Modification History
June 2012 : This qualification supersedes but is not equivalent to AHC32410.
Description
This Qualification allows individuals to develop skills and knowledge to become installation or operations technicians within the irrigation industry.
Application
This Qualification applies to skilled workers who carry out installation and operations job roles in the irrigation servicing, amenity horticulture and food and fibre production industries.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the Qualification
This Qualification may be accessed by direct entry or by completion of AHC21112 Certificate II in Irrigation
Pathways from the Qualification
Further training pathways from this Qualification include, but are not limited to, AHC41112 Certificate IV in Irrigation.
Additional Qualification advice
This Qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
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 |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCIRG308A |
Monitor soils under irrigation |
AHCOHS301A |
Contribute to OHS processes |
Elective Units |
Group A
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCDRG301A |
Install drainage systems |
AHCIRG309A |
Interpret and apply instructions to install pumps |
AHCIRG310A |
Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems |
AHCIRG311A |
Install low volume irrigation components |
AHCIRG312A |
Install sprinkler irrigation components |
AHCIRG313A |
Install moving sprinkler irrigation components |
AHCIRG314A |
Install surface irrigation structures and equipment |
AHCIRG315A |
Interpret irrigation plans and drawings |
AHCIRG316A |
Implement a low volume irrigation maintenance program |
AHCIRG317A |
Implement a sprinkler irrigation maintenance program |
AHCIRG318A |
Implement a moving sprinkler irrigation maintenance program |
AHCIRG319A |
Implement a surface irrigation maintenance program |
AHCIRG320A |
Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems |
AHCIRG321A |
Operate low volume irrigation systems |
AHCIRG322A |
Operate sprinkler irrigation systems |
AHCIRG323A |
Operate moving sprinkler irrigation systems |
AHCIRG324A |
Operate surface irrigation systems |
AHCIRG325A |
Operate irrigation technology |
AHCIRG326A |
Operate irrigation injection equipment |
AHCIRG327A |
Implement an irrigation schedule |
AHCTEQ301A |
Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems |
AHCWRK305A |
Co-ordinate worksite activities |
AHCWRK313A |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Group B |
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Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCDRG302A |
Measure drainage system performance |
AHCDRG303A |
Troubleshoot drainage systems |
AHCIRG303A |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
AHCIRG306A |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
AHCIRG307A |
Recommend irrigation products and services |
AHCLPW306A |
Undertake sampling and testing of water |
CPCPIG2011A |
Design domestic urban irrigation systems |
CPCPWT3007A |
Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply * CPCPCM2003A Carry out OHS requirements |
NWP302A |
Install meters for non-potable, non-urban water supplies |
NWP304A |
Maintain meters for non-potable, non-urban water supplies |
NWP305B |
Monitor and conduct minor maintenance of complex flow-control and metering devices |
NWP316B |
Monitor and schedule water deliveries |
NWP362B |
Monitor, operate and control reclaimed water irrigation |