Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Irrigation
Certificate II in Irrigation
AHC21116
BDD5
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 27/06/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
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 and is suitable for VET in schools programs.
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 = sixteen (16)Core Units = one (1)
Elective Units = fifteen (15)
- select six (6) units from Group A
- select seven (7) units from Group A or B
- two (2) units may be selected from this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited CourseSelected units must be relevant to job outcomes in irrigation and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 2
1. Core Unit
The following unit must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAT00 | AHCWHS201 | Participate in work health and safety processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least six (6) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAM17 | AHCIRG215 | Assist with low volume irrigation operations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAM26 | AHCIRG217 | Assist with pressurised irrigation operations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAO22 | AHCIRG218 | Assist with pump and flow control device operations | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAS70 | AHCSOL202 | Assist with soil or growing media sampling and testing | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAR12 | AHCIRG216 | Assist with surface irrigation operations | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ07 | NWPIRR012 | Construct open earthen channels or drains | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AVZ10 | NWPIRR002 | Operate basic flow control and regulating devices in irrigation systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAM98 | AHCWRK209 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D1837 | NWP210B | Perform basic water quality tests | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to nine (9) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J155 | AHC21112 | Certificate II in Irrigation | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEY3 | AHC21119 | Certificate II in Irrigation | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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