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AHCIRG316A
Implement a low volume irrigation maintenance program

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 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 implementing a maintenance program for a low volume irrigation system and defines the standard required to: inspect irrigation systems; maintain irrigation equipment; troubleshoot and undertake minor repairs of equipment; record and report maintenance activities; dispose of unused or waste materials from site.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

This Unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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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:

inspect low volume irrigation systems •maintain irrigation equipment

troubleshoot and undertake minor repairs of equipment

record and report maintenance activities

dispose of unused or waste materials from site.

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 include:

Ability to:

interpret and apply enterprise maintenance procedures

inspect irrigation system

test irrigation equipment

test emitter output and function

check connections

service filter strainer periodically

ensure proper operation of automatic flush valves

confirm operational pressures

record all test results clearly and concisely with attention to detail

undertake minor repairs of equipment

dispose of unused or waste materials from site in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

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

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

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

methods and techniques of sprinkler irrigation

components of a sprinkler irrigation system

characteristics and operation of pipes, joints, valves, emitters

operation of pumps and water flow rates

low volume irrigation system components

common operational and maintenance problems

environmental impacts of irrigation maintenance

OHS legislation and safe work procedures.

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.

Low volume irrigation systems may include:

systems that operate under comparatively low volume and pressure including micro irrigation, pop-ups at less than 0.1 litres/second, and drippers.

System components may include:

pump (flow rate and head requirement)

filter system

pressure gauges

backflow preventer

pressure regulator valves

fertiliser injector

flowmeter

block valve

air and vacuum release valves

main and sub-main lines

flushing manifold

connectors

lateral lines or tapes

emitters

controllers.

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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
Scope of maintenance works is determined according to the irrigation maintenance program 
Frequency of maintenance works is determined and implemented according to the irrigation maintenance program 
Irrigation maintenance standards are established in line with the irrigation maintenance program 
Maintenance works are planned and prepared 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are identified, associated hazards and risks assessed, and suitable controls implemented 
Environmental considerations of irrigation maintenance activities are identified 
An inspection checklist is established according to the irrigation maintenance program 
System is regularly inspected according to the checklist 
Remedial action and repairs are identified and undertaken to restore system to full effectiveness 
Servicing of mechanical equipment is undertaken according to the irrigation maintenance program 
Results of maintenance works are assessed and recorded to ensure repairs or maintenance standards have been achieved according to the irrigation maintenance program 
Surroundings are tidied and materials and equipment cleared from the site on completion of maintenance works 
Damage and blockages with contaminants are recorded by damage type, location and the section of the system affected 
Damaged or faultycomponents and computer control systems are recorded and reported, and action taken to effect repairs 
The system is chlorinated as per procedures 
Filters are checked, cleaned and backflushed 
Submains and laterals are flushed 
Maintenance and servicing records are completed 
Parts removed and/or replaced are recorded 
Faults and breakages are recorded or reported 

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