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Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program

Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG404
State Code
BAM80
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
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement an irrigation related environmental protection program.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced 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. Provide information to workers involved in irrigation and related work
  • 1.1 Provide information on the irrigation and drainage environmental plan to all workers and explained in detail
  • 1.2 Explain the relevant codes of practice, legislation and regulations and their application to all workers
  • 1.3 Explain and demonstrate information about known risks to the environment and work practices associated with irrigation practices and related activities
  • 1.4 Explain and demonstrate the organisation’s environmental record systems and procedures
  • 1.5 Identify environmental protection induction and training needs and make arrangements to fulfil those needs
2. Implement and monitor procedures for identifying risks to the environment and maintaining effective control measures
  • 2.1 Identify and report risks to the environment so that adequate risk assessment and control measures can be implemented
  • 2.2 Implement work procedures to control risks to the environment and carry out regular monitoring to ensure ongoing adherence and effectiveness of risk control
  • 2.3 Identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures and raise measures to reduce exposure to environmental pollution events through improved work processes and procedures with the owner or manager
  • 2.4 Identify and report inadequacies in allocation of resources to ensure environmental protection
3. Implement procedures for responding to potential and actual environmental pollution events
  • 3.1 Implement procedures for responding to potential and actual pollution events to ensure that prompt and effective control action is taken
  • 3.2 Investigate and report pollution events
  • 3.3 Calculate stormwater control requirements
  • 3.4 Discuss suitable measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risk of pollution events with the owner or manager, and implement revised procedures where necessary
4. Implement and monitor procedures for maintaining environmental protection record
  • 4.1 Identify gaps in record keeping systems and rectify
  • 4.2 Maintain environmental protection records
  • 4.3 Monitor record keeping systems to ensure compliance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6882 AHCIRG404A Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ79 AHCIRG436 Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program Unit of competency