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Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program

Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG505
State Code
BAR69
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
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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. Establish and maintain an irrigation and drainage environmental protection program
  • 1.1 Develop an irrigation and drainage environmental plan in consultation with property owner or manager
  • 1.2 Define environmental responsibilities for the property and include in the duties of all personnel
  • 1.3 Include financial and human resources to implement the environmental plan in a timely and consistent manner
  • 1.4 Establish and maintain environmental records
2. Establish and maintain arrangements to ensure the involvement of all personnel in the environmental program
  • 2.1 Develop procedures and processes that allow and encourage all personnel at all levels to have input into environmental issues
  • 2.2 Address issues raised through involvement and consultation with personnel
3. Establish and maintain risk management procedures to protect the environment from irrigation practices and related activities
  • 3.1 Establish and maintain procedures for identifying and assessing existing and potential risks to the environment arising from irrigation practices and related activities
  • 3.2 Design work processes and procedures to reduce or eliminate risks and hazards to the environment
  • 3.3 Establish and maintain organisational and administrative systems to control risks to the environment arising from irrigation practices and related activities
  • 3.4 Establish and maintain procedures to monitor risks to the environment and compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
4. Establish and maintain procedures for responding to environmental pollution events
  • 4.1 Identify potential environmental pollution events
  • 4.2 Develop procedures to control the level of risk associated with pollution events in consultation with relevant environmental protection agencies and local government authorities
  • 4.3 Provide appropriate information and training to personnel to ensure prompt implementation of response procedures
5. Establish and maintain an environmental protection induction and training program
  • 5.1 Develop an environmental protection induction and training program and incorporate into the organisational personnel training program to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
  • 5.2 Maintain records of environmental protection training
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6892 AHCIRG505A Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ67 AHCIRG510 Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDD0 AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture Qualification
BCW4 AHC51616 Diploma of Irrigation Management Qualification