Unit of competency Outline
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Carry out installation tasks for low volume irrigation
Carry out installation tasks for low volume irrigation
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG209A
AHCIRG209A
State Code
WE009
WE009
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2013
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/04/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This Unit covers the process of assisting with the installation of low volume irrigation systems under supervision and defines the standard required to: assemble equipment and materials for installation work; assemble components and flush the irrigation system; identify faults and fix or report.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work on a low volume irrigation installation site
- 1.1 The required materials,tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor's instructions
- 1.2 Techniques used when loading and unloading materials demonstrate correct manual handling and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle
- 1.3 Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use
- 1.4OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor
2 Prepare the site
- 2.1 Irrigation lines are measured and marked out
- 2.2 Irrigation components are laid out
- 2.3 Trenches are dug or tidied up
3 Install irrigation components
- 3.1 Work is undertaken according to plan and supervisor’s instructions
- 3.2System components are assembled and connected according to plan, with joints completed and tested
- 3.3 A clean and safe work area is maintained while installation work is carried out
- 3.4 Tools are chosen appropriate to the task being undertaken, and used according to guidelines and safe working practices
4 Complete installation tasks
- 4.1 The site is restored and waste material is removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures
- 4.2 Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures
- 4.3 System is connected to water supply
- 4.4 System is flushed and commissioned as directed
- 4.5 Operating faults are identified and reported to supervisor and/or corrective actions taken
The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Low volume irrigation may include:
systems that operate under comparatively low volume and pressure including micro irrigation, pop-ups at less than 0.1 litres/second, and drippers.
Personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) may include:
steel capped boots/shoes, overalls, gloves, sun hat, sunscreen lotion, safety goggles, face mask and hearing protection, and any protection required for the use of equipment.
OHS hazards should be identified through site risk assessment and organisational procedures and may include:
solar radiation, dust, noise, air- and soil-borne micro-organisms, chemicals and hazardous substances, sharp hand tools and equipment, manual handling, holes, and slippery and uneven surfaces.
System components may include:
pumps
delivery equipment
system controllers.
Low volume irrigation may include:
systems that operate under comparatively low volume and pressure including micro irrigation, pop-ups at less than 0.1 litres/second, and drippers.
Personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) may include:
steel capped boots/shoes, overalls, gloves, sun hat, sunscreen lotion, safety goggles, face mask and hearing protection, and any protection required for the use of equipment.
OHS hazards should be identified through site risk assessment and organisational procedures and may include:
solar radiation, dust, noise, air- and soil-borne micro-organisms, chemicals and hazardous substances, sharp hand tools and equipment, manual handling, holes, and slippery and uneven surfaces.
System components may include:
pumps
delivery equipment
system controllers.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
assemble equipment and materials for installation work
assemble components and flush the irrigation system
identify faults and fix or report.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. This unit may be assessed in the context of installing domestic micro-irrigation.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
assemble equipment and materials for installation work
assemble components and flush the irrigation system
identify faults and fix or report.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. This unit may be assessed in the context of installing domestic micro-irrigation.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J155 | AHC21112 | Certificate II in Irrigation | Qualification |
| D453 | AHC20310 | Certificate II in Production Horticulture | Qualification |