Unit of competency Outline
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Troubleshoot irrigation systems
Troubleshoot irrigation systems
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG306A
AHCIRG306A
State Code
D6877
D6877
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/10/2014
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
09/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of troubleshooting faults and blockages in irrigation systems and defines the standard required to: read and apply system specifications, technical manuals and supply/spare parts inventories; locate and identify faulty components and blockages; apply shutdown sequence and isolation procedures; remove faulty components from the system and install replacements; clear blockages or replace blocked sections; and return isolated or shutdown components to service.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Locate and identify faulty components and blockages
- 1.1. Irrigation system and component function is determined by reference to system specifications and technical manuals.
- 1.2. Monitoring and maintenance records are checked and reviewed.
- 1.3. Operational tests are carried out according to system specifications, technical manuals and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- 1.4. Faulty components and blockages are identified and documented according to enterprise policy and procedures.
2. Shut down/isolate component
- 2.1. Shut own sequence and isolation procedures are applied as required according to system specifications and technical manuals.
- 2.2. Safe shutdown or isolation is verified.
- 2.3. Safety/security lock off devices and signage is installed according to enterprise policy and procedures.
3. Replace faulty components and clear blockages
- 3.1. Access to faulty components and blockages is arranged.
- 3.2. Faulty components are removed from the system, according to system specifications and technical manuals, and repaired or disposed of in an environmentally responsible way.
- 3.3. Replaceable components are selected from manufacturer catalogues and procured using enterprise procedures.
- 3.4. Replacement components are installed to meet system specifications according to technical manuals.
- 3.5. Replace faulty components and clear blockages are carried out without unnecessary damage to surrounding site and structures.
- 3.6. Blockages are cleared or blocked sections replaced according to enterprise procedures.
4. Return system to normal operating status
- 4.1. Isolated or shutdown components are returned to service.
- 4.2. Operational tests are carried out according to system specifications, technical manuals and OHS requirements.
- 4.3. System is returned to normal operational set-up.
- 4.4. Repair activities are reported and recorded according to enterprise policy and procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
System may include:
pressurised irrigation systems, such as micro-irrigation, spray irrigation or gravity-fed irrigation systems.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
System may include:
pressurised irrigation systems, such as micro-irrigation, spray irrigation or gravity-fed irrigation systems.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
read and apply system specifications, technical manuals and supply/spare parts inventories
locate and identify faulty components and blockages
apply shutdown sequence and isolation procedures
remove faulty components from the system and install replacements
clear blockages or replace blocked sections
return isolated or shutdown components to service.
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.
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:
read and apply system specifications, technical manuals and supply/spare parts inventories
locate and identify faulty components and blockages
apply shutdown sequence and isolation procedures
remove faulty components from the system and install replacements
clear blockages or replace blocked sections
return isolated or shutdown components to service.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3688 | RTE3605A | Troubleshoot irrigation systems | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN50 | AHCIRG306 | Troubleshoot irrigation systems | Unit of competency |