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Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems

Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG310
State Code
BAS99
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate an irrigation pumping system and maintain pumps and pumping equipment.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to maintain pumps
  • 1.1 Obtain and interpret work requirements for the satisfactory completion of operations
  • 1.2 Select and use materials, tools, equipment and machinery as required by the work activity
  • 1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
  • 1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable safety and personal protective equipment
  • 1.5 Identify and arrange support required for the safe completion of the servicing and maintenance tasks
  • 1.6 Carry out isolation and lock-out of all equipment necessary for the safe execution of tasks
2. Carry out pump maintenance
  • 2.1 Inspect pumps and report any faults
  • 2.2 Service and maintain pumps
  • 2.3 Dispose of used oil, lubricant and other waste
  • 2.4 Maintain servicing and maintenance records
3. Prepare the pumping system
  • 3.1 Check operation and function of pump and driver
  • 3.2 Conduct pre-start-up checks on the pumping system to ensure valves are correctly sequenced and filters are clear before commencing pumping operations, and that all safety requirements are met
4. Start up and shutdown pumping system
  • 4.1 Operate ancillary equipment
  • 4.2 Start up and shut down pump
  • 4.3 Implement emergency shutdown procedures when required
5. Operate and monitor pumping and ancillary systems
  • 5.1 Check and maintain flanges, gaskets and seals within stated operational tolerances and to avoid environmental damage
  • 5.2 Monitor pump pressures and flows for conformance
  • 5.3 Use amperage testing equipment to monitor and identify variations in the operating conditions of the pumping systems and equipment
  • 5.4 Monitor pumping systems and equipment performance as well as all components to identify any signs of excessive wear and a reduction of performance
  • 5.5 Check operational valves and valve assemblies for possible leakages
  • 5.6 Check filter systems periodically and clean to remove any potential blockages or impurities entering the pumping system and equipment which may cause it to cavitate or malfunction during operation
  • 5.7 Inspect and sample lubrication oil to check that operating levels are correct and to determine if any contamination has taken place which may affect the operational capacity of the pumping system and equipment
  • 5.8 Take appropriate action resulting from checks and monitoring
6. Shut down the pumping system
  • 6.1 Shut down injection equipment and pump
  • 6.2 Clean pumping equipment
  • 6.3 Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the pumping process and cleaning procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE016 AHCIRG310A Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ90 AHCIRG341 Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCV7 AHC32416 Certificate III in Irrigation Qualification