Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of implementing a maintenance program for an irrigation system and defines the standard required to: inspect irrigation systems; test irrigation equipment; undertake minor repairs of equipment; record and report maintenance activities; dispose of unused or waste materials from site. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit is likely to be carried out under routine supervision within enterprise guidelines. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Interpret an irrigation maintenance program |
1.1. Scope of maintenance works is determined according to the irrigation maintenance program. 1.2. Frequency of maintenance works is determined and implemented according to the irrigation maintenance program. 1.3. Irrigation maintenance standards are established in line with the irrigation maintenance program. 1.4. Maintenance works are planned and prepared. 1.5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are identified, associated hazards and risks assessed, and suitable controls implemented. 1.6. Environmental considerations of irrigation maintenance activities are identified. |
2. Inspect irrigation system |
2.1. An inspection checklist is established according to the irrigation maintenance program. 2.2. System is regularly inspected according to the checklist. 2.3. Remedial action and repairs are identified and undertaken to restore system to full effectiveness. 2.4. Servicing of mechanical equipment is undertaken according to the irrigation maintenance program. 2.5. Results of maintenance works are assessed and recorded to ensure repairs or maintenance standards have been achieved according to the irrigation maintenance program. 2.6. Surroundings are tidied and materials and equipment cleared from the site on completion of maintenance works. |
3. Record and report maintenance activities |
3.1. Damage and blockage caused by pests and animals are recorded by damage type, location and the section of the system affected. 3.2. Damage or faulty pumps, valves, electrical components and computer systems are recorded and reported, and action taken to effect repairs. 3.3. Routine and preventative maintenance activities are recorded and reported in accordance with enterprise standards. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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System may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Irrigation |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |