Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Irrigation

Certificate III in Irrigation

Qualification
National Code:
AHC32412
State Code:
J156
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
480
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 become installation or operations technicians within the irrigation industry.

Application
This Qualification applies to skilled workers who carry out installation and operations job roles in the irrigation servicing, amenity horticulture and food and fibre production industries.

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 III or IV.
- 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
D7093 AHCOHS301A Contribute to OHS processes 20 Unit of competency
WE014 AHCIRG308A Monitor soils under irrigation 60 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
D7312 AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities 40 Unit of competency
WE022 AHCIRG316A Implement a low volume irrigation maintenance program 45 Unit of competency
WE024 AHCIRG318A Implement a moving sprinkler irrigation maintenance program 45 Unit of competency
WE023 AHCIRG317A Implement a sprinkler irrigation maintenance program 45 Unit of competency
WE025 AHCIRG319A Implement a surface irrigation maintenance program 45 Unit of competency
WE033 AHCIRG327A Implement an irrigation schedule 70 Unit of competency
D7318 AHCWRK313A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 50 Unit of competency
D7250 AHCTEQ301A Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems 20 Unit of competency
D6809 AHCDRG301A Install drainage systems 30 Unit of competency
WE017 AHCIRG311A Install low volume irrigation components 60 Unit of competency
WE019 AHCIRG313A Install moving sprinkler irrigation components 60 Unit of competency
WE018 AHCIRG312A Install sprinkler irrigation components 60 Unit of competency
WE020 AHCIRG314A Install surface irrigation structures and components 60 Unit of competency
WE015 AHCIRG309A Interpret and apply instructions to install pumps 45 Unit of competency
WE021 AHCIRG315A Interpret irrigation plans and drawings 45 Unit of competency
WE026 AHCIRG320A Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems 55 Unit of competency
WE016 AHCIRG310A Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems 55 Unit of competency
WE032 AHCIRG326A Operate irrigation injection equipment 45 Unit of competency
WE031 AHCIRG325A Operate irrigation technology 45 Unit of competency
WE027 AHCIRG321A Operate low volume irrigation systems 45 Unit of competency
WE029 AHCIRG323A Operate moving sprinkler irrigation systems 45 Unit of competency
WE028 AHCIRG322A Operate sprinkler irrigation systems 45 Unit of competency
WE030 AHCIRG324A Operate surface irrigation systems 45 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
W9764 CPCPWT3007A Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply 8 Unit of competency
D7465 CPCPIG2011A Design domestic urban irrigation systems 4 Unit of competency
D4810 NWP302A Install meters for non-potable, non-urban water supplies 20 Unit of competency
D4812 NWP304A Maintain meters for non-potable, non-urban water supplies 20 Unit of competency
D6810 AHCDRG302A Measure drainage system performance 20 Unit of competency
D6874 AHCIRG303A Measure irrigation delivery system performance 30 Unit of competency
D1892 NWP305B Monitor and conduct minor maintenance on complex flow control and metering devices 40 Unit of competency
D1898 NWP316B Monitor and schedule water deliveries 30 Unit of competency
D1937 NWP362B Monitor, operate and control reclaimed water irrigation 30 Unit of competency
D6878 AHCIRG307A Recommend irrigation products and services 20 Unit of competency
D6811 AHCDRG303A Troubleshoot drainage systems 30 Unit of competency
D6877 AHCIRG306A Troubleshoot irrigation systems 30 Unit of competency
D6897 AHCLPW306A Undertake sampling and testing of water 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D491 AHC32410 Certificate III in Irrigation Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BCV7 AHC32416 Certificate III in Irrigation Qualification
VET Info Notes
This Qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this Qualification.

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