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Coordinate and supervise installation of an irrigation drainage system

Coordinate and supervise installation of an irrigation drainage system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDRG403
State Code
OBK04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement irrigation drainage system construction procedures, coordinate, supervise and commission irrigation drainage system installation and supervise work area rehabilitation.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge in coordinating and supervising the installation of irrigation drainage systems and have responsibility for the output of others. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop and implement construction and environmental procedures
  • 1.1 Develop employment and contract management procedures for contractors
  • 1.2 Develop procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries
  • 1.3 Develop procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment
  • 1.4 Determine workplace health and safety procedures, including risk assessment for installation works
  • 1.5 Develop procedures for dealing with and minimising environmental impacts associated with construction work
  • 1.6 Notify client, authorities and agencies of the scheduled works
2. Interpret the irrigation drainage system design for the site
  • 2.1 Determine the purpose, scale and required output of the irrigation system
  • 2.2 Assess the landscape of the site
  • 2.3 Determine construction requirements and verify with designer
  • 2.4 Select components to meet design specifications and site requirements
3. Organise resource requirements
  • 3.1 Nominate tasks and timelines for the scheduled works, including the coordination of required resources
  • 3.2 Organise and coordinate labour requirements
  • 3.3 Verify the correct parts and equipment have been delivered to the site and checked
  • 3.4 Select and check equipment and machinery
  • 3.5 Allocate tasks to the work team
  • 3.6 Carry out safety induction for the task and site
4. Supervise preparatory work
  • 4.1 Interpret construction plan to confirm works to be carried out
  • 4.2 Take levels and plan earth works based on irrigation drainage design
  • 4.3 Confirm site is cleaned and marked out
  • 4.4 Confirm drainage structures are pegged out
5. Supervise construction and testing of the drainage system
  • 5.1 Interpret plan and supervise construction work
  • 5.2 Confirm trenches are excavated to specification
  • 5.3 Confirm earth works are carried out appropriately
  • 5.4 Confirm construction of drainage structures are to specifications
  • 5.5 Inspect the lay out and joining of pipes
  • 5.6 Check fitting and adjustment of fittings and valves and confirm all joints are secured
  • 5.7 Supervise the installation and testing of pumping system
6. Commission the irrigation drainage system
  • 6.1 Start up the system according to operating instructions
  • 6.2 Identify operating faults and take corrective actions as required
  • 6.3 Use testing and monitoring equipment to monitor system performance
  • 6.4 Make adjustments as required
7. Supervise the rehabilitation of the works area
  • 7.1 Monitor the resurfacing and sealing earthworks
  • 7.2 Confirm the planting and maintenance of vegetation areas have been carried out
  • 7.3 Confirm disposal of waste and surplus materials has been carried out according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAP67 AHCDRG401 Coordinate and supervise installation of an irrigation drainage system Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BJR5 AHC41124 Certificate IV in Irrigation Management Qualification
BEY0 AHC41119 Certificate IV in Irrigation Management Qualification