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.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Confirm performance measures in irrigation system’s management plan | 1.1 Identify customer requirements for irrigated culture. 1.2 Identify environmental factors that impact on the irrigation system. 1.3 Consult historic system information and stakeholders as appropriate. 1.4 Confirm performance requirements for an irrigation system management plan. |
2. Monitor and coordinate processes and resource targets | 2.1 Monitor and test programs and identify, investigate and report any deviations from water quantity, quality, release or flow. 2.2 Evaluate the duration, volume and flow rates of water deliveries and identify, investigate and report deviations from agreed service levels. 2.3 Evaluate maintenance activities and report deviations from targets. 2.4 Identify and record links between operational problems and maintenance activities. |
3. Report outcomes of coordination and monitoring | 3.1 Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data. 3.2 Identify and report current and potential problems. 3.3 Make recommendations for improvements in system performance and/or customer service. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
assessing environmental impact
operating irrigation and/or domestic stock supply system
checking channel flow
identifying customer requirements for irrigated culture and environmental factors that impact on the irrigation system
consulting historic system information and stakeholders as appropriate
confirming performance requirements for an irrigation system management plan
implementing monitoring and testing programs and investigating and reporting deviations from planned parameters
evaluating performance of water deliveries and investigating and reporting deviations from agreed service levels
evaluating performance targets
analysing and reporting data
identifying and reporting problems
making recommendations for system performance or customer service improvements
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
relevant legislation, policies and procedures
customer expectations and requirements
impact of the principles of hydraulics on the operation of flows
coordination processes
principles of scheduling
system layout and operations
environmental aspects of irrigation and/or stock and domestic supply system asset infrastructure
environment, landscape and ground structure of work area
risk factors and potential hazards of irrigation and/or domestic and stock supply systems
equipment operation, capacity and limitations
water flow calculations
gravity systems
control systems
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.