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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and sequence installation tasks from instructions
  2. Source irrigation system requirements
  3. Install and commission pumping and flow control components
  4. Complete work

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.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

follow plans, charts and instructions

handle materials safely

identify and respond to operational problems

match pump output and flow rate to pipe diameter

monitor the performance of valves

open and close valves

organise equipment and materials for installation work

perform work-related calculations

position pumps and valves

prime and operate pumps

set out and prepare the site

use power tools and hand tools

weld in both poly and steel


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must explain:

advantages and disadvantages of each pump type

automatic pump switches including timers, pressure switches, irrigation controllers and flow switches

basic principles of hydraulics (flow vs. pressure), energy loss due to friction

characteristics and application of different valves, pipes and fittings including fixing and joining techniques and methods

discharge and flow rates

impellers, rotors, stators

installation procedures for irrigation pumps

properties of water including pressure and flow rates

pump components and their principles of operation

pump gauges and controls

pump performance and pressure testing

servicing requirements for pumps

types of pumps and their application in irrigation, such as centrifugal, vertical turbine, submersible and propeller

types of valves

types suitable as booster and floating pumps