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

Competence in operating pressurised irrigation systems requires evidence that a person can perform prestart checks start operate and inspect the system and shut down in response to irrigation indicators

The skills and knowledge required to operate pressurised irrigation systems must be transferable to a different work environment For example this could include different crops pressurised irrigation systems environmental parameters and enterprise procedures

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

general irrigation methods for pressurised systems

main components of pressurised irrigation systems

pump types used in pressurised irrigation systems and their operation

environmental impacts of irrigation using water from any ground or underground source

soilplantwater relationships

water requirements of plantscrops consistent with sound environmental management

shutdown sequence

OHS environmental and enterprise policies and procedures relating to the operation of 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

read and follow operations manual and irrigation schedules

measure and interpret flow rates and pressures

identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial action

implement and follow relevant OHS and environmental policies and procedures relating to the operation of pressurised irrigation systems

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

Reporting irrigation activities

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Reading and interpreting flow rates and recording irrigation activities

How are activities planned and organised

Performing shut down sequence

How can team work be applied

Reporting malfunctions

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Measuring and interpreting pressure and flow rates

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Identifying and correcting malfunctions leaks and blockages

How can the use of technology be applied

Using computerised equipment

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 might be relevant to this standard?

What OHS requirements are relevant to this standard?

What may need to be inspected?

What irrigation indicators might be relevant to this standard?

What environmental considerations relate to this standard?

What might system components include?

What irrigation activities may be recorded?