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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare work
  2. Install devices in irrigation systems
  3. Restore site
  4. Plan and prepare work
  5. Install devices in irrigation systems
  6. Restore site

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. The candidate must be assessed installing at least one type of device listed in the Range of Conditions. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

identifying and responding to operational problems

producing reports and logs

identifying control system or metering faults

interpreting plans, specifications and instructions

conducting routine inspections, maintenance and servicing of basic metering, flow control and regulating devices

completing relevant workplace documentation

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

impact of the principles of hydraulics on the operation of flows

system layout

lock-out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

organisational communication systems

effective workplace communication processes

materials handling

environmental, landscape and ground structure of work area

risk factors and potential hazards

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of system, site and plant

flow measurement principles and procedures

layout and performance of pipes and fittings

operation of control systems