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Audit irrigation systems

Audit irrigation systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG507
State Code
OBJ68
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and collate data, assess data, compile a system evaluation report and recommend alterations to improve irrigation system performance.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the audit of irrigation systems, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect and collate all available data
  • 1.1 Collect data on system performance
  • 1.2 Collect data on environmental and workplace health and safety issues
  • 1.3 Collect data on equipment supply and usage
  • 1.4 Collect data on crop production
  • 1.5 Collect data on water use and quality
  • 1.6 Collect data on climatic trends
  • 1.7 Collect data on physical and chemical properties of soil
  • 1.8 Collate and record available data using computer software
2. Assess actual data against benchmarks, specifications and predictions
  • 2.1 Analyse system performance and compare with system specifications and performance predictions
  • 2.2 Analyse supply and stock use and compare with previous and estimated usage and costs
  • 2.3 Analyse crop production and compare with previous and predicted production
  • 2.4 Analyse water usage and quality and compare with past and predicted usage and quality
  • 2.5 Analyse climatic information and compare with predicted trends
  • 2.6 Analyse soil properties and compare with previous and predicted properties
  • 2.7 Analyse production costs related to irrigation system and compare with previous and predicted costs
3. Compile a report of system evaluation
  • 3.1 Examine indicators of good performance
  • 3.2 Examine indicators of poor performance
  • 3.3 Examine causes of deviations from performance specifications and requirements
  • 3.4 Prepare a report that includes discussion of results of data analysis and conclusions reached on irrigation system performance in relation to crop production and business performance
4. Recommend alterations to achieve performance improvement
  • 4.1 Document recommendations to modify or eliminate causes of poor performance, or to enhance current performance
  • 4.2 Report audit findings and recommendations to property owner or manager
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS04 AHCIRG501 Audit irrigation systems Unit of competency