Unit of competency Outline
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Plan and supervise on-site irrigation system installation and construction work
Plan and supervise on-site irrigation system installation and construction work
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG427A
AHCIRG427A
State Code
WE051
WE051
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/04/2013
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
09/04/2013
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This Unit covers planning and supervising on-site irrigation system installations and construction work and defines the standard required to: identify operational requirements from contract documentation; develop a project plan with tasks, responsibilities, timelines and costs; organise the installation of supplies and equipment; implement and monitor on site operations; test the installation or construction against specifications; and monitor budgets and maintain documentation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Appraise contract documentation and determine operational requirements
- 1.1 Copy of building approval and conditions is obtained as required
- 1.2 Contract documentation is reviewed for any unusual aspects of construction, use of materials and penalties
- 1.3 Availability of sub-contractors is ascertained and selected to suit job requirements
- 1.4 Availability of materials is checked with suppliers
- 1.5 Site access limitations are assessed
- 1.6 Relevant authorities controlling construction work advised of commencement date for project as required
- 1.7 Procedures are developed for site deliveries, plant hire and hazard to the environment
2 Prepare project schedule for irrigation systeminstallation and construction
- 2.1 Construction operations are prepared in sequence
- 2.2 Operations are entered into a manually prepared schedule or computer based software package
- 2.3 'Critical path' is identified and schedule revised with new activities/projects, as needed, and documented
- 2.4 Timeframe is adjusted to take account of anticipated delays
3 Determine all the required resources for project
- 3.1 Temporary services and site accommodation is determined as required
- 3.2 Plant requirements and dates are selected and accessed
- 3.3 On site labour requirements are determined
- 3.4 A dilapidation report is made of the condition of existing plant and structures
4 Implement and monitor Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and risk management procedures
- 4.1 First aid facilities are established as necessary
- 4.2 Plant and equipment requiring certificated operators are identified to comply with risk management procedures
- 4.3 Likely hazards are identified and precautions taken
- 4.4 Role of Construction Safety Supervisor is identified
- 4.5 Documentation for safety reporting is instigated
5 Organise the installation of materials and equipment
- 5.1 Material orders are placed according to appropriate schedule
- 5.2 Equipment is hired according to planned schedule
- 5.3 Maintenance procedures are established for equipment
6 Supervise on-site operations
- 6.1 Operations are implemented according to appropriate schedule and contract
- 6.2 Sub-contractor operations are co-ordinated and monitored, including all aspects of materials used and standards of workmanship
- 6.3 Problems and delays are addressed as they arise and action recorded
- 6.4 Industrial relations are monitored continuously and issues resolved to minimise impact on job progress
- 6.5 Revisions are made to project schedule, when required, and variations documented to comply with quality management procedures
- 6.6 Quality management procedures are applied continuously as per adopted standards for job
- 6.7 Safety procedures are monitored continuously, reports analysed and procedures reviewed as required
- 6.8 Reports on current project status are prepared for management
7 Monitor budget and comply with employment requirements
- 7.1 Summary records are prepared for progress claims
- 7.2 Actual expenditure and earnings are checked against scheduled projected costs
- 7.3 Employment records are maintained
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.
Irrigation systems may include:
low volume, sprinkler, moving sprinkler, surface or irrigation drainage systems.
Irrigation systems may include:
low volume, sprinkler, moving sprinkler, surface or irrigation drainage systems.
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:
identify operational requirements from contract documentation
develop a project plan with tasks, responsibilities, timelines and costs
organise the installation of supplies and equipment
implement and monitor on site operations
test the installation or construction against specifications
monitor budgets and maintain documentation.
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:
identify operational requirements from contract documentation
develop a project plan with tasks, responsibilities, timelines and costs
organise the installation of supplies and equipment
implement and monitor on site operations
test the installation or construction against specifications
monitor budgets and maintain documentation.
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.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J158 | AHC41112 | Certificate IV in Irrigation | Qualification |