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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Perform pre-start checks for pressurised irrigation system
  2. Start up and inspect system
  3. Shut down system based upon irrigation indicators

Required Skills

Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

read and follow operations manual and irrigation schedules

calibrate pressure and flow testing equipment

carry out prestart checks and prime pumps

start up system and carry out operational checks

measure and interpret flow rates and pressures

perform shut down procedures

identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial action

implement and follow relevant OHS and environmental policies and procedures relating to the operation of pressurised irrigation systems

use literacy skills to read interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures follow sequenced written instructions record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning techniques active listening clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

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

Required knowledge

general irrigation methods for pressurised systems

main components of pressurised irrigation systems

pump types used in pressurised irrigation systems and their operation

environmental impacts of irrigation using water from any ground or underground source

soilplantwater relationships

water requirements of plantscrops consistent with sound environmental management

shutdown sequence

OHS environmental and enterprise policies and procedures relating to the operation of pressurised irrigation systems

Evidence Required

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

read and follow operations manual and irrigation schedules

carry out prestart checks

operate and inspect the system

measure and interpret flow rates and pressures

identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and take appropriate remedial action

shut down in response to irrigation indicators

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