Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

To which systems does irrigation installation and construction relate?
These may include gravity fed and pressurised systems.

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?
OHS procedures may include identification and reporting of hazards to health and safety, risk assessment procedures and implementation of risk control measures, safe operation of machinery and equipment, safe manual handling procedures, selection, use and maintenance of relevant personal protective clothing and equipment, safe procedures for working at heights and for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, dust and noise.

To which systems does irrigation installation and construction relate?
These may include gravity fed and pressurised systems.

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?
OHS procedures may include identification and reporting of hazards to health and safety, risk assessment procedures and implementation of risk control measures, safe operation of machinery and equipment, safe manual handling procedures, selection, use and maintenance of relevant personal protective clothing and equipment, safe procedures for working at heights and for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, dust and noise.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in procuring and acquiring resources for irrigation installation and construction requires evidence that a person can complete formalities for commencing work, such as fees, insurance and other statutory requirements, organise accommodation, plant, labour and materials, and the connection of temporary services.
The skills and knowledge required to procure and acquire resources for irrigation installation and construction must be transferable to a different work environment. For example, this could include different irrigation systems, reasons for irrigation, environments and enterprises.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

requirements of statutory authorities and agencies
local government regulations
project resources budget
ordering procedures
labour hiring requirements and procedures
environmental impacts of irrigation system installation using water from any ground or underground source
relevant enterprise OHS and industrial relations requirements.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

use the project schedule to organise a sequence of pre-construction operations making allowances for any constraints
place and check orders for materials
negotiate start dates and manage resources to minimise delays and down-time
identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial action
follow relevant enterprise OHS and environmental procedures.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

requirements of statutory authorities and agencies
local government regulations
project resources budget
ordering procedures
labour hiring requirements and procedures
environmental impacts of irrigation system installation using water from any ground or underground source
relevant enterprise OHS and industrial relations requirements.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

use the project schedule to organise a sequence of pre-construction operations making allowances for any constraints
place and check orders for materials
negotiate start dates and manage resources to minimise delays and down-time
identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial action
follow relevant enterprise OHS and environmental procedures.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
There is essential information about

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Negotiating with suppliers and client. (2)

Communicating ideas and information
Negotiating with suppliers and client. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Reading and interpreting plans and determining resources. (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Reading and interpreting plans and determining resources. (2)

Planning and organising activities
Arranging delivery of materials. (2)

Planning and organising activities
Arranging delivery of materials. (2)

Working with others and in teams
Co-ordinating ordering and delivery activities. (2)

Working with others and in teams
Co-ordinating ordering and delivery activities. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Ordering and checking quantities and volumes. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Ordering and checking quantities and volumes. (2)

Solving problems
Determining delivery dates with project schedule. (2)

Solving problems
Determining delivery dates with project schedule. (2)

Using technology
Using relevant materials ordering technology. (2)

Using technology
Using relevant materials ordering technology. (2)