Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Irrigation

Certificate IV in Irrigation

Qualification
National Code:
AHC41112
State Code:
J158
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
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
640
Duration
2 Semesters
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 technical and supervisory skills and knowledge to become specialists within the irrigation industry.

Application
This Qualification applies to irrigation installation site managers and managers of irrigation systems in the irrigation servicing, amenity horticulture and food and fibre production industries.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Complete twelve (12) units of competency comprised of:
- one (1) core unit and
- eleven (11) elective units
- select a minimum of seven (7) units from Group A.
- select a minimum of two (2) 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 III, IV or Diploma.
- selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the irrigation industry.
1. Core Units

One (1) unit must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D7094 AHCOHS401A Maintain occupational health and safety (OHS) processes 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of seven (7) 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
WE035 AHCIRG411A Construct and install a low volume irrigation system 70 Unit of competency
WE037 AHCIRG413A Construct and install a moving sprinkler irrigation system 70 Unit of competency
WE036 AHCIRG412A Construct and install a sprinkler irrigation system 70 Unit of competency
WE038 AHCIRG414A Construct and install a surface irrigation system 60 Unit of competency
WE048 AHCIRG424A Construct and install an irrigation drainage system 70 Unit of competency
D6880 AHCIRG402A Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system 65 Unit of competency
WE050 AHCIRG426A Evaluate water supply for irrigation 45 Unit of competency
D6882 AHCIRG404A Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program 65 Unit of competency
WE039 AHCIRG415A Interpret and apply irrigation designs 60 Unit of competency
WE044 AHCIRG420A Manage a low volume irrigation system 60 Unit of competency
WE046 AHCIRG422A Manage a moving sprinkler irrigation system 60 Unit of competency
WE045 AHCIRG421A Manage a sprinkler irrigation system 60 Unit of competency
WE047 AHCIRG423A Manage a surface irrigation system 70 Unit of competency
WE049 AHCIRG425A Monitor and control irrigation drainage systems 70 Unit of competency
WE051 AHCIRG427A Plan and supervise on-site irrigation system installation and construction work 90 Unit of competency
D7245 AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results 30 Unit of competency
D6886 AHCIRG408A Schedule irrigations 65 Unit of competency
WE034 AHCIRG410A Select and manage pumping systems for irrigation 90 Unit of competency
WE040 AHCIRG416A Supervise low volume irrigation maintenance 60 Unit of competency
WE042 AHCIRG418A Supervise moving sprinkler irrigation maintenance 60 Unit of competency
WE041 AHCIRG417A Supervise sprinkler irrigation maintenance 60 Unit of competency
WE043 AHCIRG419A Supervise surface irrigation maintenance 60 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of two (2) units may be completed 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
D1944 NWP401B Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures 40 Unit of competency
D1951 NWP425B Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems 40 Unit of competency
D6735 AHCBUS402A Cost a project 30 Unit of competency
WB919 BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities 30 Unit of competency
D7319 AHCWRK401A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures 30 Unit of competency
D0842 BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan 50 Unit of competency
D7250 AHCTEQ301A Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems 20 Unit of competency
C8229 PSPPM402B Manage simple projects 50 Unit of competency
D1017 BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances 50 Unit of competency
D6874 AHCIRG303A Measure irrigation delivery system performance 30 Unit of competency
D1937 NWP362B Monitor, operate and control reclaimed water irrigation 30 Unit of competency
D6737 AHCBUS404A Operate within a budget framework 25 Unit of competency
D1031 BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
WE052 AHCIRG428A Provide irrigation sales and service 70 Unit of competency
D0732 BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff 45 Unit of competency
D7321 AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D510 AHC41110 Certificate IV in Irrigation Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BCX2 AHC41116 Certificate IV in Irrigation Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this Qualification.

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