Required skills include

Ability to

organise equipment and materials for installation work

use power tools and hand tools

handle materials safely

use hand signals for communicating with machine operator

identify hazards and adopt safe work practices

install irrigation components

complete installation work

communicate with work team members supervisors contractors and consultants

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

sprinkler irrigation components and their function

types of sprinklers and where they are used

sprinkler spacing coverage and pressure

irrigation andor drainage pipes types and sizes

bedding and backfill materials and handling methods

set out procedures

installation techniques and procedures

safe use of hand and power tools and equipment

working around machinery and hand signals for communication work safely to instructions

OHS issues and procedures related to installation

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

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

assemble equipment and materials for installation work

assemble components

identify faults and fix or report

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

Sprinkler irrigation systems may include:

Personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) may include:

OHS should be identified through site risk assessment and organisational procedures and hazards may include:

System components may include: