Unit of competency Outline
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Support irrigation work
Support irrigation work
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG101A
AHCIRG101A
State Code
D6865
D6865
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2011
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
30/11/2011
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers supporting irrigation work and defines the standard required to: apply safe irrigation work practices; support installation and maintenance activities; handle materials and equipment and clean up following work activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for irrigation work
- 1.1. The required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor's instructions.
- 1.2. Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment with insufficient or faulty items reported to the supervisor.
- 1.3. Techniques used when loading and unloading materials demonstrate correct manual handling and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle.
- 1.4. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use.
- 1.5. Irrigation support is provided according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and according to workplace information.
- 1.6. OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
2. Undertake irrigation work as directed
- 2.1. Instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed, and clarification sought when necessary.
- 2.2. Irrigation work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines.
- 2.3. Interactions with other staff and customers are carried out in a positive and professional manner.
- 2.4. Enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials is observed.
- 2.5. Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor.
3. Handle materials and equipment
- 3.1. Waste material and debris produced during irrigation work is stored in a designated area according to supervisor's instructions.
- 3.2. Materials, equipment and machinery are handled and transported according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise guidelines.
- 3.3. A clean and safe work site is maintained while undertaking irrigation activities.
4. Clean up on completion of irrigation activities
- 4.1. Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to supervisor's instructions.
- 4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- 4.3. Site is made good according to supervisor's instructions and good environmental practices.
- 4.4. Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Work tasks may include:
assisting with installation of irrigation and/or drainage pipes and components for gravity fed or pressurised systems, including digging trenches, back filling of trenches and completing other basic tasks as instructed.
assisting with maintenance of irrigation and/or drainage systems including clearing blockages, and completing other basic tasks as instructed.
work with a range of materials including plastic and metal pipes and components using hand tools commonly used in irrigation work.
associated irrigation activities including:
assisting in establishing work base
clearing site
erecting barriers and signs
unloading and loading of materials
setting out of works
cleaning up site
disposal of debris and materials.
make site good including:
paths are swept and cleaned
work area is left in a good state
disturbed areas are repaired
all materials, debris, tools and equipment are removed from site
other signs of disturbance or damage are corrected.
Tools and equipment may include:
levelling equipment
wheelbarrow
string lines
tape measures
marking gauges
spades
shovels
crow bars
rakes
brooms
sanding blocks
hacksaws.
Hazards may include
solar radiation
dust
noise
air- and soil-borne micro-organisms
chemicals and hazardous substances
sharp hand tools and equipment
manual handling
holes
slippery and uneven surfaces.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Work tasks may include:
assisting with installation of irrigation and/or drainage pipes and components for gravity fed or pressurised systems, including digging trenches, back filling of trenches and completing other basic tasks as instructed.
assisting with maintenance of irrigation and/or drainage systems including clearing blockages, and completing other basic tasks as instructed.
work with a range of materials including plastic and metal pipes and components using hand tools commonly used in irrigation work.
associated irrigation activities including:
assisting in establishing work base
clearing site
erecting barriers and signs
unloading and loading of materials
setting out of works
cleaning up site
disposal of debris and materials.
make site good including:
paths are swept and cleaned
work area is left in a good state
disturbed areas are repaired
all materials, debris, tools and equipment are removed from site
other signs of disturbance or damage are corrected.
Tools and equipment may include:
levelling equipment
wheelbarrow
string lines
tape measures
marking gauges
spades
shovels
crow bars
rakes
brooms
sanding blocks
hacksaws.
Hazards may include
solar radiation
dust
noise
air- and soil-borne micro-organisms
chemicals and hazardous substances
sharp hand tools and equipment
manual handling
holes
slippery and uneven surfaces.
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:
apply safe irrigation work practices
support installation and maintenance activities
handle materials and equipment
clean up following work activities.
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.
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:
apply safe irrigation work practices
support installation and maintenance activities
handle materials and equipment
clean up following work activities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3682 | RTE1601A | Support irrigation work | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN96 | AHCIRG101 | Support irrigation work | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D450 | AHC10210 | Certificate I in AgriFood Operations | Qualification |