This Unit applies to irrigation site supervisors and installation project managers who are responsible for interpreting irrigation designs, plans, drawings and specifications and translating them into an installation site operations plan
This Unit of Competency specifies the outcomes required to interpret the irrigation design for an installation site and defines the standard required to: interpret symbols and abbreviations on plans and drawings; define the placement and function of irrigation structures; plan for construction works on the site; select and verify system components; and provide instructions to staff on the site.
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Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This Unit contains employability skills.
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:
interpret symbols and abbreviations on plans and drawings
define the placement and function of irrigation structures
plan for construction works on the site
select and verify system components
provide instructions to staff on the 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:
read contour maps and interpret elevations and distances
marking out procedures
interpret technical drawings and site plans
calculate pressures, flows, velocities and friction losses
determine efficiency of the system with varying system components
follow relevant enterprise OHS and environmental procedures
use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, develop sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legibly information collected and select and apply procedures to a range of tasks
use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views
use interpersonal skills to work with others 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:
interpretation of plans and general and technical specifications
hydraulic calculations
selection of water pumping and distribution components delivery based on specifications and requirements
pumps and pumping system components
erosion control and design principles
levels and levelling
earthmoving principles
principles of native topsoil conservation and protection
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and environmental legislation, codes of practice and enterprise 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.
Irrigation designs may include:
plans, drawings and specifications covering low volume, sprinkler, moving sprinkler, surface or irrigation drainage systems.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Commonly used symbols and abbreviations on plans are identified, understood and applied
Common irrigation terms used on plans are identified, understood and applied
Key features of irrigation plans, elevations and sections are identified
Scale, elevations and sections are identified from drawings
The proposed purpose and capacity of the irrigation system is identified
The designed system is positioned in relation to the landscape of the site
Environmental impacts of the irrigation system, and its installation, are identified from the design
The plans, drawings and specifications for an irrigation design are interpreted
‘As constructed’ drawings are prepared
Boundaries of the site are marked
Existing irrigation infrastructure on the site is identified
Electricity and communications infrastructure is identified on the site plan, marked out and safety procedures developed
Remnant vegetation to be retained is marked out
Proposed pipelines identified on the plan are pegged out
Proposed irrigation structures identified on the plan are pegged out
Levels are taken and earthworks drawings are interpreted
Earth to be relocated or removed from the site is estimated
Sequence of earthworks is established and communicated
Materials required for irrigation structures are listed and quantified
Construction requirements are verified with designer
Design specifications are interpreted for water volume, pressure and delivery pattern required
Pumping system is selected to meet design specifications and site requirements
Irrigation system components are selected to meet design specifications and site requirements
Component selection is verified with designer
The sequence of operations for installation is established
The delivery and storage area for components is identified
Placement of all components is identified from the design and markings made on the site
Environmental hazards and strategies are included in instructions
Sequence of activities and work duties is documented
OHS hazards and risk controls are communicated
Construction schedule is provided to staff
Forms
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