Modification History
Changes to unit descriptor, application, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and critical aspects
Not equivalent to CPCPPS5007A
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design irrigation systems to relevant Australian standards, codes, the National Construction Code (NCC) and other relevant legislative requirements to meet occupier needs and industry standards.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports development of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in a consultancy or supervisory capacity in relation to the design of irrigation systems for residential, commercial, industrial, sporting and agricultural properties with or without connection to reticulated supply.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Pre-Requisites
Nil
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Evaluate design parameters. |
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Scope of work for irrigation systems is established. |
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Design requirements are determined from relevant Australian standards, codes, plans, specifications and client brief. |
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Cost-benefit analysis is conducted comparing a range of pipe materials and system designs. |
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Statutory and regulatory requirements and relevant Australian standards and codes for the design of irrigation systems are interpreted, analysed and applied. |
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Manufacturer requirements and trade and technical manuals are interpreted. |
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Additional research, including a desktop study , is conducted to outline design parameters. |
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Flow and pressure tests are conducted. |
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Water sources, volumes and areas to be irrigated are established. |
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Soil types are analysed and categorised, and impacts on irrigation systems are documented. |
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Factors that contribute to quality, safety and time efficiency are determined. |
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Performance requirements are established, considering safety of system users or building occupants. |
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Plan and detail system components. |
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Layout of pipework systems and type and location of fittings, valves and controls are planned. |
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Type, location and requirements for backflow prevention devices are detailed. |
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Pipe sizes, velocities, flows and pressures are calculated for a range of applications. |
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Approved materials and jointing methods for irrigation systems are specified. |
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Sections and components of the irrigation system are detailed. |
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Pipe supports are designed for a range of applications. |
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Pump enclosure and control requirements are sized and detailed. |
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Installation requirements are specified for irrigation management system. |
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2.9 |
Water storage requirements are determined. |
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Allowance for pipe movement is made. |
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Design and size systems. |
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Irrigation systems are designed for a range of residential, commercial, industrial, sporting and agricultural applications . |
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Range of delivery systems and layout are designed. |
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Irrigation systems are designed and sized using calculations and computer software packages. |
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Required water application is determined to establish and maintain plant life. |
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Sustainability principles and concepts are applied throughout the design process. |
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Prepare documentation. |
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Client brief of the desired design is prepared. |
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Plans and specifications are prepared for a range of irrigation systems. |
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Testing and commissioning schedule is prepared. |
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Operation and maintenance manual is produced. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to, as a minimum, provide evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
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. |
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Scope of work : |
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Design requirements must include: |
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Cost-benefit analysis : |
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Statutory and regulatory requirements and relevant Australian standards and codes may include: |
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Manufacturer requirements may include: |
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Desktop study may include collection and interpretation of data for design purposes in: |
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Flow and pressure tests may include: |
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Water sources, volumes and areas to be irrigated may include: |
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Soil types may include: |
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Performance requirements may include: |
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Layout of pipework systems : |
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Fittings, valves and controls may include: |
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Backflow prevention devices may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Jointing methods include: |
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Sections and components of the irrigation system must include: |
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Pipe supports may include: |
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Pump enclosure and control requirements may include: |
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Installation requirements may include: |
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Applications : |
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Delivery systems and layout may include: |
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Sustainability principles and concepts : |
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Plans : |
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Specification may include: |
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Testing may include: |
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Commissioning schedule may include: |
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Operation and maintenance manual includes: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Functional area |
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Unit sector |
Plumbing and services |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.