Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:20 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Irrigation

Certificate III in Irrigation

Qualification
National Code:
AHC32416
State Code:
BCV7
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0501 - Agriculture
Original TGA Release Date
14/09/2016
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
545
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/09/2016
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 14/09/2016 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required to become installation or operations technicians within the irrigation industry.
It applies to skilled workers who carry out installation and operations job roles 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 = fourteen (14)
Core Units = two (2)
Elective Units = twelve (12)
- select six (6) units from Group A
- select four (4) units from Group A or B
- two (2) units may be selected 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 3.
1. Core Units

Two (2) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAP92 AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes 40 Unit of competency
BAN26 AHCIRG308 Monitor soils under irrigation 60 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
BAO40 AHCWRK305 Coordinate work site activities 40 Unit of competency
BAQ78 AHCIRG327 Implement an irrigation schedule 70 Unit of competency
BAM97 AHCINF304 Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems 20 Unit of competency
BAO94 AHCDRG301 Install drainage systems 30 Unit of competency
BAO98 AHCIRG309 Install irrigation pumps 45 Unit of competency
BAN82 AHCIRG331 Install pressurised irrigation systems 65 Unit of competency
BAO83 AHCIRG315 Interpret irrigation plans and drawings 45 Unit of competency
BAO68 AHCDRG304 Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems 55 Unit of competency
BAS93 AHCIRG333 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems 45 Unit of competency
BAT57 AHCIRG334 Operate and maintain gravity fed irrigation systems 45 Unit of competency
BAS99 AHCIRG310 Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems 55 Unit of competency
BAP54 AHCIRG335 Operate and maintain moving irrigation system 45 Unit of competency
BAT95 AHCIRG326 Operate irrigation injection equipment 45 Unit of competency
BAN07 AHCIRG325 Operate irrigation technology 45 Unit of competency
BAR05 AHCIRG332 Operate pressurised irrigation systems 45 Unit of competency
BAN50 AHCIRG306 Troubleshoot irrigation systems 50 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to six (6) 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
WF971 CPCPWT3027A Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply 8 Unit of competency
WF910 CPCPIG2021A Design domestic urban irrigation systems 4 Unit of competency
BAS14 AHCWRK405 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 50 Unit of competency
AVZ05 NWPIRR014 Install meters for rural water supplies 20 Unit of competency
AVZ03 NWPIRR022 Maintain meters for rural water supplies 20 Unit of competency
BAQ56 AHCDRG302 Measure drainage system performance 20 Unit of competency
BAR79 AHCIRG303 Measure irrigation delivery system performance 30 Unit of competency
AVZ01 NWPIRR024 Monitor and conduct maintenance on flow control and metering devices 40 Unit of competency
AVY94 NWPIRR042 Monitor and schedule water deliveries 30 Unit of competency
AVY02 NWPTRT062 Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation 30 Unit of competency
BAS80 AHCMER304 Recommend irrigation products and services 20 Unit of competency
BAR45 AHCDRG303 Troubleshoot drainage systems 30 Unit of competency
BAS66 AHCLPW306 Undertake sampling and testing of water 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
J156 AHC32412 Certificate III in Irrigation Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BEZ2 AHC32419 Certificate III in Irrigation Technology Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR10770) IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN (LEVEL 3) Traineeship