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Operate irrigation injection equipment

Operate irrigation injection equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG326
State Code
BAT95
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate irrigation injection equipment.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. 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. Prepare equipment for injection operation
  • 1.1 Determine work requirements and identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 1.2 Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation
  • 1.3 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Select materials and services and confirm they are available and ready for operation
  • 1.5 Prepare equipment and materials to meet injection requirements
2. Operate the injection process
  • 2.1 Start up the injection process
  • 2.2 Monitor control points to confirm performance is maintained within specification
  • 2.3 Identify, rectify and report out-of-specification equipment performance
  • 2.4 Deliver injection requirements
  • 2.5 Put emergency procedures in place for spillage or chemical accidents
3. Shut down injection equipment
  • 3.1 Shut down injection equipment
  • 3.2 Clean injection equipment
  • 3.3 Collect, treat, dispose of or recycle waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures
4. Monitor plant response and environmental impacts of injection
  • 4.1 Monitor plant response to injection
  • 4.2 Record and report environmental hazards of injection
  • 4.3 Maintain withholding periods for chemical application on food crops
  • 4.4 Restrict access to areas where chemicals have been applied through injection if required
5. Record information
  • 5.1 Record workplace information in the appropriate format
  • 5.2 Record chemical application and storage details
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE032 AHCIRG326A Operate irrigation injection equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ89 AHCIRG343 Operate irrigation injection equipment Unit of competency