What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in assisting with the operation of pressurised irrigation systems requires evidence that a person can set up irrigation systems operate check clean and store irrigation equipment and carry out all basic activities involved in irrigation under routine supervision

The skills and knowledge required to carry out basic irrigation duties for pressurised irrigation systems must be transferable to a different work environment For example this could include different systems irrigation techniques and plantscrops to be irrigated

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below

basic operation of pressurised irrigation system

irrigation times to deliver sufficient volume without over watering

manual handling procedures

OHS procedures relating to using pressurised irrigation systems

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required These include the ability to

shift and transfer loads

follow enterprise policy and procedures relating to irrigation duties

assemble and join irrigation system components

operate irrigation systems ie turn on and off

regulate system to achieve and maintain correct operating pressures and water flows

estimate water flow

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Checking irrigation set up

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Monitoring pressures and water flows

How are activities planned and organised

Organising irrigation activities to occur simultaneously or as required

How can team work be applied

Coordinating irrigation activities with others

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Estimating irrigation time and water volume for sufficient availability to plantscrops

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Determining required action once set up information has been checked

How can the use of technology be applied

Using computerised irrigation systems

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet

What pressurised irrigation systems are relevant to this standard?

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?

What irrigation components need to be checked?

What action may be required after checking components?

What outlets should be checked?

How might equipment be transported?