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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop and implement construction procedures
  2. Organise resource requirements
  3. Interpret the irrigation drainage system design for the site
  4. Supervise preparatory work
  5. Supervise construction of the drainage system
  6. Commission the irrigation drainage system
  7. Supervise the rehabilitation of the works area

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

conduct a work health and safety risk assessment

develop operational procedures

document requirements for structures

estimate quantities and volumes of soil to be moved

implement employment procedures

interpret irrigation designs

supervise workers in:

earth moving and construction procedures

power and pumping plant installation

pump and gated pipe installation

construction of canals, channels, head ditches, beds, check structures, tailwater holding ponds


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of irrigation drainage system installation

components used in drainage systems

drainage appliances, fixtures and fittings

environmental impacts of drainage systems

environmental role of drainage systems

isolation processes and procedures

level and align site

levelling and alignment processes

measuring and monitoring procedures for factors contributing to drainage system performance

positive and negative environmental impacts of drainage systems

regulatory requirements, codes of practice and relevant enterprise service standards relating to blockage removal, disconnection and reconnection activities

soil moisture measurement procedures

types and operational parameters of drains

water authority standards and procedures

water quality monitoring methods and techniques

water table and salinity measures