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Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs

Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG508
State Code
OBJ66
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
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the design of irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Design an irrigation system maintenance program
  • 1.1 Specify resources needed to perform maintenance tasks
  • 1.2 Specify repairs, replacements and servicing requirements for equipment and machinery
  • 1.3 Specify activities required to maintain the irrigation site, system hardware and water quality
  • 1.4 Analyse manufacturer operating manuals and use as guidance to specify maintenance activities, schedule and skills required
  • 1.5 Take into account water supply authority constraints and requirements for water and maintenance when scheduling system maintenance program activities
  • 1.6 Determine labour and workplace health and safety requirements for each activity and record
  • 1.7 Ensure weed control, water storage and treatment maintenance form an integral part of the system maintenance program
  • 1.8 Specify strategies for dealing with and minimising environmental impacts and maximising positive impacts of irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems
  • 1.9 Document irrigation system maintenance program
2. Design a monitoring and scheduling program
  • 2.1 Integrate procedures for monitoring and recording system hardware use and performance into the monitoring and scheduling program
  • 2.2 Integrate procedures for scheduling, monitoring and recording water use
  • 2.3 Develop procedures for monitoring and recording operating costs
  • 2.4 Develop water restriction contingency plans
  • 2.5 Document irrigation system monitoring and scheduling program
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR39 AHCIRG502 Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs Unit of competency