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Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify the key features on an irrigation design

1.1 Identify and apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations on plans

1.2 Identify and apply common irrigation terms used on plans

1.3 Identify key features of irrigation plans, elevations and sections

1.4 Identify scale, elevations and sections from drawings

2. Define the placement and function of the irrigation system

2.1 Interpret the plans, drawings and specifications for the irrigation design

2.2 Identify the proposed purpose and capacity of the irrigation system

2.3 Position the designed system in relation to the landscape of the site

2.4 Identify environmental impacts of the irrigation system, and its installation

2.5 Prepare as constructed drawings

3. Mark out structures

3.1 Mark the boundaries of the site

3.2 Identify existing irrigation infrastructure on the site

3.3 Identify electricity and communications infrastructure on the site plan and develop safety procedures

3.4 Mark out on site electricity and communications infrastructure

3.5 Mark out on site remnant vegetation to be retained

3.6 Identify and peg out on site proposed pipelines

3.7 Identify and peg out on site proposed irrigation structures

4. Estimate earth moving requirements for construction

4.1 Interpret earthworks drawings and take site levels

4.2 Estimate the amount of earth to be relocated or removed from the site

4.3 Confirm the sequence of earthworks and communicate to relevant staff

4.4 List and quantify materials required for irrigation structures

4.5 Verify construction requirements with designer

5. Select pumps and system components

5.1 Interpret design specifications for water volume, pressure and delivery pattern required

5.2 Select pumping system based on design specifications

5.3 Select irrigation system components based on design specifications

5.4 Verify component selection with designer

6. Mark out locations of all components

6.1 Define the sequence of operations for installation

6.2 Identify the delivery and storage area for components

6.3 Identify the placement of all components

7. Develop instructions for staff

7.1 Identify potential environmental hazards and strategies to minimise risks in instructions

7.2 Document the sequence of activities and work duties

7.3 Discuss workplace health and safety hazards and risks and safe working practices to manage risks with staff

7.4 Provide a construction schedule to staff

Skill

Description

Reading

• Identify and interpret information regarding design requirements for irrigation system

Oral communication

• Initiate discussions with staff, using clear language to communicate production schedule, design requirements and safety procedures
• Use clear communications with designer to verify construction requirements and component selection

Navigate the world of work

• Identify and describe own workplace requirements, including safety requirements, associated with own role and area of responsibility

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Comments

Equivalence status

AHCIRG439 Interpret and apply irrigation designs

AHCIRG415 Interpret and apply irrigation designs

Performance criteria clarified

Foundation skills added

Assessment requirements updated

Equivalent unit

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.