Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Irrigation

Certificate IV in Irrigation

Qualification
National Code:
AHC41116
State Code:
BCX2
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
660
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 27/06/2016 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification reflects the technical and supervisory skills and knowledge required to operate as supervisors and specialists within the irrigation industry. It applies to irrigation installation site managers and managers of irrigation systems in the irrigation servicing, horticulture and agriculture industries.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twelve (12)
Core Units = one (1)
Elective Units = eleven (11)
- select seven (7) units from Group A
- select two (2) units from Group A or B
- two (2) units may be selected from Group B or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in irrigation and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4
1. Core Units

One (1) unit must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAT82 AHCWHS401 Maintain work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

At least seven (7) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAP67 AHCDRG401 Coordinate and supervise installation of an irrigation drainage system 70 Unit of competency
BAM55 AHCIRG402 Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system 65 Unit of competency
BAN78 AHCIRG426 Evaluate water supply for irrigation 45 Unit of competency
BAM80 AHCIRG404 Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program 65 Unit of competency
BAL76 AHCIRG415 Interpret and apply irrigation designs 60 Unit of competency
BAS50 AHCIRG422 Manage a moving sprinkler irrigation system 60 Unit of competency
BAO14 AHCIRG433 Manage irrigation systems 70 Unit of competency
BAS33 AHCIRG434 Manage surface irrigation systems 70 Unit of competency
BAR20 AHCDRG402 Monitor and control irrigation drainage systems 70 Unit of competency
BAR13 AHCSOL401 Sample soils and interpret results 60 Unit of competency
BAQ75 AHCIRG408 Schedule irrigations 65 Unit of competency
BAM35 AHCIRG410 Select and manage pumping systems for irrigation 90 Unit of competency
BAM91 AHCIRG431 Supervise irrigation system installation 70 Unit of competency
BAP09 AHCIRG432 Supervise irrigation system maintenance 65 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to four (4) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D4822 NWP410C Coordinate and monitor asset construction and maintenance 40 Unit of competency
AVZ31 NWPGEN005 Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures 40 Unit of competency
AVY98 NWPIRR033 Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems 40 Unit of competency
BAS37 AHCBUS402 Cost a project 30 Unit of competency
AUJ35 BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
BAQ01 AHCPMG409 Implement a pest management plan 70 Unit of competency
BAN47 AHCWRK401 Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures 30 Unit of competency
AUI61 BSBMGT402 Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
BAM97 AHCINF304 Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems 20 Unit of competency
AUI57 BSBLDR403 Lead team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
C8229 PSPPM402B Manage simple projects 50 Unit of competency
AUH81 BSBSMB406 Manage small business finances 50 Unit of competency
BAR79 AHCIRG303 Measure irrigation delivery system performance 30 Unit of competency
AVY02 NWPTRT062 Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation 30 Unit of competency
BAP15 AHCBUS404 Operate within a budget framework 25 Unit of competency
BAO77 AHCMER407 Provide irrigation sales and service 70 Unit of competency
BAS43 AHCWRK403 Supervise work routines and staff performance 40 Unit of competency
AUK08 BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J158 AHC41112 Certificate IV in Irrigation Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEY0 AHC41119 Certificate IV in Irrigation Management Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10780) IRRIGATION (LEVEL 4) Traineeship