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Implement a low volume irrigation maintenance program
Implement a low volume irrigation maintenance program
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG316A
AHCIRG316A
State Code
WE022
WE022
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/04/2013
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
11/04/2013
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This Unit covers the process of implementing a maintenance program for a low volume irrigation system and defines the standard required to: inspect irrigation systems; maintain irrigation equipment; troubleshoot and undertake minor repairs of equipment; record and report maintenance activities; dispose of unused or waste materials from site.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret a low volume irrigation maintenance program
- 1.1 Scope of maintenance works is determined according to the irrigation maintenance program
- 1.2 Frequency of maintenance works is determined and implemented according to the irrigation maintenance program
- 1.3 Irrigation maintenance standards are established in line with the irrigation maintenance program
- 1.4 Maintenance works are planned and prepared
- 1.5 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are identified, associated hazards and risks assessed, and suitable controls implemented
- 1.6 Environmental considerations of irrigation maintenance activities are identified
2 Inspect a low volume irrigation system
- 2.1 An inspection checklist is established according to the irrigation maintenance program
- 2.2 System is regularly inspected according to the checklist
- 2.3 Remedial action and repairs are identified and undertaken to restore system to full effectiveness
- 2.4 Servicing of mechanical equipment is undertaken according to the irrigation maintenance program
- 2.5 Results of maintenance works are assessed and recorded to ensure repairs or maintenance standards have been achieved according to the irrigation maintenance program
- 2.6 Surroundings are tidied and materials and equipment cleared from the site on completion of maintenance works
3 Carry out periodic system maintenance
- 3.1 Damage and blockages with contaminants are recorded by damage type, location and the section of the system affected
- 3.2 Damaged or faultycomponents and computer control systems are recorded and reported, and action taken to effect repairs
- 3.3 The system is chlorinated as per procedures
- 3.4 Filters are checked, cleaned and backflushed
- 3.5 Submains and laterals are flushed
4 Record and report maintenance activities
- 4.1 Maintenance and servicing records are completed
- 4.2 Parts removed and/or replaced are recorded
- 4.3 Faults and breakages are recorded or reported
The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Low volume irrigation systems may include:
systems that operate under comparatively low volume and pressure including micro irrigation, pop-ups at less than 0.1 litres/second, and drippers.
System components may include:
pump (flow rate and head requirement)
filter system
pressure gauges
backflow preventer
pressure regulator valves
fertiliser injector
flowmeter
block valve
air and vacuum release valves
main and sub-main lines
flushing manifold
connectors
lateral lines or tapes
emitters
controllers.
Low volume irrigation systems may include:
systems that operate under comparatively low volume and pressure including micro irrigation, pop-ups at less than 0.1 litres/second, and drippers.
System components may include:
pump (flow rate and head requirement)
filter system
pressure gauges
backflow preventer
pressure regulator valves
fertiliser injector
flowmeter
block valve
air and vacuum release valves
main and sub-main lines
flushing manifold
connectors
lateral lines or tapes
emitters
controllers.
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:
inspect low volume irrigation systems -maintain irrigation equipment
troubleshoot and undertake minor repairs of equipment
record and report maintenance activities
dispose of unused or waste materials from site.
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.
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:
inspect low volume irrigation systems -maintain irrigation equipment
troubleshoot and undertake minor repairs of equipment
record and report maintenance activities
dispose of unused or waste materials from site.
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.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J156 | AHC32412 | Certificate III in Irrigation | Qualification |