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Implement and coordinate irrigation delivery systems

Implement and coordinate irrigation delivery systems

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPIRR071
State Code
AVY89
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills required to implement and manage the operation and maintenance of irrigation delivery systems, including system performance analysis, customer liaison and planning.This unit applies to those working as managers in water organisations with responsibility for the implementation of irrigation system management plans.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, managing staff, while performing sophisticated tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement the irrigation system management plan
  • 1.1 Confirm performance measures for the irrigation system management plan.
  • 1.2 Access and interpret historic system information to inform the implementation process.
  • 1.3 Inform stakeholders about the system management plan.
  • 1.4 Develop management plan components and activities for implementation.
  • 1.5 Develop the implementation plan.
  • 1.6 Determine responsibilities and timelines for the implementation activities.
2. Monitor and evaluate the operation and maintenance of the irrigation system
  • 2.1 Plan, perform and report on monitoring and testing procedures to identify deviations of planned water system quantity, quality, release and flow rates.
  • 2.2 Evaluate delivery of water to customers (timeliness, volume and flow rates) and identify, investigate and report deviations from agreed service.
  • 2.3 Evaluate maintenance budgets, activity programs and output target measures.
  • 2.4 Identify, investigate and report deviations from targets.
  • 2.5 Identify and document links between operational problems and maintenance activities.
3. Report on the implementation of the irrigation system management plan
  • 3.1 Identify, investigate and report deviations of planned water usage, quality and management plan procedures.
  • 3.2 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans.
  • 3.3 Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives and operational and maintenance procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1978 NWP530B Implement and manage the operation and maintenance of irrigation delivery systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO83 NWPIRR008 Implement and coordinate an irrigation delivery system plan Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYW5 NWP50715 Diploma of Water Industry Operations Qualification