Unit of competency Outline
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Set up, operate and maintain water delivery systems for compost
Set up, operate and maintain water delivery systems for compost
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWAT201A
AHCWAT201A
State Code
D7272
D7272
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
40
Description
This unit covers the process of setting up, operating and maintaining water delivery systems to maintain moisture levels in compost and defines the standard required to: establish the requirements for a water delivery system; set up and operate a water delivery system on a commercial-scale composting site; record water application data; observe faults and variations from required settings; observe and report any faults or variations from required settings.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set up a water delivery system
- 1.1. Requirements for set up of water delivery system and application methods to be used are obtained from supervisor and clarified if required.
- 1.2. Details of location to which water is to be delivered are confirmed with supervisor and any regulations covering use of site are noted and observed.
- 1.3. Hoses, tools and equipment and components appropriate to particular water delivery system being set up are selected and correctly used.
- 1.4. Appropriate water sources on site are identified.
- 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards associated with task are identified and appropriate action is taken to minimise risks to self and others.
- 1.6. Water delivery lines, where required, are measured and marked out according to instructions.
- 1.7. Water delivery system is set up according to instructions and enterprise procedures.
2. Operate a water delivery system
- 2.1. Water delivery is commenced as instructed.
- 2.2. Water application rate is set according to enterprise procedures.
- 2.3. Pipes, hoses and all joints are checked and confirmed to be secure and leak free.
- 2.4. Pumps are operated and checked according to manufacturer instructions and enterprise procedures.
- 2.5. Remedial action is taken if required and according to enterprise guidelines and supervisor instructions.
3. Check the efficiency of a water delivery system
- 3.1. Water application rate and distribution are checked according to enterprise procedures.
- 3.2. Water delivery system is visually inspected for operating faults and dry areas, and observations are recorded in maintenance log.
- 3.3. Variations from required rate or settings, or leaks, operating faults and dry areas observed at any stage in process are reported to supervisor.
- 3.4. Remedial action is carried out as directed by supervisor and according to enterprise procedures.
- 3.5. Amounts of water delivered to location are recorded according to enterprise procedures.
- 3.6. Work outcomes are reported to supervisor, feedback on performance is sought and any required improvements are noted for future action.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Water delivery systems may include:
permanent overhead sprinklers
portable or travelling sprinklers
soaker hoses
spray and drippers
stand pipes
water tanker.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Water delivery systems may include:
permanent overhead sprinklers
portable or travelling sprinklers
soaker hoses
spray and drippers
stand pipes
water tanker.
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:
establish the requirements for a water delivery system
set up and operate a water delivery system on a commercial-scale composting site
record water application data
observe faults and variations from required settings
observe and report any faults or variations from required settings.
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:
establish the requirements for a water delivery system
set up and operate a water delivery system on a commercial-scale composting site
record water application data
observe faults and variations from required settings
observe and report any faults or variations from required settings.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ10 | AHCWAT201 | Set up, operate and maintain water delivery systems for compost | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D451 | AHC20110 | Certificate II in Agriculture | Qualification |