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Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation

Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG202A
State Code
D6867
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the process of assisting with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems under routine supervision and defines the standard required to: assemble and join irrigation system components; monitor irrigation times to deliver sufficient volume without over watering; operate and monitor irrigation systems; estimate water flow and regulate system to achieve and maintain correct operating pressures and water flows.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist with setting up of irrigation components
  • 1.1. Irrigation equipment is handled safely in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices.
  • 1.2. Irrigation equipment is positioned, if necessary, in accordance with enterprise requirements.
  • 1.3. Irrigation components are checked and action taken, as required, in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • 1.4. Assemble and join irrigation system components where required.
  • 1.5. Water outlets are checked in accordance with enterprise practices.
2. Carry out irrigation operations
  • 2.1. Valves are opened and shut, as necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures.
  • 2.2. Required pressures and water flows are achieved and maintained to ensure sufficient water availability.
  • 2.3. Equipment is relocated, if necessary, in accordance with enterprise procedures and OHS guidelines.
3. Clean and store irrigation equipment as require
  • 3.1. Equipment is cleaned and prepared for storage, as necessary, in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • 3.2. Equipment is loaded for transport safely, if necessary, in accordance with OHS practices.
  • 3.3. Equipment is stored, as required, in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Pressurised irrigation may include:
micro-irrigation systems
spray irrigation systems.
Micro-irrigation systems may include:
mains pressure
low pressure
below or above ground
sprays systems
drip emitter trickle
t-tape
mini-sprinklers
capillary pop ups
gear driven sprinklers.
Spray irrigation systems may include:
travelling irrigators (soft hose, hard hose boom type)
centre pivot
linear move
powered side roll hand shift permanent (installed)
bike shift/easy shift.
Irrigation systems may include:
a range from manual operation and monitoring to fully automated with computer control and monitoring.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
assemble and join irrigation system components
monitor irrigation times to deliver sufficient volume without over watering
operate and monitor irrigation systems
estimate water flow
regulate system to achieve and maintain correct operating pressures and water flows.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3408 RTE2602A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation Unit of competency