Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Irrigation

Certificate II in Irrigation

Qualification
National Code:
AHC21112
State Code:
J155
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
22/06/2012
Approved Date
11/04/2013
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
310
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 22/06/2012 Current Approved
Description

This Qualification allows individuals to develop skills and knowledge to work as field and support staff within the irrigation industry.

Application
This Qualification describes the job roles of supervised entry-level workers in the irrigation industry. It covers the employment areas of irrigation installation and irrigation operations. Supervised entry-level workers in the irrigation retail sector can complete a retail Qualification with electives chosen from the units in this Qualification.

Additional Qualification advice
This Qualification is suitable for VET in schools programs.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Complete twelve (12) Units of Competency comprised of:
- two (2) Core Units
- ten (10) Elective Units
- select a minimum of four (4) Units from Group A.
- select a minimum of four (4) additional Units from Group A or B.
- select a minimum of two (2) additional Units from Group A, Group B and/or this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate II or III
- selected Units must be relevant to job outcomes in the irrigation industry
1. Core Units

Two (2) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7307 AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
D7092 AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes 10 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of four (4) units must be completed from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WE010 AHCIRG211A Assist with low volume irrigation operations 35 Unit of competency
WE011 AHCIRG212A Assist with sprinkler irrigation operations 35 Unit of competency
WE012 AHCIRG213A Assist with surface irrigation operations 25 Unit of competency
WE008 AHCIRG208A Assist with the installation and maintenance of pumps and flow control devices for irrigation 35 Unit of competency
WE009 AHCIRG209A Carry out installation tasks for low volume irrigation 30 Unit of competency
WE007 AHCIRG210A Carry out installation tasks for sprinkler irrigation 35 Unit of competency
WE006 AHCIRG207A Carry out irrigation site preparation tasks 18 Unit of competency
D1866 NWP251B Construct open earthen channels or drains 30 Unit of competency
D7242 AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media 25 Unit of competency
D6869 AHCIRG204A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes 20 Unit of competency
D1846 NWP222A Operate basic flow control and regulating devices in irrigation systems 20 Unit of competency
D1837 NWP210B Perform basic water quality tests 20 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of 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
W9632 CPCPCM2007A Carry out levelling 12 Unit of competency
D1867 NWP252B Construct and install irrigation delivery and stormwater drainage assets 30 Unit of competency
D1840 NWP215B Install and replace basic volumetric metering equipment 30 Unit of competency
WE013 AHCIRG214A Install micro-irrigation systems for landscaping 25 Unit of competency
D6808 AHCDRG201A Maintain drainage systems 24 Unit of competency
D7006 AHCMOM203A Operate basic machinery and equipment 35 Unit of competency
D7303 AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications 24 Unit of competency
D1833 NWP203B Plan and organise personal work activities 20 Unit of competency
D1848 NWP226B Prepare and restore work site 40 Unit of competency
D7306 AHCWRK208A Provide information on products and services 35 Unit of competency
D5061 TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
D1836 NWP209B Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications 30 Unit of competency
D7302 AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D461 AHC21110 Certificate II in Irrigation Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD5 AHC21116 Certificate II in Irrigation Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this Qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10760) IRRIGATION (LEVEL 2) Traineeship