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Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program

Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG436
State Code
OBJ79
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
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement an irrigation related environmental protection program.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to the implementation of an irrigation related environmental protection program and have responsibility for the output of others. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide information to staff involved in irrigation and related work
  • 1.1 Provide information on the irrigation and drainage environmental protection plan to staff and explain
  • 1.2 Explain relevant environmental protection legislation, regulation, codes of practice and workplace procedures and their application to staff
  • 1.3 Explain and demonstrate information about known risks to the environment and work practices associated with irrigation practices and related activities
  • 1.4 Explain and demonstrate workplace environmental record system and procedures
  • 1.5 Identify environmental protection induction and training needs and arrange training as required
2. Implement and monitor procedures for identifying risks to the environment and maintaining effective control measures
  • 2.1 Identify and report environmental risks so that adequate risk assessment and control measures can be implemented
  • 2.2 Implement and monitor irrigation related environmental protection plan and program
  • 2.3 Identify and record inadequacies in existing risk control measures or allocation of resources according to environmental issue reporting procedures and processes
  • 2.4 Report environmental or resource allocation issues and measures to the owner or manager
3. Implement procedures for responding to potential and actual environmental pollution events
  • 3.1 Implement procedures for responding to potential and actual pollution events to ensure prompt and effective control action is taken
  • 3.2 Investigate and report pollution events
  • 3.3 Calculate stormwater control requirements
  • 3.4 Discuss suitable measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risk of pollution events with the owner or manager, and implement revised procedures where necessary
4. Implement and monitor procedures for maintaining environmental protection record
  • 4.1 Identify and rectify gaps in record keeping systems
  • 4.2 Maintain environmental protection records
  • 4.3 Monitor record keeping systems to ensure compliance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM80 AHCIRG404 Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program Unit of competency