Assessment Requirements for AHCIRG219 Assist with low volume irrigation operations

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Assessment Requirements for AHCIRG219 Assist with low volume irrigation operations

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that the individual has assisted with at least one low volume irrigation operation on at least one occasion and has:

applied workplace health and safety requirements

selected, cleaned and maintained materials, tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to the scope of works

prepared materials, tools and equipment

undertaken site preparation tasks as directed

assembled and joined irrigation system components

installed irrigation components

fixed identified faults

recognised and reported irrigation component incorrect operation

completed installation work

carried out low volume irrigation operating tasks

followed directions to operate pumps, filters and valves

carried out basic maintenance tasks

looked for leaks and faulty emitters.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace for assisting with low volume irrigation operations

characteristics and operation of joints, valves and emitter components

components in low volume irrigation systems

irrigation controllers

irrigation pipes, types and sizes

system malfunctions and their likely causes

installation techniques and procedures

methods and techniques of low volume irrigation installation

operation of low volume irrigation system

principles and practice of low volume irrigation operation

emitter spacing, coverage and pressure

indicators of over and under watering.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

low volume irrigation system maintenance tools and equipment

personal protective equipment applicable to assisting with low volume irrigation operations

specifications:

workplace requirements applicable to health and safety in the workplace and assisting with low volume irrigation operations

work instructions and workplace procedures applicable to assisting with low volume irrigation operations

relationships:

supervisor

timeframes:

according to job requirements.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements of assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72