Required skills include

Ability to

interpret and apply enterprise maintenance procedures

inspect irrigation system

test irrigation equipment

undertake minor repairs of equipment

carry out earthworks maintenance on irrigation channels and beds

remove and replace valves and filters

check serviceability of siphons

remove and replace gatesslidesdoors

control weeds and unwanted vegetation

dispose of unused or waste materials from site in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner

record all test results clearly and concisely with attention to detail

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 numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record routine workplace measures

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 includes

surface irrigation system components

common operational problems

maintenance requirements routine and end of season

weed control methods

common operational and maintenance problems

environmental impacts of irrigation maintenance

OHS legislation and safe work procedures

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

inspect irrigation systems

control unwanted vegetation within the irrigation system

carry out regular and end of season maintenance

troubleshoot and undertake minor repairs of equipment

record and report maintenance activities

dispose of unused or waste materials from site

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

Water measurement structures may include:

Diversion and conveyancing structures may include:

Field distribution structures may include:

Surface irrigation systems may include: