Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare materials, tools and equipment for irrigation work
- The required materials, tools and equipment are identified according to lists provided and/or supervisor's instructions.
- Checks are conducted on all materials, tools and equipment with insufficient or faulty items reported to the supervisor.
- Techniques used when loading and unloading materials demonstrate correct manual handling and minimise damage to the load and the vehicle.
- Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected and checked prior to use.
- Irrigation support is provided according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements and according to workplace information.
- OHS hazards are identified and reported to the supervisor.
- Undertake irrigation work as directed
- Instructions and directions provided by supervisor are followed, and clarification sought when necessary.
- Irrigation work is undertaken in a safe and environmentally appropriate manner according to enterprise guidelines.
- Interactions with other staff and customers are carried out in a positive and professional manner.
- Enterprise policy and procedures in relation to workplace practices, handling and disposal of materials is observed.
- Problems or difficulties in completing work to required standards or timelines are reported to supervisor.
- Handle materials and equipment
- Waste material and debris produced during irrigation work is stored in a designated area according to supervisor's instructions.
- Materials, equipment and machinery are handled and transported according to supervisor's instructions and enterprise guidelines.
- A clean and safe work site is maintained while undertaking irrigation activities.
- Clean up on completion of irrigation activities
- Materials are returned to store or disposed of according to supervisor's instructions.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored according to manufacturer's specifications and supervisor's instructions.
- Site is made good according to supervisor's instructions and good environmental practices.
- Work outcomes are reported to the supervisor.