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Implement a surface irrigation maintenance program

Implement a surface irrigation maintenance program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG319A
State Code
WE025
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This Unit covers the process of implementing a maintenance program for a surface irrigation system and defines the standard required to: inspect irrigation systems; control unwanted vegetation within the irrigation system; carry out regular and end of season maintenance; troubleshoot and undertake minor repairs of equipment; record and report maintenance activities; and dispose of unused or waste materials from site.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret an irrigation maintenance program
  • 1.1 Scope of maintenance works is determined according to the irrigation maintenance program
  • 1.2 Frequency of maintenance works is determined and implemented according to the irrigation maintenance program
  • 1.3 Irrigation maintenance procedures are followed in line with the irrigation maintenance program
  • 1.4 Maintenance works are planned and prepared
  • 1.5 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are identified, associated hazards and risks assessed, and suitable controls implemented
  • 1.6 Environmental considerations of irrigation maintenance activities are identified
2 Inspect a surface irrigation system
  • 2.1 An inspection checklist is established according to the irrigation maintenance program
  • 2.2 System is regularly inspected according to the checklist
  • 2.3 Remedial action and repairs are identified and undertaken to restore system to full effectiveness
  • 2.4 Servicing of mechanical equipment is undertaken according to the irrigation maintenance program
  • 2.5 Results of maintenance works are assessed and recorded to ensure repairs or maintenance standards have been achieved according to the irrigation maintenance program
  • 2.6 Surroundings are tidied and materials and equipment cleared from the site on completion of maintenance works
3 Carry out system maintenance
  • 3.1 Damage and blockage caused by pests and animals are recorded by damage type, location and the section of the system affected
  • 3.2 Damage or faulty pumps, valves, electrical components and computer systems are recorded and reported, and action taken to effect repairs
  • 3.3 Vegetation control is carried out to keep all system components clear
  • 3.4Water measuring, diversionandconveyancing, and distribution structures are serviced as directed
  • 3.5 End of season maintenance procedures are implemented in accordance with enterprise standards
  • 3.6 Routine and preventative maintenance procedures are implemented in accordance with enterprise standards
4 Record and report maintenance activities
  • 4.1 Herbicide records are maintained to meet legislative and quality assurance requirements
  • 4.2 Maintenance and servicing records are completed
  • 4.3 Parts removed and/or replaced are recorded
  • 4.4 Faults and breakages are recorded or reported
The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Water measurement structures may include:
weirs
parshall flumes
cut-throat flumes.
Diversion and conveyancing structures may include:
intake structures
diversion weirs and gates.
Field distribution structures may include:
canals
pipelines
drop structures and chutes
division boxes and turnouts
checks
crossing structures
flumes
culverts
inverted siphons.
Surface irrigation systems may include:
any systems that apply water across the surface of a levelled or contoured area. These include furrow, border and basin irrigation.
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:
inspect irrigation systems
control unwanted vegetation within the irrigation system
carry out regular and end of season maintenance
troubleshoot and undertake minor repairs of equipment
record and report maintenance activities
dispose of unused or waste materials from site.
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.
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