Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required to become installation or operations technicians within the irrigation industry.
It applies to skilled workers who carry out installation and operations job roles in the irrigation servicing, horticulture and agriculture industries.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, an individual Unit of Competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 14
- Core Units = 2
- Elective Units = 12
Core Units
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCIRG308 |
Monitor soils under irrigation |
AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
Elective Units
- Select 6 units from Group A
- Select 4 units from Group A or B
- 2 units may be selected this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in irrigation and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 3
NOTE: Units marked with an asterisk (*) require completion of prerequisite Unit/s which is identified under the Unit.
Group A
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCIRG306 |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
AHCIRG309 |
Install irrigation pumps |
AHCIRG310 |
Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems |
AHCIRG315 |
Interpret irrigation plans and drawings |
AHCIRG325 |
Operate irrigation technology |
AHCIRG326 |
Operate irrigation injection equipment |
AHCIRG327 |
Implement an irrigation schedule |
AHCIRG331 |
Install pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCIRG332 |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCIRG333 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCIRG335 |
Operate and maintain moving irrigation system |
AHCIRG334 |
Operate and maintain gravity fed irrigation systems |
AHCDRG304 |
Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems |
AHCDRG301 |
Install drainage systems |
AHCINF304 |
Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems |
AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate worksite activities |
Group B
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
AHCDRG302 |
Measure drainage system performance |
AHCDRG303 |
Troubleshoot drainage systems |
AHCIRG303 |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
AHCMER304 |
Recommend irrigation products and services |
AHCLPW306 |
Undertake sampling and testing of water |
AHCWRK405 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
CPCPIG2021A |
Design domestic urban irrigation systems |
CPCPWT3027A |
Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply * CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements |
NWPIRR014 |
Install meters for rural water supplies |
NWPIRR022 |
Maintain meters for rural water supplies |
NWPIRR024 |
Monitor and conduct maintenance on flow control and metering devices |
NWPIRR042 |
Monitor and schedule water deliveries |
NWPTRT062 |
Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation |
Qualification Mapping Information
This qualification is equivalent to AHC32412 Certificate III in Irrigation.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72