Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in irrigation. The irrigation industry expects this qualification to be achieved to meet job outcomes at this level.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Certificate III in Irrigation.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Licensing considerations 

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.

Job roles 

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

Irrigation labourer

Irrigation assistant

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Pathways Information

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation. Writing to audience needs Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements Establishing/using networks
Teamwork	Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team Applying teamwork skills to a range of situations Identifying and using the strengths of other team members
Problem-solving	Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams Using numeracy skills to solve problems Testing assumptions and taking context into account
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Using basic business systems for planning and organising Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Working within or establishing clear project goals and deliverables Determining or applying required resources Allocating people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements Managing time and priorities
Self-management	Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Learning	Listening and understanding Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
Technology	Working as an individual and a team member Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of fifteen (15) units made up of seven (7) core units and eight (8) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a minimum of six (6) units must come from the elective unit list
• a maximum of two (2) units from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificates II or III in AHC10 or from any other currently endorsed training package or accredited course. Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in the irrigation industry.

CORE UNITS 

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

Irrigation 

AHCIRG202A Assist with the operation of pressurised irrigation

AHCIRG204A Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes

Soils and media 

AHCSOL201A Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media

Work 

AHCWRK204A Work effectively in the industry

AHCWRK205A Participate in workplace communications

AHCWRK209A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Irrigation 

AHCIRG201A Assist with the operation of gravity fed irrigation

AHCIRG203A Install micro-irrigation systems

AHCIRG205A Maintain gravity-fed irrigation systems

AHCIRG206A Maintain pressurised irrigation systems

Merchandising and sales 

SIRXADM001A Apply retail office procedures

SIRXCCS001A Apply point of sale handling procedures

SIRXCCS002A Interact with customers

SIRXCLM001A Organise and maintain work areas

SIRXFIN001A Balance point-of-sale terminal

SIRXFIN002A Perform retail finance duties

SIRXICT001A Operate retail technology

SIRXINV002A Maintain and order stock

SIRXMER001A Merchandise products

SIRXSLS001A Sell products and services

Work 

AHCWRK203A Operate in isolated and remote situations

AHCWRK206A Observe enterprise quality assurance procedures

TLID107C Shift materials safely using manual handling methods