Modification History
June 2012 : This qualification supersedes but is not equivalent to AHC21110.
Description
This Qualification allows individuals to develop skills and knowledge to work as field and support staff within the irrigation industry.
Application
This Qualification describes the job roles of supervised entry-level workers in the irrigation industry. It covers the employment areas of irrigation installation and irrigation operations. Supervised entry-level workers in the irrigation retail sector can complete a retail Qualification with electives chosen from the units in this Qualification.
Additional Qualification advice
This Qualification is suitable for VET in schools programs.
Pathways Information
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, AHC32412 Certificate III in Irrigation.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this Qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual Unit of Competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this Qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Complete twelve (12) Units of Competency comprised of:
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Core Units of Competenc y |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCOHS201A |
Participate in OHS processes |
AHCWRK209A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units
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Group A
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG204A |
Lay irrigation and/or drainage pipes |
AHCIRG207A |
Carry out irrigation site preparation tasks |
AHCIRG208A |
Assist with the installation and maintenance of pumps and flow-control devices for irrigation |
AHCIRG209A |
Carry out installation tasks for low volume irrigation |
AHCIRG210A |
Carry out installation tasks for sprinkler irrigation |
AHCIRG211A |
Assist with low volume irrigation operations and maintenance |
AHCIRG212A |
Assist with sprinkler irrigation operations and maintenance |
AHCIRG213A |
Assist with surface irrigation operations and maintenance |
AHCSOL201A |
Determine basic properties of soil and/or growing media |
NWP210B |
Perform basic water quality tests |
NWP222A |
Operate basic flow control and regulating devices in irrigation systems |
NWP251B |
Construct open earthen channels or drains |
Group B
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCDRG201A |
Maintain drainage systems |
AHCIRG214A |
Install micro-irrigation systems for landscaping |
AHCMOM203A |
Operate basic machinery and equipment |
AHCWRK204A |
Work effectively in the industry |
AHCWRK205A |
Participate in workplace communications |
AHCWRK208A |
Provide information on products and services |
CPCPCM2007A |
Carry out levelling * CPCPCM2003A Carry out OHS requirements CPCPCM2004A Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities |
NWP203B |
Plan and organise personal work activities |
NWP209B |
Use maps, plans, drawings and specifications |
NWP215B |
Install and replace basic volumetric metering equipment |
NWP226B |
Prepare and restore work site |
NWP252B |
Construct and install irrigation delivery and stormwater drainage assets |
TLID1001A |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |