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Interpret irrigation plans and drawings

Interpret irrigation plans and drawings

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG342
State Code
OBJ87
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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and drawings, mark out and peg a site from a plan and identify required components applicable to installing irrigation systems.The unit applies to individuals who interpret irrigation plans and drawings under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations
  • 1.1 Identify, understand and apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations on plans
  • 1.2 Identify, understand and apply common irrigation terms used on plans
  • 1.3 Identify key features of irrigation plans, elevations and sections
  • 1.4 Identify scale, elevations and sections from drawings
2. Locate and identify key features on a site plan
  • 2.1 Identify irrigation site from location drawings
  • 2.2 Identify true north and system orientation from details provided on site plan
  • 2.3 Identify key features of site plan
3. Mark out and peg the site from a plan
  • 3.1 Mark boundaries of the site
  • 3.2 Identify existing irrigation infrastructure on the site
  • 3.3 Identify electricity and communications infrastructure on the site plan, mark out and implement safety procedures
  • 3.4 Peg out pipelines and earthworks identified on the plan
4. Identify required components for installation
  • 4.1 Annotate required pipeline components from plans and drawings
  • 4.2 Annotate water supply, distribution and delivery components from plans and drawings
  • 4.3 Make provision for receival and storage of materials on site
  • 4.4 Confirm installation requirements and details of plans and drawings with supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAO83 AHCIRG315 Interpret irrigation plans and drawings Unit of competency