Assessment Requirements for NWPIRR001 Monitor and operate irrigation and domestic delivery systems

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for NWPIRR001 Monitor and operate irrigation and domestic delivery systems

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	These Assessment Requirements were released in NWP Water Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

identifying and responding to operational problems

interpreting data

producing basic reports and logs

operating communications equipment

following plans, charts and instructions

communicating with customers and other employees

performing work related calculations

operating irrigation or stock and domestic supply system

checking channel flow and water deliveries

identifying control system faults

interpreting irrigation or drainage requirements

operating, adjusting and monitoring irrigation or drainage system

ensuring that water is delivered to schedule

identifying and reporting problems and irregularities

completing relevant records and reports

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

impact of the principles of hydraulics on the operation of flows

layout of drainage or irrigation system

lock-out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

service requirements specified in customers’ contracts

risk factors and potential hazards involved with water system

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of system, site and plant

flow measurement procedures

control systems

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037