-KT07: Principles and procedures of incident and accident investigations and inquiries (20%)


5.2.1. KM-05-KT01: Principles and concepts of technical report writing (Basic) (20%)


KT0101 Explain what a report is and give examples of different types of reports (NQF Level: 4)

KT0102 Describe the structure of a report and the basic process of report writing (NQF Level: 4)

KT0103 Apply the concept of a "fog index" to simplify writing. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0104 Describe all the technical terms relevant to the ventilation and occupational hygiene field of study. (NQF Level: 4)

KT0105 Use computer programmes to draft basic reports (NQF Level: 4)


IAC0101 Given various technical reports learners will, without reference to learning materials be able to correctly analyse the reports, indicate areas where the structure of the reports can be improved, suggest ways of making the language simpler and correctly identify obvious technical errors in the report. (Weight: 40%)

IAC0102 Without reference to learning material learners will be able to correctly define all the technical terms commonly used in ventilation and occupational hygiene reports. (Weight: 20%

IAC0103 Given a hand drafted report learners will, within a reasonable time limit, be able to accurately capture the report on a commonly used word processing device, add graphs and present the report in an acceptable format. (Weight: 40%)

(Weight 20%)


5.2.2. KM-05-KT02: Principles of project management (Basic) (5%)


KT0201 Explain what a project is and what the basic processes are to manage projects

KT0202 Describe the roles of project team members

KT0203 Describe the criteria for a successful project

KT0204 Explain how project management is used in the Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene disciplines


IAC0201 Without reference to learning material learners will be able to explain all the principles of project management correctly using practical examples within a ventilation management context. (Weight: 100%)

(Weight 5%)

5.2.3. KM-05-KT03: Principles of team and individual performance management (10%)


KT0301 Describe what is meant by performance and performance management

KT0302 Explain the role of goal setting in performance management. (

KT0303 Describe a process for personal performance management

KT0304 Explain how team performance should be managed

KT0305 . Explain how motivation works in optimising performance in individuals and teams

KT0306 . Develop a personal performance improvement plan


IAC0301 Without reference to learning materials learners will be able to correctly indicate how to manage the performance of a small team and list all the potential pitfalls of performance management indicating how to avoid these pitfalls. (Weight: 100%)

(Weight 10%)

5.2.4. KM-05-KT04: Principles of mentoring, coaching and training (Basic) (5%)


KT0401 . Explain the fundamental concepts of what learning is and how people learn

KT0402 Explain the principles of adult learning and indicate how a supervisor can help employees to learn more effectively

KT0403 Draw and explain the training and development cycle and explain the role of the supervisor at each phase of this cycle

KT0404 Explain what mentoring and coaching is and how it is applied in the workplace


KT0405 Explain how the success of a learning intervention is measured


IAC0401 Without reference to learning materials learners will be able to score 80% in a professionally constructed multiple choice questionnaire covering all the theory described in this topic. (Weight: 100%)

(Weight 5%)

5.2.5. KM-05-KT05: Principles of planning and scheduling (Basic) (20%)


KT0501 Explain the definition of planning and scheduling

KT0502 Explain the basic process of planning and scheduling

KT0503 Develop a basic plan and schedule

KT0504 . Describe how to protect and manage the success of a plan


IAC0501 . Without reference to learning materials learners will be able to score 80% in a professionally constructed multiple choice questionnaire covering all the theory described in this topic. (Weight: 100%)

(Weight 20%)

5.2.6. KM-05-KT06: Principles of budgeting and budget control and operating within budget (Basic) (20%)


KT0601 Explain what a budget is and how budgets are compiled

KT0602 Explain the typical budgeting processes on mines.

KT0603 Explain the role of supervisors in budgeting and budget control



(Weight 20%)

5.2.7. KM-05-KT07: Principles and procedures of incident and accident investigations and inquiries (20%)


KT0701 Explain what the definitions are of accidents, incidents and inquiries

KT0702 . Explain the basic process for accident and incident investigation


KT0703 Explain the legal requirements related to accident and incident investigation

KT0704 Explain the roles of the various stakeholders in accident and incident investigation



(Weight 20%)









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SECTION 3B: PRACTICAL SKILL MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

List of Practical Skill Module Specifications





311701004-PM-05, Execute performance management for a team of Ventilation Observers , L4, Cr6




1. 311701004-PM-01, Design basic ventilation layouts and assist with the design of complex ventilation layouts., L4, Cr14

1.1 Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules

The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners the opportunity to practice the skills required to design and implement Mine Ventilation Systems and programmes within a specifically designated area of a mine.


PM-01-PS01: Design basic ventilation layouts and manage the implementation of the layout

PM-01-PS02: Conduct trouble shooting to identify the possible causes of poor performing ventilation systems and recommend improvements

1.2 Guidelines for Practical Skills

1.2.1. PM-01-PS01: Design basic ventilation layouts and manage the implementation of the layout

Scope of Practical Skill

Given a range of mining methods and mining scenarios in the form of plans. the learner must be able to:

PA0101 Draft a ventilation layout for the work area, determine the impact/risks of the layout on the existing ventilation infrastructure.

PA0102 Identify and describe the ventilation resources required to deliver the specified requirements.

PA0103 Interpret the mine plans and determine the specific ventilation and fire and explosion prevention requirements in accordance with the risk assessment.

PA0104 Develop a construction and installation schedule and plan the resources to implement the layout. (Material, labour, supervision, time, transport.)

PA0105 Monitor the implementation of approved layouts.

Applied Knowledge

AK0101 The means of ventilating various mining methods;

AK0102 Theory of fluid dynamics

AK0103 Identification and use of Occupational Exposure Limits

AK0104 Theory of Occupational Hygiene management

AK0105 Risk assessment process;

AK0106 Concepts and principles of project management

AK0107 Principles of report writing.

Internal Assessment Criteria

IAC0101 Evaluate the feasibility, practicality and level of legal compliance of the ventilation and fire/explosion prevention layout.


1.2.2. PM-01-PS02: Conduct trouble shooting to identify the possible causes of poor performing ventilation systems and recommend improvements


Given a controlled work environment and all relevant ventilation/occupational hygiene reports for the work area the learner must be able to:

PA0201 Identify and prioritise/classify all the sub standard conditions.

PA0202 Identify the possible causes for the sub standard conditions.

PA0203 Verify the actual causes for the substandard conditions

PA0204 Determine the remedial actions and make required recommendations

PA0205 Develop an action plan to correct the situation

Applied Knowledge

AK0201 Concepts and principles of cause and effect;

AK0202 Operating requirements of a ventilation system

AK0203 . Workplace specific standards and the reasons for the specific standards.

AK0204 Importance of the reporting protocols and methods

AK0205 . Importance of all Occupational Hygiene stressors; f. Importance of follow up and closing the loop


IAC0201 Evaluate the correctness, of the findings and the appropriateness of the recommendations.

IAC0202 . Evaluate the practicality of the action plan.

1.3 Provider Accreditation Requirements for the Practical Skill Module









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2. 311701004-PM-02, Measure and test the effectiveness of the ventilation system., L4, Cr8


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to practice the skills they need to measure and test the effectiveness of mine ventilation systems


PM-02-PS01: Analyse the statistical significance of Ventilation and

PM-02-PS02: Conduct an air balance of a shaft (up - and downcast)


2.2.1. PM-02-PS01: Analyse the statistical significance of Ventilation and


Given a range of results from various ventilation surveys and Occupational Hygiene Monitoring the learner must be able to:

PA0101 Interpret the survey results and compare it with the standards to identify discrepancies and group them in terms of severity

PA0102 Identify the possible causes of the discrepancies

PA0103 Draft a relevant technical report with recommendations to deal with the identified discrepancies

PA0104 Develop and present an implementation plan with a process to monitor the success of the implementation

PA0105 Identify potential future discrepancies and plan to prevent them from occurring.

Applied Knowledge

AK0101 Legal limits and typical site specific requirements;

AK0102 Principles of statistical analysis;

AK0103 The typical reporting and communication requirements


IAC0101 Evaluate the final report and recommendations: a. Correct utilisation and interpretation of the histogram trends; b. Identification of all non conformance contained in the given data; c. Identify all the potential future non conformance as indicated by the scenario; d. Correctly describe the consequences of current and potential non conformance.

IAC0102 Evaluate the ability to develop recommendations

2.2.2. PM-02-PS02: Conduct an air balance of a shaft (up - and downcast)311701004 - Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Officer of 83


Given a simulated or controlled work environment and a shaft plan/diagram showing return and intake quantities the learner must be able to:

PA0201 Identify/verify the localities and required measurements to be taken.

PA0202 Plan and co-ordinate the taking of the required measurements

PA0203 Identify actions to be taken to ensure that reliable measurements will be taken. (Check ventilation controls, take all outside impacts on the air balance into consideration - e.g. compressed air, Check operation of surface fans)

PA0204 Collate, analyse and interpret the information

PA0205 Develop an air balance report including appropriate recommendations.

Applied Knowledge

AK0201 The purpose and process of conducting an air balance;

AK0202 Consequences of inaccurate measurements;

AK0203 Purpose of using mass flow in calculations;

AK0204 Margin of error allowed.


IAC0201 Evaluate the final report and recommendations checking that: a. Correct localities for measurements were selected; b. Balance calculation is correctly executed; c. Non balance causes identified; d. All recommendations are appropriate relevant to the air balance findings.

IAC0202 Evaluate that all relevant issues requiring actions were identified and appropriate actions selected



- Providers must have proven access to all the tools, equipment, models and lecture facilities to enable them to execute professional learning events covering all aspects set out in the topic elements.





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3. 311701004-PM-03, Make recommendations regarding Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene issues, L4, Cr6


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to practice the skills required to evaluate the effective utilisation of ventilation resources in various mining environments.


PM-03-PS01: Evaluate the effective utilisation of ventilation resources


3.2.1. PM-03-PS01: Evaluate the effective utilisation of ventilation resources


Given the performance results of the various components of ventilation systems and the productivity outputs of ventilation observers the learner must be able to:

PA0101 Analyse the performance outputs of the components and determine possible deficiencies

PA0102 Analyse the productivity outputs and determine possible deficiencies

PA0103 Review the system and identify potential system defects

PA0104 Conduct a performance system discussion and identify the possible causes of under performing components

PA0105 Recommend actions to improve the performance of the system

Applied Knowledge

AK0101 Techniques for conducting technical situation assessments

AK0102 Techniques for evaluating the performance of ventilation resources

AK0103 Statistical analysis techniques


IAC0101 Evaluate the accuracy of all the calculations

IAC0102 Evaluate the correctness of the performance assumptions

IAC0103 Evaluate the feasibility, practicality and cost efficiency of the suggested improvements









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4. 311701004-PM-04, Implement and review mine ventilation and occupational hygiene standards, L4, Cr6


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to practice the skills required to develop integrated ventilation reports and review ventilation standards and procedures


PM-04-PS01: Collate information from different Mine Ventilation and

PM-04-PS02: Review standards and procedures to determine their practicality and relevance


4.2.1. PM-04-PS01: Collate information from different Mine Ventilation and


Given various technical reports and observations from a variety of technical services observers as well as descriptions of the mining conditions in the various areas where the observations were done. the learner must be able to:

PA0101 Sort out the data and develop appropriate consolidated findings

PA0102 Identify conflicting information and initiate actions to resolve these conflicts.

PA0103 Check the various calculations and correct possible errors

PA0104 Develop an integrated ventilation and occupational hygiene report with appropriate findings and recommendations

Applied Knowledge

AK0101 Report writing techniques

AK0102 Techniques to integrate different reports


IAC0101 Evaluate that all conflicting information is effectively sorted out


IAC0102 Evaluate that all errors were identified and appropriately resolved

IAC0103 Evaluate the feasibility, accuracy and cost effectiveness of the recommendations in the consolidated report.

4.2.2. PM-04-PS02: Review standards and procedures to determine their practicality and relevance


Given a set of ventilation and occupational hygiene standards, changes in legislation, changes in mining practices and conditions and a set of observations for the designated areas. the learner must be able to:

PA0201 Review the standards and identify potential shortcomings.

PA0202 . Draft possible changes to the standard with reasons for the changes

PA0203 Present and motivate the proposed changes

Applied Knowledge

AK0201 Techniques for interpreting legislation


IAC0201 Evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of the changes








Legal Requirements:



5. 311701004-PM-05, Execute performance management for a team of Ventilation Observers, L4, Cr6


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to practice the skills required to deal with the basic human resource management aspects of a small work team.


PM-05-PS01: Coach and mentor subordinates and trainees.

PM-05-PS02: Conduct performance management for a team


5.2.1. PM-05-PS01: Coach and mentor subordinates and trainees.


Given various tasks that a Ventilation Observer must execute, different Observers and a description of different working environments. the learner must be able to:

PA0101 Prepare a practical coaching guide related to the tasks that must be taught.

PA0102 Evaluate the current knowledge and skills levels of the various people

PA0103 . Explain and demonstrate the various tasks

PA0104 Observe the execution of the tasks and correct performance where required.

PA0105 . Agree appropriate follow up actions to ensure that the skills are transferred

Applied Knowledge

AK0101 One on one coaching techniques

AK0102 Interpersonal influencing techniques


IAC0101 Evaluate the appropriateness of the coaching guides

IAC0102 Observe the extent to which the learners follow the interpersonal processes and use the appropriate interpersonal behaviours when conducting the coaching sessions

IAC0103 Evaluate the overall success of the coaching session and the level of skills transfer.

5.2.2. PM-05-PS02: Conduct performance management for a team


Given descriptions of the performance situation in a designated section and a number of performers. the learner must be able to:

PA0201 Review the work that must be done and allocate the work to the performers - Contract for the achievement of results


PA0202 Conduct performance review discussions with individuals and contract for performance improvement

PA0203 Conduct team performance review meetings

Applied Knowledge

AK0201 Techniques for work delegation

AK0202 Techniques for conducting performance review discussions


IAC0201 Observe the extent to which the learner uses the appropriate interpersonal processes and communication behaviours during the interviews and discussions.

IAC0202 . Evaluate the practicality and efficiency of the delegated work tasks

IAC0203 Evaluate the extent to which performance problems are identified and effectively dealt with.








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6. 311701004-PM-06, Oversee the compilation and submission of mine ventilation reports for a designated area of the mine, L4, Cr6


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners the opportunity to practice the skills required to oversee the compilation of ventilation observation reports for a designated area of a mine.


PM-06-PS01: Conduct a Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene risk assessment for a designated section of a mine


PM-06-PS02: Use computer packages to prepare reports and presentations and develop work schedules.


6.2.1. PM-06-PS01: Conduct a Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene risk assessment for a designated section of a mine


Given a simulated or controlled work environment, a range of environmental historical conditions reports, mine plans, code of practice, standards, mining production results, and a typical production cycle/process the learner must be able to:

PA0101 Prepare to conduct the risk assessment by analysing the relevant documentation and regulatory requirements

PA0102 . Identify the ventilation and occupational hygiene hazards associated with the operations conducted in the designated area;

PA0103 Evaluate the identified hazards in terms of likelihood of the hazard causing an accident or incident;

PA0104 Determine and describe the consequences resulting from potential accidents/incidents caused by the hazards

PA0105 . Identify and describe the controls to be implemented to eliminate or minimise the likelihood of the hazards from causing accidents/incidents and to mitigate the consequences.

PA0106 Draft a written report regarding the risk assessment result

Applied Knowledge

AK0101 1. The processes of conducting a risk assessment and the purpose of the various types of risk assessments;

AK0102 Hierarchy of controls;

AK0103 Integration of Occupational Hygiene , Mine ventilation engineering and operational principles.


IAC0101 Evaluate the pre assessment planning to determine that: a. All relevant documentation and historical issues have been identified and considered. b. All relevant stakeholders have been identified; c. Relevant logistics was planned; d. Required tools and measuring equipment identified; e. Relevant permissions obtained; f. All regulatory requirements identified; g. Practical logistical planning completed.

IAC0102 Observe the extent to which the learner follows a prescribed process and procedure for recognising the hazards: a. Take proper safety precautions; b. Starting at the correct point in the process and systematically working through the area.

IAC0103 Evaluate the validity and completeness of the risk ranking/classification; a. Was the regulatory requirements considered.

IAC0104 Evaluate the final written report to determine that: a. Correct process was followed; b. Relevant controls identified; c. Practical recommendations made; d. Proper prioritisation of actions.


6.2.2. PM-06-PS02: Use computer packages to prepare reports and presentations and develop work schedules.


Given various facts and data from Ventilation audits, inspections and observations and information relevant to various mining environments the learner must be able to:

PA0201 Use a template computer report format to develop technical reports

PA0202 . Develop and build basic spreadsheets to classify and categorise raw data

PA0203 Develop spreadsheet based work schedules and plans

PA0204 Develop presentation slides and notes

PA0205 Develop basic memos and information documents

Applied Knowledge

AK0201 Techniques for operating a desktop computer and basic software

AK0202 Principles of report writing

AK0203 Principles of designing and developing presentation materials


IAC0201 Evaluate the extent to which the developed material meet the requirements for reports, presentations and schedules as set out in the module.

IAC0202 Evaluate the time efficiency for developing the material (Speed of application of the computer skills)








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7. 311701004-PM-07, Measure, record and report the effectiveness of the refrigeration plant and accessories (bulk air cooler, cooling cars and heat exchangers). , L4, Cr6


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to practice the skills to measure and evaluate the performance of secondary mine cooling systems


PM-07-PS01: Measure and evaluate the performance of a mine cooling system


7.2.1. PM-07-PS01: Measure and evaluate the performance of a mine cooling system


Given a controlled work environment with secondary cooling systems, design criteria for the efficient performance of cooling systems the learner must be able to:

PA0101 Prepare to conduct the measurements of the cooling systems: a. Collect the correct instruments; b. Check and validate the design criteria; c. Plan the measurement task.

PA0102 Use the instrumentation to take measurements: a. Air and water temperature and flow.

PA0103 Calculate the duty of cooling systems and check back against the design criteria.

PA0104 . Recommend actions to improve the performance of the systems.

PA0105 Calculate the psychometric properties of air in the cooling system.

Applied Knowledge

AK0101 Basic operation of cooling systems;

AK0102 Basic mathematical principles used in the calculations;

AK0103 Refrigeration flow;

AK0104 Main components of the refrigeration system


IAC0101 Observe that the measurements are taken at the correct positions using the appropriate measuring techniques

IAC0102 Evaluate the accuracy of the calculations

IAC0103 Evaluate the practicality of the recommended actions.









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SECTION 3C: WORK EXPERIENCE MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

List of Work Experience Module Specifications











1. 311701004-WM-01, Exposure to the processes for designing and implementing mine ventilation systems, L4, Cr18

1.1 Purpose of the Work Experience Modules

The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners the opportunity to gain experience in participating in the design and implementation of Ventilation and Occupational hygiene systems.


WM-01-WE01: Develop a construction and installation schedules and plan the resources to implement the layout. (Material, labour, supervision, time, transport.) (1Shift)

WM-01-WE02: Draft ventilation layouts for the work area and determine the impact/risks of the layout on the existing ventilation infrastructure. (Do at least four different types of layouts - (3 Shifts)

WM-01-WE03: Conduct ventilation inspections on dams, hoist rooms, compressor houses and pump chambers

WM-01-WE04: Conduct air surveys in the different workings in and on the mine: (25 Shifts)

1.2 Guidelines for Work Experiences

1.2.1. WM-01-WE01: Develop a construction and installation schedules and plan the resources to implement the layout. (Material, labour, supervision, time, transport.) (1Shift)

Scope of Work Experience

The person will be expected to engage in the following work activities:

WA0101 Review the layouts and mining plans

WA0102 Determine the availability of resources

WA0103 Develop the overall milestones

WA0104 Develop a broad master schedule and obtain principle agreement from line management

WA0105 Develop a detailed construction schedule and budget and submit for approval

Supporting Evidence

SE0101 Approved construction schedules and budgets.

1.2.2. WM-01-WE02: Draft ventilation layouts for the work area and determine the impact/risks of the layout on the existing ventilation infrastructure. (Do at least four different types of layouts - (3 Shifts)



WA0201 Study and review the mine plans and related ventilation standards

WA0202 Make all required calculations and determine the ventilation equipment requirements

WA0203 Develop the layouts and do a costing exercise

WA0204 Submit layouts for approval


Supporting Evidence

SE0201 Approved layouts

1.2.3. WM-01-WE03: Conduct ventilation inspections on dams, hoist rooms, compressor houses and pump chambers



WA0301 Prepare for the various inspections

WA0302 Obtain approval to conduct the inspections

WA0303 Conduct the required risk assessments before entering the work areas

WA0304 Report and deal with urgent issues observed during the inspection

WA0305 Draft a report for the inspection

WA0301 Prepare for surveys and review historic data

WA0302 Obtain approval from line management to access the required work places

WA0303 Conduct the surveys

WA0304 Prepare survey reports

Supporting Evidence

SE0301 Completed activity and inspection reports signed off by supervisor and line manager.

1.2.4. WM-01-WE04: Conduct air surveys in the different workings in and on the mine: (25 Shifts)



Supporting Evidence

SE0401 Completed report documents signed by supervisor and line manager

1.3 Contextualised Workplace Knowledge

1 Site specific ventilation standards, layouts and budgets

2 Site specific ventilation and occupational hygiene codes of practice

3 Site specific ventilation and occupational hygiene standards and codes of practice

4 Site specific occupational hygiene standards and codes of practice

1.4 Criteria for Workplace Approval

Physical Requirements:311701004 - Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Officer of 83

1. Access to a full range of updated measuring equipment;

2. Access to a weighing laboratory;

3. Access to a control room.


1. Work under a supervisor with a recognised Ventilation Qualification.

Legal Requirements:

1. Compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements


2. 311701004-WM-02, Exposure to occupational hygiene sampling strategies and schedules, L4, Cr21


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to gain experience in executing the duties required to implement occupational hygiene strategies and schedules.


WM-02-WE01: Conduct illumination and noise surveys (4 Shifts)

WM-02-WE02: Conduct thermal stress surveys (2 Shifts)

WM-02-WE03: Conduct airborne pollutant sampling (10 Shifts)

WM-02-WE04: Take water samples (2 Shifts)

WM-02-WE05: Take bacteriological samples (1 Shift)

WM-02-WE06: Conduct statistical analysis of occupational hygiene measurement results and produce reports. (3 Shifts)

WM-02-WE07: Check water and air samples for dust, PH, and chemical content in the laboratory (5 Shifts)


2.2.1. WM-02-WE01: Conduct illumination and noise surveys (4 Shifts)



WA0101 Prepare for the survey and review historic data

WA0102 Obtain approval from line management to enter the work places to conduct the surveys

WA0103 Conduct appropriate hazard identifications before entering work areas

WA0104 Conduct the survey and capture the required observation data

WA0105 Draft a report on the executed surveys

Supporting Evidence

SE0101 Completed survey results signed off by the supervisor and the line manager

2.2.2. WM-02-WE02: Conduct thermal stress surveys (2 Shifts)



WA0201 Prepare for the surveys and review historic data

WA0202 Collect and prepare all tools and instruments required to do the surveys

WA0203 Obtain approval to enter the work places


WA0204 Conduct the surveys and capture the observation data

WA0205 Draft a report on the completed survey

Supporting Evidence

SE0202 Survey report signed off by supervisor and line manager.

2.2.3. WM-02-WE03: Conduct airborne pollutant sampling (10 Shifts)



WA0301 Prepare all equipment to conduct the sampling

WA0302 Plan the sampling exercise and allocate tasks

WA0303 Obtain approval for conducting the sampling

WA0304 Consolidate sampling results and develop report

Supporting Evidence

SE0301 Sampling report signed off by supervisor and line manager

2.2.4. WM-02-WE04: Take water samples (2 Shifts)



WA0401 Prepare to collect the samples

WA0402 Collect samples and store samples properly

WA0403 Do basic analysis of water samples

WA0404 Report on the findings

Supporting Evidence

SE0401 Availability of representative samples and valid sample results

2.2.5. WM-02-WE05: Take bacteriological samples (1 Shift)



WA0501 Prepare to take the samples

WA0502 Take samples

WA0503 Sign samples over for analysis


WA0504 Obtain and report sample analysis results

Supporting Evidence

SE0501 Availability of representative and uncontaminated samples and properly recorded sample analysis results

2.2.6. WM-02-WE06: Conduct statistical analysis of occupational hygiene measurement results and produce reports. (3 Shifts)



WA0601 Collate and classify all raw data

WA0602 Develop appropriate analysis spreadsheets and models

WA0603 Input data into the analysis spreadsheets

WA0604 Make the appropriate calculations

WA0605 Consolidate findings and reach conclusions

WA0606 Draft report

Supporting Evidence

SE0601 Availability of valid analysed data and findings report.

2.2.7. WM-02-WE07: Check water and air samples for dust, PH, and chemical content in the laboratory (5 Shifts)



WA0701 Prepare for analysis of samples

WA0702 Conduct the analysis

WA0703 Verify analysis results

WA0704 Complete analysis report

Supporting Evidence

SE0701 1. Availability of accurate and valid sample analysis data











Legal Requirements:

1. Compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements.


3. 311701004-WM-03, Exposure to the processes of conducting air balances of shafts, L4, Cr6


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to gain experience in the conducting of air balance surveys for a shaft.


WM-03-WE01: Co-ordinate the conducting of air balance for a shaft


3.2.1. WM-03-WE01: Co-ordinate the conducting of air balance for a shaft



WA0101 Identify/verify the localities and required measurements to be taken.

WA0102 Plan and co-ordinate the taking of the required measurements

WA0103 Identify actions to be taken to ensure that reliable measurements will be taken. (Check ventilation controls, take all outside impacts on the air balance into consideration - e.g. compressed air, Check operation of surface fans)

WA0104 Collate, analyse and interpret the information.

WA0105 Develop an air balance report including appropriate recommendations

Supporting Evidence

SE0101 Availability of a signed off air balance report.


1 Site specific mining layouts and standards








Legal Requirements:



4. 311701004-WM-04, Exposure to mine ventilation and occupational hygiene projects, L4, Cr26


The focus of the learning in this module is to provide learners an opportunity to gain experience in mine ventilation and occupational hygiene projects.


WM-04-WE01: Participate in project planning and the design work associated with projects

WM-04-WE02: Execute designated activities as part of a project team

WM-04-WE03: Operate on a mine as an acting ventilation officer for at least 6 months


4.2.1. WM-04-WE01: Participate in project planning and the design work associated with projects



WA0101 Participate in project planning meetings

WA0102 Keep the minutes of project planning meetings

WA0103 Do analysis and scheduling work for projects

Supporting Evidence

SE0101 Approved project plans

4.2.2. WM-04-WE02: Execute designated activities as part of a project team



WA0201 Monitor construction work

WA0202 Develop observation and survey reports

WA0203 Oversee designated construction wor

WA0204 Report at project meetings

Supporting Evidence

SE0201 Completed project schedules

SE0202 Minutes of project meetings

4.2.3. WM-04-WE03: Operate on a mine as an acting ventilation officer for at least 6 months




WA0301 Plan the work in the section

WA0302 Organize all resources for the section

WA0303 Control and review all work activities

WA0304 Allocate work to team members

WA0305 Deal with emergency situations

Supporting Evidence

SE0301 Section performance reports

SE0302 Performance report from supervisor

SE0303 Self evaluation report

SE0304 Performance report from subordinates


1 Site specific project management structures and protocols

2 Site specific project plans and schedules

3 Site specific ventilation and occupational hygiene policies, procedures and standards








Legal Requirements:



5. 311701004-WM-05, Exposure to the processes for reviewing mine ventilation and occupational hygiene standards, L4, Cr6


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to gain experience in the review of mine ventilation and occupational hygiene standards


WM-05-WE01: Participate in standard review meetings

WM-05-WE02: Identify shortcomings in standards and make improvement recommendations.


5.2.1. WM-05-WE01: Participate in standard review meetings



WA0101 Review the minutes of standards meetings

WA0102 Observe the functioning of the meetings

WA0103 Prepare and make presentations to the standards committee

Supporting Evidence

SE0101 Minutes of meetings

SE0102 Supervisor report

5.2.2. WM-05-WE02: Identify shortcomings in standards and make improvement recommendations.



WA0201 Review all ventilation and occupational hygiene standards

WA0202 . Review changes to mining conditions and layouts

WA0203 Review changes to legislation

WA0204 Draft changes to standards

Supporting Evidence

SE0201 Approved changes to standards


1 . Site specific ventilation and occupational hygiene standards.

2 Site specific standard modification protocols









Legal Requirements:



6. 311701004-WM-06, Exposure to the emergency preparedness and response processes, L4, Cr6


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to be exposed to the work done in the control room


WM-06-WE01: Observe the operation of the control room

WM-06-WE02: Update rescue plans


6.2.1. WM-06-WE01: Observe the operation of the control room



WA0101 Review all control room documents

WA0102 Review all control room procedures

WA0103 Spend a shift in the control room and observe all operations

Supporting Evidence

SE0101 Completed questionnaire regarding the activities in the control room and all control room procedures

6.2.2. WM-06-WE02: Update rescue plans



WA0201 Identify needed changes to rescue plans

WA0202 Propose changes to plans

WA0203 Communicate approved changes

Supporting Evidence

SE0201 Updated rescue plans signed off by supervisor


1 Site specific emergency response policies and procedures

2 Site specific emergency response protocols

3 Site specific rescue plans


4 Site specific protocols relating to the updating and approval of rescue plans








Legal Requirements:



7. 311701004-WM-07, Exposure to the internal and external Mine Ventilation and Occupational Hygiene audit processes, L4, Cr6


The focus of the learning in this module is on providing learners an opportunity to gain exposure to the internal and external ventilation and occupational hygiene audit processes.


WM-07-WE01: Assist in the preparation for internal and external audits

WM-07-WE02: Participate in internal and external audits as part of an audit team

WM-07-WE03: Execute follow up actions to monitor the correction of audit


7.2.1. WM-07-WE01: Assist in the preparation for internal and external audits



WA0101 Check that all observation reports and files are available

WA0102 Check that all previous audit findings have been finalised

WA0103 Check that all tools and equipment is properly calibrated and available for use.

WA0104 Plan the audit process and allocate tasks to team members

Supporting Evidence

SE0101 Department ready to conduct audit

7.2.2. WM-07-WE02: Participate in internal and external audits as part of an audit team



WA0201 Conduct observations for audits

WA0202 Conduct surveys for audits

WA0203 Draft findings reports

Supporting Evidence

SE0201 Completed audit reports

7.2.3. WM-07-WE03: Execute follow up actions to monitor the correction of audit




WA0301 Participate in audit finding meetings

WA0302 Develop and agree improvement action plans

WA0303 . Follow up on the execution of improvement actions

Supporting Evidence

SE0301 Audit findings dealt with


1 Site specific ventilation and occupational hygiene standards

2 Site specific audit schedules and protocols

3 Site specific audit protocols








Legal Requirements:



8. 311701004-WM-08, Exposure to the processes of evaluating the effectiveness and accuracy of environmental monitoring systems, L4, Cr6


The purpose of this module is to give learners sufficient exposure to the telemetry systems used on the mine.


WM-08-WE01: Observe the work of the telemetry technicians (2 Shifts)


8.2.1. WM-08-WE01: Observe the work of the telemetry technicians (2 Shifts)



WA0101 Review the various telemetry reports

WA0102 Identify the telemetry instruments on the mine plans

WA0103 Observe the work of the telemetry technicians

Supporting Evidence

SE0101 Learner developed observation report

SE0102 Completed questionnaire on the site specific telemetry system


1 Detailed understanding of site specific environmental monitoring systems








Legal Requirements:



9. 311701004-WM-09, Exposure to the conducting of surveys on secondary cooling installations, L4, Cr6


The focus of the learning in this module is to give learners an opportunity to gain experience in conducting surveys on secondary refrigeration systems.


WM-09-WE01: Conduct surveys on secondary cooling installations


9.2.1. WM-09-WE01: Conduct surveys on secondary cooling installations



WA0101 Prepare to conduct the measurements of the cooling systems: a. Collect the correct instruments; b. Check and validate the design criteria; c. Plan the measurement task.

WA0102 Use the instrumentation to take measurements: a. Air and water temperature and flow.

WA0103 Calculate the duty of cooling systems and check back against the design criteria

WA0104 Recommend actions to improve the performance of the systems.

WA0105 Calculate the psychometric properties of air in the cooling system

Supporting Evidence

SE0101 Availability of cooling system survey reports that are signed off by the supervisor and the relevant line managers.


1 Site specific refrigeration standards

2 . Site specific refrigeration designs and plans








Legal Requirements:


SECTION 4: STATEMENT OF WORK EXPERIENCE

Curriculum Number: 311701004

Curriculum Title: Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Officer

Learner Details

Name:

ID Number:

Employer Details

Company Name:

Address:

Supervisor Name:

Work Telephone:

E-Mail:



WM-01-WE01 Develop a construction and installation schedules and plan the resources to implement the layout. (Material, labour, supervision, time, transport.) (1Shift)

Scope Work Experience Date Signature

WA0101 Review the layouts and mining plans

WA0102 Determine the availability of resources

WA0103 Develop the overall milestones

WA0104 Develop a broad master schedule and obtain principle agreement from line management

WA0105 Develop a detailed construction schedule and budget and submit for approval

Supporting Evidence Date Signature

SE0101 Approved construction schedules and budgets.

WM-01-WE02 Draft ventilation layouts for the work area and determine the impact/risks of the layout on the existing ventilation infrastructure. (Do at least four different types of layouts - (3 Shifts)


WA0201 Study and review the mine plans and related ventilation standards

WA0202 Make all required calculations and determine the ventilation equipment requirements

WA0203 Develop the layouts and do a costing exercise

WA0204 Submit layouts for approval


SE0201 Approved layouts


WM-01-WE03 Conduct ventilation inspections on dams, hoist rooms, compressor houses and pump chambers


WA0301 Prepare for the various inspections

WA0302 Obtain approval to conduct the inspections

WA0303 Conduct the required risk assessments before entering the work areas

WA0304 Report and deal with urgent issues observed during the inspection

WA0305 Draft a report for the inspection

WA0301 Prepare for surveys and review historic data

WA0302 Obtain approval from line management to access the required work places

WA0303 Conduct the surveys

WA0304 Prepare survey reports


SE0301 Completed activity and inspection reports signed off by supervisor and line manager.

WM-01-WE04 Conduct air surveys in the different workings in and on the mine: (25 Shifts)


SE0401 Completed report documents signed by supervisor and line manager

Contextualised Workplace Knowledge

Date Signature


1 Site specific ventilation standards, layouts and budgets

2 Site specific ventilation and occupational hygiene codes of practice


4 Site specific occupational hygiene standards and codes of practice

Additional Assignments to be Assessed Externally

Date Signature


WM-02-WE01 Conduct illumination and noise surveys (4 Shifts)


WA0101 Prepare for the survey and review historic data

WA0102 Obtain approval from line management to enter the work places to conduct the surveys

WA0103 Conduct appropriate hazard identifications before entering work areas

WA0104 Conduct the survey and capture the required observation data

WA0105 Draft a report on the executed surveys



SE0101 Completed survey results signed off by the supervisor and the line manager

WM-02-WE02 Conduct thermal stress surveys (2 Shifts)


WA0201 Prepare for the surveys and review historic data

WA0202 Collect and prepare all tools and instruments required to do the surveys

WA0203 Obtain approval to enter the work places

WA0204 Conduct the surveys and capture the observation data

WA0205 Draft a report on the completed survey


SE0202 Survey report signed off by supervisor and line manager.

WM-02-WE03 Conduct airborne pollutant sampling (10 Shifts)


WA0301 Prepare all equipment to conduct the sampling

WA0302 Plan the sampling exercise and allocate tasks

WA0303 Obtain approval for conducting the sampling

WA0304 Consolidate sampling results and develop report


SE0301 Sampling report signed off by supervisor and line manager

WM-02-WE04 Take water samples (2 Shifts)


WA0401 Prepare to collect the samples


WA0402 Collect samples and store samples properly

WA0403 Do basic analysis of water samples

WA0404 Report on the findings


SE0401 Availability of representative samples and valid sample results

WM-02-WE05 Take bacteriological samples (1 Shift)


WA0501 Prepare to take the samples

WA0502 Take samples

WA0503 Sign samples over for analysis

WA0504 Obtain and report sample analysis results


SE0501 Availability of representative and uncontaminated samples and properly recorded sample analysis results

WM-02-WE06 Conduct statistical analysis of occupational hygiene measurement results and produce reports. (3 Shifts)


WA0601 Collate and classify all raw data

WA0602 Develop appropriate analysis spreadsheets and models

WA0603 Input data into the analysis spreadsheets

WA0604 Make the appropriate calculations

WA0605 Consolidate findings and reach conclusions


WA0606 Draft report


SE0601 Availability of valid analysed data and findings report.

WM-02-WE07 Check water and air samples for dust, PH, and chemical content in the laboratory (5 Shifts)


WA0701 Prepare for analysis of samples

WA0702 Conduct the analysis

WA0703 Verify analysis results

WA0704 Complete analysis report


SE0701 1. Availability of accurate and valid sample analysis data


Date Signature



Date Signature



WM-03-WE01 Co-ordinate the conducting of air balance for a shaft


WA0101 Identify/verify the localities and required measurements to be taken.

WA0102 Plan and co-ordinate the taking of the required measurements

WA0103 Identify actions to be taken to ensure that reliable measurements will be taken. (Check ventilation controls, take all outside impacts on the air balance into consideration - e.g. compressed air, Check operation of surface fans)

WA0104 Collate, analyse and interpret the information.

WA0105 Develop an air balance report including appropriate recommendations


SE0101 Availability of a signed off air balance report.


Date Signature

1 Site specific mining layouts and standards


Date Signature


WM-04-WE01 Participate in project planning and the design work associated with projects



WA0101 Participate in project planning meetings

WA0102 Keep the minutes of project planning meetings

WA0103 Do analysis and scheduling work for projects


SE0101 Approved project plans

WM-04-WE02 Execute designated activities as part of a project team


WA0201 Monitor construction work

WA0202 Develop observation and survey reports

WA0203 Oversee designated construction wor

WA0204 Report at project meetings


SE0201 Completed project schedules

SE0202 Minutes of project meetings

WM-04-WE03 Operate on a mine as an acting ventilation officer for at least 6 months


WA0301 Plan the work in the section

WA0302 Organize all resources for the section

WA0303 Control and review all work activities

WA0304 Allocate work to team members


WA0305 Deal with emergency situations


SE0301 Section performance reports

SE0302 Performance report from supervisor

SE0303 Self evaluation report

SE0304 Performance report from subordinates


Date Signature

1 Site specific project management structures and protocols

2 Site specific project plans and schedules

3 Site specific ventilation and occupational hygiene policies, procedures and standards


Date Signature


WM-05-WE01 Participate in standard review meetings


WA0101 Review the minutes of standards meetings


WA0102 Observe the functioning of the meetings

WA0103 Prepare and make presentations to the standards committee


SE0101 Minutes of meetings

SE0102 Supervisor report

WM-05-WE02 Identify shortcomings in standards and make improvement recommendations.


WA0201 Review all ventilation and occupational hygiene standards

WA0202 . Review changes to mining conditions and layouts

WA0203 Review changes to legislation

WA0204 Draft changes to standards


SE0201 Approved changes to standards


Date Signature

1 . Site specific ventilation and occupational hygiene standards.

2 Site specific standard modification protocols



Date Signature


WM-06-WE01 Observe the operation of the control room


WA0101 Review all control room documents

WA0102 Review all control room procedures

WA0103 Spend a shift in the control room and observe all operations


SE0101 Completed questionnaire regarding the activities in the control room and all control room procedures

WM-06-WE02 Update rescue plans


WA0201 Identify needed changes to rescue plans

WA0202 Propose changes to plans

WA0203 Communicate approved changes


SE0201 Updated rescue plans signed off by supervisor


Date Signature

1 Site specific emergency response policies and


procedures

2 Site specific emergency response protocols

3 Site specific rescue plans

4 Site specific protocols relating to the updating and approval of rescue plans


Date Signature


WM-07-WE01 Assist in the preparation for internal and external audits


WA0101 Check that all observation reports and files are available

WA0102 Check that all previous audit findings have been finalised

WA0103 Check that all tools and equipment is properly calibrated and available for use.

WA0104 Plan the audit process and allocate tasks to team members


SE0101 Department ready to conduct audit

WM-07-WE02 Participate in internal and external audits as part of an audit team



WA0201 Conduct observations for audits

WA0202 Conduct surveys for audits

WA0203 Draft findings reports


SE0201 Completed audit reports

WM-07-WE03 Execute follow up actions to monitor the correction of audit


WA0301 Participate in audit finding meetings

WA0302 Develop and agree improvement action plans

WA0303 . Follow up on the execution of improvement actions


SE0301 Audit findings dealt with


Date Signature

1 Site specific ventilation and occupational hygiene standards

2 Site specific audit schedules and protocols

3 Site specific audit protocols



Date Signature


WM-08-WE01 Observe the work of the telemetry technicians (2 Shifts)


WA0101 Review the various telemetry reports

WA0102 Identify the telemetry instruments on the mine plans

WA0103 Observe the work of the telemetry technicians


SE0101 Learner developed observation report

SE0102 Completed questionnaire on the site specific telemetry system


Date Signature

1 Detailed understanding of site specific environmental monitoring systems


Date Signature

311701004-WM-09, Exposure to the conducting of surveys on secondary cooling installations, L4, Cr6311701004 - Mining Technician: Mine Ventilation Officer of 83

WM-09-WE01 Conduct surveys on secondary cooling installations


WA0101 Prepare to conduct the measurements of the cooling systems: a. Collect the correct instruments; b. Check and validate the design criteria; c. Plan the measurement task.

WA0102 Use the instrumentation to take measurements: a. Air and water temperature and flow.

WA0103 Calculate the duty of cooling systems and check back against the design criteria

WA0104 Recommend actions to improve the performance of the systems.

WA0105 Calculate the psychometric properties of air in the cooling system


SE0101 Availability of cooling system survey reports that are signed off by the supervisor and the relevant line managers.


Date Signature

1 Site specific refrigeration standards

2 . Site specific refrigeration designs and plans


Date Signature


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