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Install micro-irrigation systems

Install micro-irrigation systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG203A
State Code
D6868
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of installing micro-irrigation systems under routine supervision and defines the standard required to: organise equipment and materials for installation work; set out and prepare site; install and test the irrigation system; monitor effectiveness and environmental impacts of the micro-irrigation system.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare tools and materials for installation work
  • 1.1. Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to irrigation design requirements and supervisors instructions.
  • 1.2. The site for installation of the micro-irrigation system is identified according to enterprise plans and work procedures.
  • 1.3. Parts and equipment delivered to the site are checked according to system drawings and specifications.
  • 1.4. Water supply is checked to ensure that it is compatible with system specifications.
2. Set out and prepare site
  • 2.1. Measurement and marking out of irrigation lines is undertaken as directed by supervisor.
  • 2.2. Equipment operation and work practices conform to enterprise and legislative Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
  • 2.3. Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise work procedures.
  • 2.4. OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented.
  • 2.5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to procedures
3. Install irrigation components
  • 3.1. Work is undertaken according to plan and supervisor's instructions.
  • 3.2. Components are assembled and connected according to plan, with joints completed and tested.
  • 3.3. A clean and safe work area is maintained while installation work is carried out.
  • 3.4. Tools are chosen appropriate to the task being undertaken, and used according to guidelines and safe working practices.
4. Complete installation work
  • 4.1. Earthworks are finished off to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.2. The site is restored and waste material is removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.3. Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures.
  • 4.4. System is flushed and commissioned as directed.
  • 4.5. Operating faults are identified and reported to supervisor and/or corrective actions taken.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Micro-irrigation systems include:
low pressure micro-sprays
drippers.
Irrigation equipment may include:
pumps
delivery equipment
system controllers.
Water supplies may include:
underground
mains
surface storage

including fixtures such as:

dams
bores
windmills
tanks
channels.
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:
organise equipment and materials for installation work
set out and prepare site
install and test the irrigation system
monitor effectiveness and environmental impacts of the micro-irrigation system.
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
S3528 RTE2607A Install micro-irrigation systems Unit of competency