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Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems

Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDRG308
State Code
OBK05
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to access drainage lines, repair irrigation drainage systems, clear blockages and maintain drainage earthworks and equipment of irrigation drainage systems.The unit applies to individuals who maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to carry out irrigation drainage system maintenance
  • 1.1 Inspect site and assess drainage system
  • 1.2 Confirm necessity for repair and notify appropriate people
  • 1.3 Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions
  • 1.4 Identify potential hazards and assess risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.5 Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation
  • 1.6 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment applicable to the task
  • 1.7 Confirm excavation methods meet safety requirements of the task and site
  • 1.8 Make appropriate drainage and inflow diversion arrangements
  • 1.9 Minimise environmental impacts of irrigation drainage maintenance activities
2. Digging to access drainage lines
  • 2.1 Access plan of irrigation system and locate access points
  • 2.2 Gain access to drainage lines to allow blockage to be cleared
  • 2.3 Carry out digging without unnecessary damage to buildings, site, environment or existing fixtures and fittings
3. Carry out repairs on an irrigation drainage system
  • 3.1 Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas
  • 3.2 Identify system faults and take corrective actions with consideration of structure type, location and specifications
  • 3.3 Use mechanical equipment to open and close drains
  • 3.4 Repair or replace components and associated fittings as required
  • 3.5 Construct cast in situ components
  • 3.6 Document irrigation drainage repair and maintenance activities
4. Clear blockages in an irrigation drainage system
  • 4.1 Perform clearing blockages procedures
  • 4.2 Test drainage lines to confirm blockages have been cleared from pipe system
  • 4.3 Repair and reseal drainage lines to permit normal use
  • 4.4 Clean and align work area and dispose of debris and waste
5. Maintain drainage earthworks and equipment and carry out vegetation clearing procedures
  • 5.1 Confirm that earthworks and embankments meet system requirements
  • 5.2 Manage and maintain drainage area vegetation
  • 5.3 Control weeds within drainage area
  • 5.4 Implement and record a maintenance program for drainage equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO68 AHCDRG304 Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems Unit of competency