Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Irrigation Management
Diploma of Irrigation Management
Qualification
National Code:
AHC51610
AHC51610
State Code:
D527
D527
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
15/10/2012
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
529
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/10/2012
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 15/10/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
The Diploma of Irrigation Management reflects the role of an irrigation business manager.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Completion of eleven (11) units made up of six (6) core units and five (5) elective units.- a minimum of three (3) units must come from the elective units list
- a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificate IV or above in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the irrigation industry.
1. Core Units
Six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D6888 | AHCIRG501A | Audit irrigation systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6889 | AHCIRG502A | Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D6890 | AHCIRG503A | Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems | 55 | Unit of competency |
| D6880 | AHCIRG402A | Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system | 65 | Unit of competency |
| D6891 | AHCIRG504A | Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7249 | AHCSOL501A | Monitor and manage soils for production | 24 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) units must come from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S402 | RTE50203 | Diploma of Irrigation | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCW4 | AHC51616 | Diploma of Irrigation Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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