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Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program

Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG510
State Code
OBJ67
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
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program, and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish and maintain an irrigation and drainage environmental protection program
  • 1.1 Develop an irrigation and drainage environmental protection plan in consultation with property owner or manager
  • 1.2 Define environmental responsibilities for the property and include in the duties of all staff
  • 1.3 Include financial and human resources to implement the environmental protection plan in a timely and consistent manner
  • 1.4 Establish and maintain workplace environmental records
2. Encourage staff involvement in the environmental protection program
  • 2.1 Develop environmental issue reporting procedures and processes that allow and encourage staff to provide input into environmental issues
  • 2.2 Address environmental issues raised by with staff
  • 2.3 Document environmental issues and solutions
  • 2.4 Incorporate solutions into environmental protection plan
3. Develop environmental protection program risk management procedures
  • 3.1 Establish and maintain procedures for identifying and assessing existing and potential risks to the environment arising from irrigation practices and related activities
  • 3.2 Design work processes and procedures to reduce or eliminate risks and hazards to the environment
  • 3.3 Establish and maintain organisational and administrative systems to control risks to the environment arising from irrigation practices and related activities
  • 3.4 Establish and maintain procedures to monitor risks to the environment and compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice
4. Develop procedures for responding to environmental pollution events
  • 4.1 Identify potential environmental pollution events
  • 4.2 Develop procedures to control the level of risk associated with pollution events in consultation with relevant environmental protection agencies and local government authorities
  • 4.3 Provide appropriate information and training to staff to ensure prompt implementation of response procedures
5. Develop and maintain an environmental protection induction and training program
  • 5.1 Develop an environmental protection induction and training program
  • 5.2 Incorporate environmental protection training into the organisational staff training program
  • 5.3 Maintain environmental protection training records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR69 AHCIRG505 Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGI0 AHC51920 Diploma of Applied Agronomy Qualification
BDD0 AHC50416 Diploma of Horticulture Qualification
BEZ1 AHC51619 Diploma of Irrigation Design Qualification
BJQ6 AHC51624 Diploma of Irrigation Design Qualification