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Monitor and control irrigation drainage systems

Monitor and control irrigation drainage systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDRG402
State Code
BAR20
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control irrigation drainage systems. It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess irrigation drainage and collection systems
  • 1.1 Measure drainage performance
  • 1.2 Measure drainage and tail water quality
  • 1.3 Measure water table depth where required
  • 1.4 Measure soil salinity where required
  • 1.5 Identify and record factors external to the system which may cause interference
  • 1.6 Analyse drainage system data and compare to the performance specified in the irrigation drainage plan
2. Regulate flows
  • 2.1 Inspect flow regulating systems and apply adjustments necessary to achieve discharge requirements specified
  • 2.2 Monitor discharge flows and apply diversions to facilitate repair or emergency
3. Control and operate drainage system structures and processes
  • 3.1 Control processes to maintain specified performance
  • 3.2 Develop and implement maintenance procedures
  • 3.3 Identify, address and report operational conditions of the drainage system
  • 3.4 Integrate processes to improve drainage network performance
4. Troubleshoot drainage problems
  • 4.1 Conduct a visual inspection to determine damaged or broken components and record results
  • 4.2 Inspect areas being drained for signs of water pooling and record problems
  • 4.3 Access drainage lines to allow blockage to be cleared
  • 4.4 Clear blockage or replace blocked section
  • 4.5 Test drainage line to confirm blockage is cleared from pipe system
  • 4.6 Repair or reseal drainage line to permit normal use
  • 4.7 Rehabilitate the drainage site
5. Record and report system performance status
  • 5.1 Record water quality
  • 5.2 Record water table depth, soil moisture and salinity
  • 5.3 Document strategies that minimise negative environmental impacts and maximise positive impacts of the drainage system
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE049 AHCIRG425A Monitor and control irrigation drainage systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBK03 AHCDRG404 Monitor and control irrigation drainage systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCX2 AHC41116 Certificate IV in Irrigation Qualification