Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

The Diploma of Irrigation Management reflects the role of an irrigation business manager.

Pathways Information

Qualification pathways 

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry or by completion of the Irrigation Industry Agronomist Skill Set.

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:

Irrigation business manager

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 Working within or establishing clear project goals and deliverables Determining or applying required resources
Self-management	Allocating people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements 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 OHS knowledge when using technology Applying technology as a management tool

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

Completion of eleven (11) units made up of six (6) core units and five (5) elective units.

ELECTIVE UNITS 

• a minimum of three (3) units must come from the elective units list
• a maximum of two (2) units may be selected from the elective units or from units aligned to Certificate IV or above 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

AHCIRG501A Audit irrigation systems

AHCIRG502A Design irrigation system maintenance and monitoring programs

AHCIRG503A Design irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems

AHCIRG504A Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan

Soils and media 

AHCSOL501A Monitor and manage soils for production

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Irrigation 

AHCIRG505A Establish and maintain an irrigation-related environmental protection program

Merchandising and sales 

BSBCUS501B Manage quality customer service

SIRXCLM002A Manage store facilities

SIRXINV005A Control inventory

SIRXMER004A Manage merchandise and store presentation

SIRXRSK004A Control store security

SIRXSLS005A Manage sales and service delivery

Business 

AHCBUS501A Manage staff

AHCBUS502A Market products and services

AHCBUS503A Negotiate and monitor contracts

AHCBUS504A Prepare estimates, quotes and tenders

AHCBUS505A Develop a marketing plan

AHCBUS506A Develop and review a business plan

AHCBUS507A Monitor and review business performance

AHCBUS508A Prepare and monitor budgets and financial reports

BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans BSBHRM506A Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information

AHCWRK511A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

TLIR207C Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Drainage 

AHCDRG501A Design drainage systems

Work 

AHCWRK502A Collect and manage data

AHCWRK503A Prepare reports

AHCWRK507A Implement professional practice

AHCWRK509A Provide specialist advice to clients

AHCWRK510A Audit site operations

PSPPM502B Manage complex projects

PSPPM503B Close complex projects

Occupational Health and Safety 

AHCOHS501A Manage Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) processes