This Qualification allows individuals to develop skills and knowledge to become installation or operations technicians within the irrigation industry.
This Qualification applies to skilled workers who carry out installation and operations job roles in the irrigation servicing, amenity horticulture and food and fibre production industries.
Complete twelve (12) Units of Competency comprised of: Two (2) Core Units Ten (10) Elective Units |
Core Units | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Monitor soils under irrigation | |
Contribute to OHS processes | |
Elective Units |
Select a minimum of four (4) Units from Group A.
Select a minimum of four (4) additional Units from Group A or B.
Select a minimum of two (2) additional Units from Group A, Group B and/or this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate III or IV.
Selected Units must be relevant to job outcomes in the irrigation industry.
Group A
Unit code | Unit title |
Install drainage systems | |
Interpret and apply instructions to install pumps | |
Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems | |
Install low volume irrigation components | |
Install sprinkler irrigation components | |
Install moving sprinkler irrigation components | |
Install surface irrigation structures and equipment | |
Interpret irrigation plans and drawings | |
Implement a low volume irrigation maintenance program | |
Implement a sprinkler irrigation maintenance program | |
Implement a moving sprinkler irrigation maintenance program | |
Implement a surface irrigation maintenance program | |
Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems | |
Operate low volume irrigation systems | |
Operate sprinkler irrigation systems | |
Operate moving sprinkler irrigation systems | |
Operate surface irrigation systems | |
Operate irrigation technology | |
Operate irrigation injection equipment | |
Implement an irrigation schedule | |
Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems | |
Co-ordinate worksite activities | |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Group B | |
Unit code | Unit title |
Measure drainage system performance | |
Troubleshoot drainage systems | |
Measure irrigation delivery system performance | |
Troubleshoot irrigation systems | |
Recommend irrigation products and services | |
Undertake sampling and testing of water | |
Design domestic urban irrigation systems | |
Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply *
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Install meters for non-potable, non-urban water supplies | |
Maintain meters for non-potable, non-urban water supplies | |
Monitor and conduct minor maintenance of complex flow-control and metering devices | |
Monitor and schedule water deliveries | |
Monitor, operate and control reclaimed water irrigation | |
Pathways into the Qualification
This Qualification may be accessed by direct entry or by completion of AHC21112 Certificate II in Irrigation
Pathways from the Qualification
Further training pathways from this Qualification include, but are not limited to, AHC41112 Certificate IV in Irrigation.
Additional Qualification advice
This Qualification is suitable for an Australian Apprenticeship.
There are no entry requirements for this Qualification.
There is no direct link between this Qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual Unit of Competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Listening and understanding Speaking clearly and directly Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Writing to audience needs Interpreting the needs of internal/external customers Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements Establishing/using networks. |
Teamwork | Working as an individual and a team member Working with diverse individuals and groups Applying knowledge of own role as a part of a team Applying teamwork skills to a range of situations Identifying and using the strengths of other team members. |
Problem-solving | Developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems Showing interdependence and initiative in identifying problems Solving problems individually or in teams Using numeracy skills to solve problems Testing assumptions and taking context into account. |
Initiative and enterprise | Adapting to new situations Generating a range of options in response to workplace matters. |
Planning and organising | Collecting analysing and organising information Using basic business systems for planning and organising Taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role Working within or establishing clear project goals and deliverables Determining or applying required resources Allocating people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements Managing time and priorities. |
Self-management | Taking responsibility for individual work practices and team outcomes Organising time and resources for work Reflecting on skills gaps and training required. |
Learning | Listening and understanding Reading and interpreting workplace related documentation Applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements. |
Technology | Using measuring equipment for soil moisture monitoring Use of irrigation technology for operating, monitoring and troubleshooting irrigation systems. |
