Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Irrigation Design
Diploma of Irrigation Design
AHC51624
BJQ6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/05/2024 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for technical and leadership job roles in the irrigation industry.
Individuals with this qualification will take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They must analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in eleven (11) units of competency:- six (6) core units plus
- five (5) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- three (3) must be from the electives list below
- two (2) from the remaining electives listed below or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course
1. Core Units
All six (6) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBJ68 | AHCIRG507 | Audit irrigation systems | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ66 | AHCIRG508 | Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ70 | AHCIRG506 | Design irrigation systems | 110 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ81 | AHCIRG435 | Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OCT13 | AHCSOL407 | Develop a soil use map for a property | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBJ69 | AHCIRG509 | Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan | 100 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) electives must be chosen from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEZ1 | AHC51619 | Diploma of Irrigation Design | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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