Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available.

What tools, equipment and machinery may be required?
Tools, equipment and machinery may include surveying and levelling equipment such as automatic level, laser level, dumpy level, Cowley level, staff, boning rods, pegs, notebook, pencil and calculator; hand tools such as rakes, shovels, spades, rollers, wheelbarrows, hoses and hose fittings; machinery such as bobcats, ditch witches, backhoes, front-end loaders, graders, mechanical rollers, trucks, hydraulic trailers, and tractors and 3-point linkage equipment; pumps and pump fittings; and fitting and welding tools appropriate to the irrigation system.

What irrigation systems may apply to this standard?
Micro-irrigation systems may include low pressure micro-sprays and drippers.

What enterprise work procedures may apply to this standard?
Work procedures may include supervisors oral or written instructions, installation program, enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), specifications, routine maintenance schedules, work notes, product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), manufacturers service specifications and operators manuals, waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines, and OHS procedures.

What irrigation equipment may apply to this standard
Irrigation equipment may include pumps, delivery equipment, and system controllers.

What safety equipment may be required?
Safety equipment may include signage and barriers.

What types of water supplies are covered by this standards?
Water supplies may be underground, mains or surface storage including fixtures such as dams, bores, windmills, tanks, and channels.

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?
OHS requirements may include identifying hazards; assessing risks and implementing controls; cleaning, maintaining and storing tools, equipment and machinery; appropriate use of PPE including sun protection; safe operation of tools, equipment and machinery; safe handling, use and storage of chemicals and hazardous substances; correct manual handling; basic first aid; personal hygiene, and reporting problems to supervisors.

What PPE may be required to install drainage systems?
PPE may include hat, boots, overalls, gloves, goggles, respirator or face mask, face guard, hearing protection, sunscreen lotion and hard hat.

How may a clean and safe work area be maintained?
Tasks may include disabling unused tools, equipment and machinery and storing neatly out of the way of installation activities; safely storing materials on site; using signage and safety barriers during and removing after construction activities are completed; and swiftly and efficiently removing and processing debris and waste from the work area.

What waste material may be relevant to this standard?
Waste material may include unused construction and excavated materials, plant debris, litter and broken components.
Plant-based material may be mulched or composted, plastic, metal, paper-based materials may be recycled, re-used, returned to the manufacturer, or disposed of according to enterprise work procedures.
Waste may be removed to designated areas for recycling, reuse, return to the manufacturer or disposal.

What tools, equipment and machinery may be required?
Tools, equipment and machinery may include surveying and levelling equipment such as automatic level, laser level, dumpy level, Cowley level, staff, boning rods, pegs, notebook, pencil and calculator; hand tools such as rakes, shovels, spades, rollers, wheelbarrows, hoses and hose fittings; machinery such as bobcats, ditch witches, backhoes, front-end loaders, graders, mechanical rollers, trucks, hydraulic trailers, and tractors and 3-point linkage equipment; pumps and pump fittings; and fitting and welding tools appropriate to the irrigation system.

What irrigation systems may apply to this standard?
Micro-irrigation systems may include low pressure micro-sprays and drippers.

What enterprise work procedures may apply to this standard?
Work procedures may include supervisors oral or written instructions, installation program, enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), specifications, routine maintenance schedules, work notes, product labels and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), manufacturers service specifications and operators manuals, waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines, and OHS procedures.

What irrigation equipment may apply to this standard
Irrigation equipment may include pumps, delivery equipment, and system controllers.

What safety equipment may be required?
Safety equipment may include signage and barriers.

What types of water supplies are covered by this standards?
Water supplies may be underground, mains or surface storage including fixtures such as dams, bores, windmills, tanks, and channels.

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?
OHS requirements may include identifying hazards; assessing risks and implementing controls; cleaning, maintaining and storing tools, equipment and machinery; appropriate use of PPE including sun protection; safe operation of tools, equipment and machinery; safe handling, use and storage of chemicals and hazardous substances; correct manual handling; basic first aid; personal hygiene, and reporting problems to supervisors.

What PPE may be required to install drainage systems?
PPE may include hat, boots, overalls, gloves, goggles, respirator or face mask, face guard, hearing protection, sunscreen lotion and hard hat.

How may a clean and safe work area be maintained?
Tasks may include disabling unused tools, equipment and machinery and storing neatly out of the way of installation activities; safely storing materials on site; using signage and safety barriers during and removing after construction activities are completed; and swiftly and efficiently removing and processing debris and waste from the work area.

What waste material may be relevant to this standard?
Waste material may include unused construction and excavated materials, plant debris, litter and broken components.
Plant-based material may be mulched or composted, plastic, metal, paper-based materials may be recycled, re-used, returned to the manufacturer, or disposed of according to enterprise work procedures.
Waste may be removed to designated areas for recycling, reuse, return to the manufacturer or disposal.

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole?
Competence in installing an irrigation system requires evidence that a person is able to prepare for installation, set out the installation works, install and test the irrigation system, and clean up the site.
The skills and knowledge required to install an irrigation system must be transferable to a different work environment. For example, this could include different types of irrigation systems and components, water supplies, soil types and enterprises.
What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

methods and techniques of micro-irrigation
components of an micro-irrigation system
characteristics and operation of joints, valves and sprinkler components
operation of pumps and water flow rates
behaviour of water on varying terrain and soil types
soil water retention testing techniques
enterprise OHS procedures.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

organise equipment and materials for installation work
set out and prepare site
install irrigation components
complete installation work
communicate with work team members, supervisors, contractors and consultants.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
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What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria?

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below:

methods and techniques of micro-irrigation
components of an micro-irrigation system
characteristics and operation of joints, valves and sprinkler components
operation of pumps and water flow rates
behaviour of water on varying terrain and soil types
soil water retention testing techniques
enterprise OHS procedures.

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria?

To achieve the performance criteria, appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required. These include the ability to:

organise equipment and materials for installation work
set out and prepare site
install irrigation components
complete installation work
communicate with work team members, supervisors, contractors and consultants.

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one?
This competency standard

Essential Assessment Information
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There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process.
Communicating ideas and information
Written, oral and telecommunication of ideas and information with the work group, supervisor, contractors or consultants relating to installation activities and problems. (1)

Communicating ideas and information
Written, oral and telecommunication of ideas and information with the work group, supervisor, contractors or consultants relating to installation activities and problems. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Enterprise work procedures and site and irrigation system plans should be consulted, interpreted and applied to co-ordinate installation activities, with further clarification sought from the supervisor when necessary. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Enterprise work procedures and site and irrigation system plans should be consulted, interpreted and applied to co-ordinate installation activities, with further clarification sought from the supervisor when necessary. (1)

Planning and organising activities
Co-ordinating work activities for the work group, contractors and self prior to and during the installation program. (1)

Planning and organising activities
Co-ordinating work activities for the work group, contractors and self prior to and during the installation program. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Facilitating and leading work group members to complete the installation to specification. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Facilitating and leading work group members to complete the installation to specification. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Measuring materials and interpreting specifications for the irrigation installation. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Measuring materials and interpreting specifications for the irrigation installation. (1)

Solving problems
Dealing with problems imposed by site characteristics or when system operation doesn't meet specifications. (1)

Solving problems
Dealing with problems imposed by site characteristics or when system operation doesn't meet specifications. (1)

Using technology
Applying design specifications, communicating and keeping records. (1)

Using technology
Applying design specifications, communicating and keeping records. (1)