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AHCIRG309A
Interpret and apply instructions to install pumps

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This Unit applies to skilled workers in the irrigation servicing, food and fibre production and amenity horticulture industries, and is likely to be carried out under routine supervision within enterprise guidelines.

This Unit covers the process of interpreting instructions to install pumps and defines the standard required to: organise resources for installation work; set out and prepare site; site the pump and place it on a base; connect suction and discharge lines; and commission the pumping system.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This Unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

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:

organise resources for installation work

set out and prepare site

site the pump and place it on a base

connect suction and discharge lines

commission the pumping system.

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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills include:

Ability to:

match pump output and flow rate to pipe diameter

position pumps and valves

prime and operate pumps

open and close valves

monitor performance of valves

follow plans, charts and instructions

perform work-related calculations

organise equipment and materials for installation work

use power tools and hand tools

handle materials safely

install irrigation components

identify hazards and adopt safe work practices

identify and respond to operational problems

communicate with work team members, supervisors, contractors and consultants

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

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 includes:

Knowledge of:

properties of water including pressure and flow rates

basic principles of hydraulics (flow vs. pressure), energy loss due to friction

types of pumps and application in irrigation

centrifugal

vertical turbine

submersible

propeller

advantages and disadvantages of each pump type

types suitable as booster and floating pumps

discharge and flow rates

pump components and their principles of operation

pump gauges and controls

types of valves

automatic pump switches

timers

pressure switches

irrigation controllers

flow switches

impellers, rotors, stators

pump performance and pressure testing

the SI system of measurement

characteristics and application of different valves, pipes and fittings including fixing and joining techniques and methods

JSA's/Safe work method statements

electrical licensing requirements

installation procedures for irrigation pumps

welding skills (poly and steel)

servicing requirements

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements may include:

solar radiation, dust, noise, air- and soil-borne micro-organisms, chemicals and hazardous substances, sharp hand tools and equipment, manual handling, holes, and slippery and uneven surfaces.

Water pump sets may include:

centrifugal

Archimedes screw type

submersible

positive displacement.

Personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) may include:

steel capped boots/shoes, overalls, gloves, sun hat, sunscreen lotion, safety goggles, face mask and hearing protection, and any protection required for the use of equipment.

Pumping and flow control components may include:

all types of pumps and pumping systems (including filters and valves) used to move water to or through an irrigation system.

Flow control devices may include:

flow directional gates

regulators

valves

sluice

gate

blade

non-return

doors, drop structures and bars.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Location of pump is determined following site inspection 
Pump base requirements are identified from drawings and specifications using relevant information 
Required materials and equipment are identified, ordered and collected in accordance with workplace procedures 
Materials and equipment are checked for compliance with relevant Australian standards, docket and order form, and for acceptable condition 
Sustainability principles and concepts are applied to work preparation and application 
Drawings and specifications are obtained 
OHS requirements associated with installing water pump sets, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work 
Workplace instructions are identified and adhered to 
Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authority requirements 
Work area is prepared to support efficient installation of water pump sets 
Tools and equipment for installing water pumps are selected and checked for serviceability 
PPE is selected and used to meet workplace OHS requirements 
Pump base is set out to comply with drawings and specifications 
Pump base is constructed in accordance with drawings and specifications 
Pump and pump controls are installed in accordance with relevant Australian standards, drawings, specifications and manufacturer instructions 
Suction and discharge lines andflow control devices are connected 
Delivery and distribution components connected to pump comply with relevant specifications and manufacturer instructions 
Pressure testing of pumping system is conducted in accordance with specifications 
Pump is tested in accordance with specifications and test data is recorded in required format 
Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification 
Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures 
Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements 
Equipment, tools and materials are checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer guidelines and organisational procedures 
Work site is restored to meet environmental and organisational requirements 
Activities are recorded and reported according to organisational procedures 

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