Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification allows individuals to develop post-trade skills and knowledge to become specialists within the irrigation industry.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry or by completion of the Irrigation Manager or Irrigation Contractor Skill Sets.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include, but are not limited to, Diploma of Irrigation.

Australian Apprenticeships 

This qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.

Job roles 

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

Team leader

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

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	Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Writing to audience needs Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
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 Applying a range of strategies in problem solving Using numeracy skills to solve problems Testing assumptions and taking context into account
Initiative and enterprise	Adapting to new situations Identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters Translating ideas into actions
Planning and organising	Collecting analysing and organising information Using basic business systems for planning and organising Being appropriately resourceful Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Participating in continuous improvement and planning processes Working within or establishing clear project goals and deliverables
Self-management	Determining or applying required resources Managing time and priorities Adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies
Learning	Taking responsibility at the appropriate level
Technology	Using technology and related workplace equipment Using basic technology skills Using technology to organise data Applying technology as a management tool

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of ten (10) units made up of three (3) core units and seven (7) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a minimum of five (5) units from the elective units
• a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificates III, IV or Diploma 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 

Irrigation 

AHCIRG402A Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system

AHCIRG403A Determine seasonal irrigation scheduling tasks

Soils and media 

AHCSOL401A Sample soils and interpret results

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Irrigation 

AHCIRG404A Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program

AHCIRG405A Plan and coordinate gravity-fed irrigation systems

AHCIRG408A Schedule irrigations

AHCIRG409A Implement, monitor and adjust irrigation schedules

Merchandising and sales 

AHCMER401A Coordinate customer service and networking activities

BSBREL402A Build client relationships and business networks

BSBSMB403A Market the small business

SIRXINV005A Control inventory

SIRXMER002A Coordinate merchandise presentation

SIRXMER004A Manage merchandise and store presentation

SIRXMPR001A Profile a retail market

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS401A Maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes

Business 

AHCBUS402A Cost a project

AHCBUS404A Operate within a budget framework

BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff

BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances

BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

Work 

AHCWRK401A Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures

AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance

PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

TAADEL301C Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills