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Audit irrigation systems

Audit irrigation systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG501
State Code
BAS04
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
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to audit an irrigation system.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. Collect and collate all available data
  • 1.1 Collate data on system performance
  • 1.2 Collate data on environmental and workplace health and safety issues
  • 1.3 Collate data on equipment supply and usage
  • 1.4 Collate data on crop production
  • 1.5 Collate data on water use and quality
  • 1.6 Collate data on climatic trends
  • 1.7 Collate data on physical and chemical properties of soil
2. Assess actual data against benchmarks, specifications and predictions
  • 2.1 Analyse system performance and compare with system specifications and performance predictions
  • 2.2 Analyse supply and stock use and compare with previous and estimated usage and costs
  • 2.3 Analyse crop production and compare with previous and predicted production
  • 2.4 Analyse water usage and quality and compare with past and predicted usage and quality
  • 2.5 Analyse climatic information and compare with predicted trends
  • 2.6 Analyse soil properties and compare with previous and predicted properties
  • 2.7 Analyse production costs related to irrigation system and compare with previous and predicted costs
  • 2.8 Analyse net profits and compare with past and predicted profits
3. Compile a report of system evaluation
  • 3.1 Examine indicators of good performance
  • 3.2 Examine indicators of poor performance
  • 3.3 Examine causes of deviations from performance specifications and requirements
  • 3.4 Prepare a report that includes discussion of results of data analysis and conclusions reached on irrigation system performance in relation to crop production and business performance
4. Recommend alterations to achieve performance improvement
  • 4.1 Make recommendations to modify or eliminate causes of poor performance, or to enhance current performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6888 AHCIRG501A Audit irrigation systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ68 AHCIRG507 Audit irrigation systems Unit of competency