Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to pre-start check, inspect, start up, operate, monitor and shut down pressurised irrigation systems.
The unit applies to individuals who operate pressurised irrigation systems under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Irrigation (IRG)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Carry out pre-start checks |
1.1 Confirm activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing safe working practices to manage risks 1.2 Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment applicable to the task 1.4 Check water, power, fuel and lubricants to confirm all are available and the control system is operational 1.5 Prime pumps, if necessary, and open or close valves and controls as directed 1.6 Calibrate pressure and flow testing equipment 1.7 Carry out other pre-start system checks |
2. Inspect and operate the system |
2.1 Implement start up sequence according to operation and maintenance procedures 2.2 Check emitter spacing against the irrigation plan 2.3 Adjust water pressure as required 2.4 Clear and replace filters as required 2.5 Correct or repair all malfunctions, leaks and blockages and report |
3. Monitor irrigation system performance |
3.1 Check emitters for output 3.2 Calculate application rate of water 3.3 Check the water distribution pattern in the irrigated area 3.4 Monitor moisture levels in the root zone 3.5 Minimise environmental impacts of the operation |
4. Shut down irrigation system |
4.1 Apply water for sufficient time to achieve required soil moisture levels and allow for weather conditions 4.2 Shut down system components and drain 4.3 Record and report irrigation activities according to workplace recording procedures |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral communication |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCIRG332 Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
Performance criteria clarified Foundation skills added Assessment requirements updated |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72