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AHCIRG206A
Maintain pressurised irrigation systems

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to working with limited supervision, within enterprise guidelines.

This unit covers the process of maintaining pressurised irrigation systems, including the repair and replacement of basic, simple components under routine supervision, and defines the standard required to: read and follow an operator's manual and manufacturer's specifications for pressurised irrigation systems; maintain irrigation system components including supply and distribution systems, outlets, strainers, pump screens and filters; inspect for dry areas and leaks; clear or replace worn or blocked parts and outlets; record and report maintenance observations and activities.

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Employability Skills

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Evidence Required

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Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

read and follow an operators manual and manufacturers specifications for pressurised irrigation systems

maintain irrigation system components including supply and distribution systems, outlets, strainers, pump screens and filters

inspect for dry areas and leaks

clear or replace worn or blocked parts and outlets

record and report maintenance observations and activities.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

identify hazards and adopt safe work practices

read and follow an operator's manual and manufacturer's specifications for pressurised irrigation systems

maintain selected irrigation system components

rectify damage caused by weeds or pests

record and report maintenance observations and activities

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

OHS and environmental legislative and enterprise procedures relating to pressurised irrigation system maintenance

major components of a pressurised irrigation delivery system

maintenance requirements and procedures for system components

environmentally safe disposal procedures for chemical containers and residues, oils/grease and used parts.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Pressurised irrigation systems include:

micro-irrigation systems and spray irrigation systems ranging from manual operation and monitoring to fully automated with computer control and monitoring.

Micro-irrigation systems may include:

mains pressure

low pressure

below or above ground

sprays systems

drip emitter trickle

t-tape

mini-sprinklers

capillary.

Spray irrigation systems may include:

travelling irrigators (soft hose, hard hose boom type)

centre pivot

linear move

powered side roll hand shift permanent (installed)

bike shift/easy shift.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Equipment is prepared pre-season for effective operation in accordance with design specifications and enterprise standards. 
System is flushed, cleaned, closed down and maintained post-season in accordance with design specifications and enterprise standards. 
Equipment requiring storage is dismantled, loaded, transported and stored without damage according to enterprise standards and safe working practices. 
All maintenance activities are carried out according to the maintenance program and the manufacturer's specifications. 
Mechanical equipment is serviced in accordance with the operator's manual or as directed. 
Supply and distribution systems are flushed and cleaned with sprinklers, emitters and/or drip line tapes replaced as directed. 
Outlets, strainers, pump screens and filters are cleaned and replaced as directed. 
System is visually inspected for leaks, operating faults and dry areas, and observations recorded in the maintenance book. 
Operation area is maintained in a clean and safe condition, and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures are followed. 
System maintenance is carried out at scheduled times using equipment and materials in accordance with enterprise standards and manufacturer's specifications. 
Parts are inspected for wear or blockage and reported or replaced according to enterprise guidelines. 
Outlets are removed and cleaned and damaged ones are reassembled and replaced according to manufacturer's specifications. 
Operation area is maintained in a clean and safe condition, and OHS procedures are followed. 
All damage and blockage caused by pests and vermin is recorded by damage type, location and the section of the system affected. 
Damage or faulty pumps, valves, electrical components and computer systems are recorded and reported, and action taken to effect repairs. 
All routine maintenance activities are recorded and reported in accordance with enterprise standards. 

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