Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 8:17 PM AWST
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Operate irrigation injection equipment
Operate irrigation injection equipment
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG326A
AHCIRG326A
State Code
WE032
WE032
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/04/2013
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
11/04/2013
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This Unit covers the process of operating injection equipment as part of an irrigation system and defines the standard required to: carry out pre-start checks; identify OHS and environmental hazards; operate and monitor the injection system; shut down the injection system; and keep records.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare equipment for injection operation
- 1.1 Materials and services are confirmed as available and ready for operation
- 1.2 Materials are prepared to meet injection requirements
- 1.3 Equipment is checked to confirm readiness for use
- 1.4 Equipment is set to meet injection requirements
2 Operate the injection process
- 2.1 Safety procedures are put in place including the use of PPE
- 2.2 The injection process is started up according to workplace procedures
- 2.3 Control points are monitored to confirm performance is maintained within specification
- 2.4 Out-of-specification equipment performance is identified, rectified and/or reported
- 2.5 Injection requirements are delivered according to instructions
- 2.6 Equipment is maintained in good working order
- 2.7 Emergency procedures are put in place for spillage or chemical accidents
3 Shut down injection equipment
- 3.1 Injection equipment is shut down according to workplace procedures
- 3.2 Injection equipment is cleaned according to workplace procedures
- 3.3 Waste generated by both the process and cleaning procedures is collected, treated, disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures
4 Monitor plant response and environmental impacts of injection
- 4.1 Plant response to injection is monitored
- 4.2 Environmental hazards of injection are recorded and reported
- 4.3 Withholding periods for chemical application on food crops are maintained
- 4.4 Access is restricted to areas where chemicals have been applied through injection if required
5 Record information
- 5.1 Workplace information is recorded in the appropriate format
- 5.2 Chemical application and storage details are recorded as per legislative requirements
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.
Injection operations may include:
fertilisers
chlorine
acids
cleaning agents.
Injection operations may include:
fertilisers
chlorine
acids
cleaning agents.
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:
carry out pre-start checks
identify OHS and environmental hazards
operate and monitor the system
shut down the injection system
keep records.
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:
carry out pre-start checks
identify OHS and environmental hazards
operate and monitor the system
shut down the injection system
keep records.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAT95 | AHCIRG326 | Operate irrigation injection equipment | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J156 | AHC32412 | Certificate III in Irrigation | Qualification |