Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 6.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture, Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 4.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out in the irrigation industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 22 units of competency:
- 9 core units plus
- 13 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- 7 must be from Group A electives
- 2 must be from Group A or B electives
- 4 from the remaining units listed in Groups A or B, or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate III.
Core Units
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
AHCINF304 |
Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems |
AHCIRG337 |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance |
AHCIRG338 |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems |
AHCIRG339 |
Monitor soils under irrigation |
AHCIRG340 |
Install irrigation pumps |
AHCIRG342 |
Interpret irrigation plans and drawings |
AHCIRG345 |
Install pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCWHS301 |
Contribute to work health and safety processes |
AHCWRK309 |
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units
Group A
AHCDRG305 |
Install drainage systems |
AHCDRG306 |
Measure drainage system performance |
AHCDRG307 |
Troubleshoot drainage systems |
AHCDRG308 |
Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems |
AHCIRG301 |
Install gravity fed irrigation systems |
AHCIRG328 |
Operate irrigation controller and sensor technology |
AHCIRG336 |
Operate and maintain gravity fed irrigation systems |
AHCIRG341 |
Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems |
AHCIRG343 |
Operate irrigation injection equipment |
AHCIRG344 |
Implement an irrigation schedule |
AHCIRG346 |
Operate pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCIRG347 |
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems |
AHCIRG348 |
Operate and maintain moving irrigation system |
AHCWRK305 |
Coordinate work site activities |
MEM12024 |
Perform computations |
Group B
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements which must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
AHCCHM101 |
Follow basic chemical safety rules |
AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
AHCCHM304 |
Transport and store chemicals |
AHCIRG349 |
Recommend irrigation products and services |
AHCLPW313 |
Undertake sampling and testing of water |
AHCMER301 |
Process customer complaints |
AHCMER306 |
Sell products and services |
AHCMOM204 |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
AHCMOM208 |
Conduct excavator operations |
AHCMOM304 |
Operate machinery and equipment |
AUMGTW001 |
Perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging |
BSBWRT311 |
Write simple documents |
CPCPCM2043A |
Carry out WHS requirements |
CPCPWT3027A* |
Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply |
ICTWOR304 |
Manage spare parts |
MEMPE001A |
Use engineering workshop machines |
MEM07032 |
Use workshop machines for basic operations |
MEM18001 |
Use hand tools |
MEM18002 |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
MSTGN3003 |
Estimate and cost job |
NWPIWS002 |
Operate regulating devices in rural irrigation systems |
NWPIRR013 |
Construct and install irrigation delivery and stormwater drainage assets |
NWPIWS004 |
Install meters for rural water supplies |
NWPIWS006 |
Maintain meters for rural water supplies |
NWPIWS008 |
Monitor and conduct maintenance in rural irrigation systems |
NWPIWS012 |
Monitor and schedule water deliveries |
NWPNET019 |
Prepare and restore worksite |
NWPNET029 |
Locate, identify and protect utilities |
NWPTRT028 |
Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation |
PMBWELD301 |
Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines |
PMBWELD302 |
Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines |
SIRRINV001 |
Receive and handle retail stock |
SIRRINV002 |
Control stock |
SIRRMER003 |
Coordinate visual merchandising activities |
SIRXCEG003 |
Build customer relationships and loyalty |
SIRXPDK001 |
Advise on products and services |
SITXCCS006 |
Provide service to customers |
TLIK2010 |
Use infotechnology devices in the workplace |
TLILIC0003 |
Licence to operate a forklift truck |
UEECD0007 |
Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
UEERL0001* |
Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply |
Prerequisite requirements
Unit of competency |
Prerequisite requirement |
CPCPWT3027A Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply |
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements |
UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply |
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
AHC32419 Certificate III in Irrigation Technology Release 2 |
AHC32419 Certificate III in Irrigation Technology Release 1 |
Minor update Updated the superseded AHC, BSB, NWP and UEE units |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72