Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 7:09 PM AWST
22/07/2026 7:09 PM AWST
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Operate irrigation technology
Operate irrigation technology
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG325A
AHCIRG325A
State Code
WE031
WE031
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/06/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This Unit covers operating irrigation technology as part of irrigation installation and construction and/or irrigation operations and defines the standard required to: maintain and check irrigation equipment for accuracy; take representative samples for measurement; operate technology to measure and monitor the irrigation system or the growing environment; and record the results of testing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate water metering equipment
- 1.1 Equipment is maintained and checked for accuracy according to established procedures
- 1.2 Samples are collected according to established procedures
- 1.3 Readings and observations are recorded and interpreted
- 1.4 Equipment is transported and stored correctly
2 Operate pressure testing equipment
- 2.1 Equipment is maintained and checked for accuracy according to established procedures
- 2.2 Sampling points are identified
- 2.3 Readings and observations are recorded and interpreted
- 2.4 Equipment is transported and stored correctly
3 Operate water testing equipment
- 3.1 Equipment is maintained and checked for accuracy as per procedures
- 3.2 Samples are collected according to established procedures
- 3.3 Readings and observations are recorded and interpreted
- 3.4 Equipment is transported and stored correctly
4 Operate soil moisture testing equipment
- 4.1 Equipment is maintained and checked for accuracy according to established procedures
- 4.2 Samples are collected according to established procedures
- 4.3 Readings and observations are recorded and interpreted
- 4.4 Equipment is transported and stored correctly
5 Operate irrigation controllers and sensors
- 5.1 Sensors are linked to controllers by wiring or radio signals
- 5.2 Controllers are programmed
- 5.3 Accuracy and reliability of electronic flow control equipment is monitored
- 5.4 Discrepancies or malfunctions are reported to management
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.
Water metering equipment may include:
the range of meters that are commercially available for measuring irrigation water.
Pressure testing equipment may include:
the range of pressure gauges.
Soil moisture testing equipment may include:
tensiometers
electrical resistance blocks
capacitance probe
neutron probes.
Electronic componentry may include:
remote control valves
sensing equipment.
Irrigation controllers may include:
the range from a simple time switch connected to one valve to programmable computers operating multiple valves to a schedule.
Water metering equipment may include:
the range of meters that are commercially available for measuring irrigation water.
Pressure testing equipment may include:
the range of pressure gauges.
Soil moisture testing equipment may include:
tensiometers
electrical resistance blocks
capacitance probe
neutron probes.
Electronic componentry may include:
remote control valves
sensing equipment.
Irrigation controllers may include:
the range from a simple time switch connected to one valve to programmable computers operating multiple valves to a schedule.
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:
maintain and check irrigation equipment for accuracy
take representative samples for measurement
operate technology to measure and monitor the irrigation system or the growing environment
record the results of testing.
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.
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:
maintain and check irrigation equipment for accuracy
take representative samples for measurement
operate technology to measure and monitor the irrigation system or the growing environment
record the results of testing.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAN07 | AHCIRG325 | Operate irrigation technology | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J156 | AHC32412 | Certificate III in Irrigation | Qualification |
| J269 | AHC33412 | Certificate III in Seed Production | Qualification |