Unit of competency Outline
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Install micro-irrigation systems for landscaping
Install micro-irrigation systems for landscaping
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG214A
AHCIRG214A
State Code
WE013
WE013
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
25
Description
This Unit covers the process of installing domestic micro-irrigation systems under routine supervision and defines the standard required to: organise equipment and materials for installation work; set out and prepare site; install and test the irrigation system; monitor effectiveness and environmental impacts of the micro-irrigation system.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare tools and materials for installation work
- 1.1 Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to irrigation design requirements and supervisor's instructions
- 1.2 The site for installation of the micro-irrigation system is identified according to enterprise plans and work procedures
- 1.3 Parts and equipment delivered to the site are checked according to system drawings and specifications
- 1.4 Water supply is checked to ensure that it is compatible with system specifications
2 Set out and prepare site
- 2.1 Measurement and marking out of irrigation lines is undertaken as directed by supervisor
- 2.2 Equipment operation and work practices conform to enterprise and legislative Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements
- 2.3 Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer’s specifications and enterprise work procedures
- 2.4 OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and risk controls are implemented
- 2.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected, used and maintained according to procedures
3 Install irrigation components
- 3.1 Work is undertaken according to plan and supervisor’s instructions
- 3.2 Components are assembled and connected according to plan, with joints completed and tested
- 3.3 A clean and safe work area is maintained while installation work is carried out
- 3.4 Tools are chosen appropriate to the task being undertaken, and used according to guidelines and safe working practices
4 Complete installation work
- 4.1 Earthworks are finished off to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures
- 4.2 The site is restored and waste material is removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures
- 4.3 Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures
- 4.4 System is flushed and commissioned as directed
- 4.5 Operating faults are identified and reported to supervisor and/or corrective actions taken
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.
Micro-irrigation systems include:
low pressure micro-sprays
drippers.
Irrigation equipment may include:
pumps
delivery equipment
system controllers.
Water supplies may include:
underground
mains
surface storage
including fixtures such as:
dams
bores
windmills
tanks
channels.
Micro-irrigation systems include:
low pressure micro-sprays
drippers.
Irrigation equipment may include:
pumps
delivery equipment
system controllers.
Water supplies may include:
underground
mains
surface storage
including fixtures such as:
dams
bores
windmills
tanks
channels.
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 commercial landscaping operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
organise equipment and materials for installation work
set out and prepare site
install and test the irrigation system
monitor effectiveness and environmental impacts of the micro-irrigation system.
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 commercial landscaping operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
organise equipment and materials for installation work
set out and prepare site
install and test the irrigation system
monitor effectiveness and environmental impacts of the micro-irrigation system.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J155 | AHC21112 | Certificate II in Irrigation | Qualification |