Unit of competency Outline

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Operate fertigation equipment

Operate fertigation equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNSY314
State Code
OCT89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, operate and shut down fertigation equipment, and report fertigation activities, to deliver fertilisers using an irrigation system.The unit applies to individuals who operate fertigation equipment under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials and equipment for operation
  • 1.1 Determine work requirements from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.3 Select required tools, equipment and machinery, and check for safe operation
  • 1.4 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task
  • 1.5 Identify water quality issues related to fertigation activities
  • 1.6 Calibrate and connect injection or fertigation equipment
  • 1.7 Calculate fertiliser and chemical concentration, and mix according to compatibility requirements
  • 1.8 Prepare equipment to meet fertigation requirements
2. Operate the fertigation process
  • 2.1 Start up fertigation process according to operators manual
  • 2.2 Operate and monitor fertigation process to confirm performance is maintained within specification
  • 2.3 Monitor water quality and test concentrations at irrigation emitter to ensure calculated concentration is achieved
  • 2.4 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment performance
  • 2.5 Apply emergency procedures in the event of a spillage or chemical accident
3. Shut down fertigation equipment
  • 3.1 Carry out fertigation equipment shut-down according to operators' manual
  • 3.2 Clean fertigation equipment according to maintenance procedure
4. Record information
  • 4.1 Record and report environmental hazards of fertigation process where applicable
  • 4.2 Record and report fertiliser application and storage details according to workplace recording procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN28 AHCNSY307 Operate fertigation equipment Unit of competency