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Interpret and apply irrigation designs

Interpret and apply irrigation designs

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG415
State Code
BAL76
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret the irrigation design for an installation site.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the key features on an irrigation design
  • 1.1 Identify and apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations on plans
  • 1.2 Identify and apply common irrigation terms used on plans
  • 1.3 Identify key features of irrigation plans, elevations and sections
  • 1.4 Identify scale, elevations and sections from drawings
2. Define the placement and function of the irrigation system
  • 2.1 Interpret the plans, drawings and specifications for an irrigation design
  • 2.2 Identify the proposed purpose and capacity of the irrigation system
  • 2.3 Position the designed system in relation to the landscape of the site
  • 2.4 Identify environmental impacts of the irrigation system, and its installation
  • 2.5 Prepare ‘as constructed’ drawings
3. Mark out structures
  • 3.1 Mark the boundaries of the site
  • 3.2 Identify existing irrigation infrastructure on the site
  • 3.3 Identify electricity and communications infrastructure on the site plan, mark out and develop safety procedures
  • 3.4 Mark out remnant vegetation to be retained
  • 3.5 Identify and peg out proposed pipelines
  • 3.6 Identify and peg out proposed irrigation structures
4. Estimate earth moving requirements for construction
  • 4.1 Interpret earthworks drawings and take levels
  • 4.2 Estimate the amount of earth to be relocated or removed from the site
  • 4.3 Confirm the sequence of earthworks and communicate to relevant staff
  • 4.4 List and quantify materials required for irrigation structures
  • 4.5 Verify construction requirements with designer
5. Select pumps and system components
  • 5.1 Interpret design specifications for water volume, pressure and delivery pattern required
  • 5.2 Select pumping system
  • 5.3 Select irrigation system components
  • 5.4 Verify component selection with designer
6. Mark out locations of all components
  • 6.1 Define the sequence of operations for installation
  • 6.2 Identify the delivery and storage area for components
  • 6.3 Identify the placement of all components
7. Develop instructions for staff
  • 7.1 Include environmental hazards and strategies in instructions
  • 7.2 Document the sequence of activities and work duties
  • 7.3 Discuss work health and safety hazards and risk controls with staff
  • 7.4 Provide a construction schedule to staff
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE039 AHCIRG415A Interpret and apply irrigation designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ76 AHCIRG439 Interpret and apply irrigation designs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF2 AHC40116 Certificate IV in Agriculture Qualification
BCX2 AHC41116 Certificate IV in Irrigation Qualification