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Design exhaust, ventilation and dust collection systems

Design exhaust, ventilation and dust collection systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM234017
State Code
OEW18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to design commercial and industrial exhaust, ventilation and dust extraction systems in accordance with standards, codes and regulatory requirements. It includes consideration of fluid dynamic principles and selection of system components including ducting, fans and filters.The client may be internal or external to the designer’s organisation.The unit applies to the design of exhaust, ventilation and dust collection systems across all forms of manufacturing and engineering and design activities and can also include reverse engineering, and design rectification or modifications of an existing design. It is suitable for exhaust, ventilation and dust collection system contractors, consultants, designers and maintenance personnel.Individuals completing this work either already have or are developing skills and experience in the application of thermodynamic and fluid dynamic principles, mathematics and computer techniques.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify the design task and elaborate the specification
  • 1.1 Establish features and performance parameters of exhaust, ventilation and dust collection plant and equipment, in consultation with the client
  • 1.2 Determine parameters of the brief or contract
  • 1.3 Determine stakeholders to be consulted in design process
  • 1.4 Assess work health and safety (WHS), regulatory, sustainability or environmental issues relevant to design task
  • 1.5 Confirm design brief, including budget and schedule, and provide preliminary advice on feasibility
2. Prepare concept proposal
  • 2.1 Use investigation and analysis to define exhaust, ventilation and dust collection plant and equipment performance parameters
  • 2.2 Carry out required modelling, simulations and calculations using appropriate techniques, software and validation techniques
  • 2.3 Generate exhaust, ventilation and dust collection plant and equipment solutions that respond to the brief or contract
  • 2.4 Check feasibility and evaluate solutions against design criteria ensuring conformity to WHS, regulatory, sustainability and environmental requirements
  • 2.5 Review concept proposals with clients and select preferred solution
3. Design exhaust, ventilation and dust collection system
  • 3.1 Develop selected exhaust, ventilation and dust collection system designs
  • 3.2 Provide documentation, drawings, specifications and instructions
  • 3.3 Consult with client and stakeholders to obtain sign-off on design
  • 3.4 Monitor installation and commissioning with stakeholders, and make any necessary modifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8112 MEM234017A Design exhaust, ventilation and dust collection systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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