Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements
Workplace information
Workplace information can include:
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
specifications
production schedules
instructions
routine maintenance schedules
work notes
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
manufacturer instructions
verbal directions from manager, supervisor or senior operator
Confirming equipment status
Confirming equipment status involves:
checking that all safety standards and pre-start requirements are met and that equipment is operational
checking the operation and/or calibration of measuring instrumentation
Services
Services may include:
water
power
Monitoring the process
Monitoring the process may involve:
the use of production data, such as performance control charts
Process operation and monitoring functions
Process operation and monitoring functions may be:
manual or involve the use of a process control system
Control points
Control points refer to those key points in a work process that must be monitored and controlled. This includes:
quality and regulatory control points
inspection points
Irrigation systems
Irrigation systems may include:
flood
dripper
microjet
sprinkler
overhead
water winch
Components of irrigation equipment
Components of irrigation equipment may include:
drippers
pipelines
sprinklers
filters
microjets
pumps
furrows
valves
motors
timers
windmills
Maintenance and minor repairs
Maintenance and minor repairs may include:
breakages
leaks
blocks
replacing drippers
making joins
filters and turbo keys
monitoring devices
priming pumps and motors
Information systems
Information systems may be:
screen or print based and may include information technology, such as automatic moisture sensing systems and irrigation scheduling 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
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
use personal protective clothing and equipment where required
correctly select and prepare irrigation equipment including performing pre-start checks
set equipment correctly to achieve specified irrigation time, application rate and pressure
start irrigation process correctly
monitor irrigation process control points and equipment, including checking for environmental compliance
take corrective action in response to out-of-specification results or non-compliance
perform routine and emergency shutdowns
record information appropriately.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
personal protective clothing and equipment as required
work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements
instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required
equipment, services and corresponding information as required
products and materials as required
internal and external customers and suppliers as required
cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required
documentation and recording requirements and procedures.
Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.