Unit of competency Outline

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Support irrigation work

Support irrigation work

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG101
State Code
BAN96
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
14/09/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to provide support to others undertaking irrigation works in public, commercial and domestic situationsNo 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 materials, tools and equipment for irrigation work
  • 1.1 Identify the required materials, tools and equipment according to lists provided or supervisor's instructions
  • 1.2 Conduct checks on materials, tools and equipment with insufficient or faulty items reported to the supervisor
  • 1.3 Demonstrate correct manual handling techniques when loading and unloading materials
  • 1.4 Select and check suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • 1.5 Provide irrigation support according to work health and safety requirements and workplace information
  • 1.6 Identify and report workplace hazards to the supervisor
2. Undertake irrigation work as directed
  • 2.1 Follow instructions and directions provided by supervisor and seek clarification when necessary
  • 2.2 Undertake irrigation work in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner
  • 2.3 Carry out interactions with other staff and customers in a positive manner
  • 2.4 Follow enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials
  • 2.5 Report problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines to supervisor
3. Handle materials and equipment
  • 3.1 Store waste material and debris produced during irrigation work in a designated area according to supervisor's instructions
  • 3.2 Handle and transport materials, equipment and machinery according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise guidelines
  • 3.3 Maintain a clean and safe work site while undertaking landscaping activities
4. Clean up on completion of landscaping work
  • 4.1 Return materials to store or dispose of according to supervisor's instructions
  • 4.2 Clean, maintain and store tools and equipment according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions
  • 4.3 Make good the site according to supervisor's instructions
  • 4.4 Report work outcomes to the supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6865 AHCIRG101A Support irrigation work Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBK01 AHCIRG102 Support irrigation work Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDB5 AHC10216 Certificate I in AgriFood Operations Qualification
BDE1 AHC10316 Certificate I in Horticulture Qualification