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Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system

Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG301A
State Code
D6872
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/08/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of implementing a maintenance program for an irrigation system and defines the standard required to: inspect irrigation systems; test irrigation equipment; undertake minor repairs of equipment; record and report maintenance activities; dispose of unused or waste materials from site.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret an irrigation maintenance program
  • 1.1. Scope of maintenance works is determined according to the irrigation maintenance program.
  • 1.2. Frequency of maintenance works is determined and implemented according to the irrigation maintenance program.
  • 1.3. Irrigation maintenance standards are established in line with the irrigation maintenance program.
  • 1.4. Maintenance works are planned and prepared.
  • 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are identified, associated hazards and risks assessed, and suitable controls implemented.
  • 1.6. Environmental considerations of irrigation maintenance activities are identified.
2. Inspect irrigation system
  • 2.1. An inspection checklist is established according to the irrigation maintenance program.
  • 2.2. System is regularly inspected according to the checklist.
  • 2.3. Remedial action and repairs are identified and undertaken to restore system to full effectiveness.
  • 2.4. Servicing of mechanical equipment is undertaken according to the irrigation maintenance program.
  • 2.5. Results of maintenance works are assessed and recorded to ensure repairs or maintenance standards have been achieved according to the irrigation maintenance program.
  • 2.6. Surroundings are tidied and materials and equipment cleared from the site on completion of maintenance works.
3. Record and report maintenance activities
  • 3.1. Damage and blockage caused by pests and animals are recorded by damage type, location and the section of the system affected.
  • 3.2. Damage or faulty pumps, valves, electrical components and computer systems are recorded and reported, and action taken to effect repairs.
  • 3.3. Routine and preventative maintenance activities are recorded and reported in accordance with enterprise standards.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
System may include:
pressurised irrigation systems such as micro-irrigation and spray irrigation systems, or gravity-fed systems. They may range from manual operation and monitoring to fully automated with computer control and monitoring.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
inspect irrigation systems
test irrigation equipment
undertake minor repairs of equipment
record and report maintenance activities
dispose of unused or waste materials from site.
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3511 RTE3612A Implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system Unit of competency