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

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.

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

Evidence of ability to:

use personal protective equipment, MSDS and follow other specified OHS procedures

recognise components of the irrigation system

check irrigation system for correct operation

rectify blocks, breaks, leaks and other minor faults

identify and report major faults

carry out routine preventative maintenance correctly

undertake cleaning of system according to instructions and OHS procedures

remove and treat or dispose of waste according to procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

personal protective clothing and equipment as required

work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements

instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required

equipment, services and corresponding information as required

products and materials as required

internal and external customers and suppliers as required

cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Required skills

Note: The following required skills should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace.

Ability to:

Access workplace information to identify irrigation system maintenance requirements

Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and/or equipment

Interpret readings on gauges and meters

Recognise performance problems with the irrigation system and correct or report them as instructed

Identify different components of the irrigation system

Use basic hand tools

Prepare cleaning materials as required

Clean the irrigation system according to instructions. This may include:

chemical injection (e.g. chlorine)

manual cleaning (e.g. brushes)

flushing end points

cleaning filters

Use appropriate cleaning techniques

Prepare maintenance materials as required

Conduct routine preventive maintenance of the irrigation system according to instructions. This may include:

replacing faulty components and seals

maintaining banks or channels

Collect, sort, treat and dispose of, or recycle waste

Identify, rectify and/or report environmental non-compliance

Clean and store equipment according to instructions

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Record workplace information as instructed

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

Work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Note: The following required knowledge should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace.

Knowledge of:

Purpose, features and components of the irrigation system

Common faults, problems and anomalies and how to solve them

Safe handling of hand tools and maintenance equipment

Maintenance requirements and methods of the irrigation system

Purpose and application of personal protective clothing and/or equipment

Occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards and controls

Environmental issues and controls

Procedures and responsibility for reporting problems and anomalies

Cleaning and storage requirements of equipment and materials

Workplace recording requirements and 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.

Policies and procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements

Workplace information

Workplace information can include:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

specifications

production schedules

instructions

routine maintenance schedules

work notes

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

manufacturer instructions

verbal direction from manager, supervisor or senior operator

Components

Components of the irrigation system may include:

drippers

joiners

pipelines

sprinklers

filters

microjets

pumps

furrows

valves

Faults

Minor faults may include:

blocks

breaks

leaks

Maintenance

Routine preventive maintenance includes:

cleaning filters

flushing lines

replacing components

Tools

Basic hand tools may include:

screwdriver

shifters

dripper hole punchers

pressure gauges

snips and pliers

Materials

Materials may include:

cleaning chemical

tape

glue

wire

spare parts

Irrigation systems

Irrigation systems may include:

flood

dripper

overhead

water winch

Work hazards

Work may involve exposure to:

chemical, dangerous or hazardous substances