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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify customer needs
  2. Provide advice on products and services
  3. Recommend irrigation components and pumps
  4. Research irrigation innovations and products
  5. Conduct retail transactions with irrigation clients

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. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

calculate pressure loss due to irrigation components

calculate pumping requirements

conduct research of products

estimate requirements for materials and components from a plan

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

implement and follow work health and safety and environmental requirements

interpret irrigation plans

interpret pump curves

monitor performance of pumps and irrigation components

pressure testing pumps

provide customer service

select irrigation components for a system

use pressure testing equipment

use recorded information to review energy and water efficiency for an irrigation system


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of irrigation sales and service

basic irrigation system diagnostic techniques

demonstration and assembly of irrigation products and components

determination of pump capacities in relation to proposed application

interpretation of manufacturers specifications

irrigation components technical specifications and suitability

price negotiation and payment options

pump and irrigation equipment characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations

pump and irrigation equipment components, controls, features and functions

store irrigation products and pump range

store product and service and repair policy