Unit of competency Outline
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Install and maintain permaculture water management systems
Install and maintain permaculture water management systems
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPER326
AHCPER326
State Code
OFC49
OFC49
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit provides the skills and knowledge to install and maintain permaculture water capture, storage and distribution systems for a permaculture site.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work, including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources, and complete routine activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan the installation of water management system
- 1.1 Identify site and water management components from permaculture water management plan
- 1.2 Estimate water demand for permaculture system and verify against water management plan specifications
- 1.3 Check source of water to ensure compatibility with system design and specifications
- 1.4 Verify compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements specified in water management plan
- 1.5 Report or rectify discrepancies in water system design according to workplace procedures
- 1.6 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement controls according to workplace health and safety procedures
- 1.7 Identify above and below ground services and implement controls to protect services
2. Prepare for water management system installation
- 2.1 Prepare site for installation works according to workplace health and safety procedures
- 2.2 Determine water management system components from water management design
- 2.3 Identify, select and prepare materials required to construct water management system according to design
- 2.4 Identify, select and prepare tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions
- 2.5 Survey site and mark out location for water system components according to plans
- 2.6 Identify and locate on-site impediments to excavation works
- 2.7 Schedule and monitor work team according to planned activities
3. Install permaculture water systems
- 3.1 Conduct excavation works according to water management plan specifications
- 3.2 Install water capture system according to water management plan
- 3.3 Install water storage system according to water management plan
- 3.4 Install water distribution system according to water management plan
- 3.5 Install water treatment systems according to water management plan
- 3.6 Ensure installation works comply with legislative and regulatory requirements
- 3.7 Finalise site earthworks according to specifications
4. Complete installation work
- 4.1 Check configuration and capacity of system against plans and specification, and report or rectify discrepancies
- 4.2 Clean and restore site and dispose of waste according to workplace environmental procedures
- 4.3 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and machinery
5. Commission permaculture water systems
- 5.1 Test water distribution system for adequate flow and pressure according to system design specification and manufacturer instructions
- 5.2 Identify and rectify operating faults according to manufacturer instructions
- 5.3 Test, calibrate and monitor equipment according to manufacturer specifications
- 5.4 Record or report work outcomes according to workplace procedures
6. Monitor and maintain permaculture water systems
- 6.1 Check permaculture water systems and monitor for optimum performance according to maintenance schedule
- 6.2 Repair and maintain permaculture water systems where optimum performance is lacking
- 6.3 Maintain water treatment, erosion and sediment controls according to system design and installed components
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR35 | AHCPER309 | Install and maintain permaculture water systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA5 | AHC33822 | Certificate III in Permaculture | Qualification |
| AF203 | AHCSS00139 | Permaculture Water Systems Skill Set | Skill set |