Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Irrigation
Certificate III in Irrigation
RTE31303
S387
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 04/10/2003 | Current | Approved |
Description
Schedule
1.
A total of 16 units must be completed
· Select 7 units from Group A (including the 1 compulsory unit)
· Select 6 units from Group A and/or B
· Select 3 additional units from Group A, B and/or other units from the Conservation and Land Management RTD02, Rural Production RTE03 and Amenity Horticulture RTF03 Training and/or other endorsed Training Packages (Group C).
The following is an example of a suitable training program and is NOT intended to be prescriptive but illustrate ways that qualifications can be achieved.
See the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0722 | WRRS2B | Advise on products and services | 27 | Unit of competency |
| S3432 | RTE3713A | Carry out workplace OHS procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S2758 | RTC3805A | Coordinate work site activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3511 | RTE3612A | Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3527 | RTE3601A | Install irrigation systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3534 | RTE3714A | Maintain and monitor environmental work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S3567 | RTE3607A | Measure irrigation delivery system performance | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3571 | RTE3608A | Monitor and operate water treatment processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S3586 | RTE3609A | Operate fertigation equipment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| S3589 | RTE3611A | Operate pressurised irrigation systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2754 | RTC3701A | Respond to emergencies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S3688 | RTE3605A | Troubleshoot irrigation systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
2.
The following is an example of a suitable training program and is NOT intended to be prescriptive but illustrate ways that qualifications can be achieved.
See the Rural Production Training Package (RTE03) and Implementation Guide, for the Qualification Packaging Rules and the Complete List of Units available as Electives.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3525 | RTE3305A | Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S2755 | RTC3704A | Prepare and apply chemicals | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S3367 | RTF3503A | Sample soils and analyse results | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2756 | RTC3705A | Transport, handle and store chemicals | 10 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D491 | AHC32410 | Certificate III in Irrigation | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836 or Tim Delaney, Manager, Curriculum Services, Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by Challenger TAFE on 3 March 2004.
Entry Requirements
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