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AHCDRG304 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCDRG304 - Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to carry out irrigation drainage system maintenance
  • Inspect site and assess drainage
  • Confirm the necessity for repair and notify appropriate people of the intention to commence work
  • Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions and identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation
  • Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
  • Confirm that excavation methods meet the safety requirements of the task and site
  • Make appropriate drainage and inflow diversion arrangements without damage to environment
       
Element: Access to drainage lines
  • Access plan of irrigation system and locate access points
  • Gain access to drainage lines to allow blockage to be cleared
  • Carry out digging without unnecessary damage to buildings, site, environment or existing fixtures and fittings
       
Element: Carry out repairs on an irrigation drainage system
  • Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas
  • Identify system faults and take corrective actions with consideration of structure type, location and specifications
  • Use mechanical equipment to open and close drains
  • Repair or replace components and associated fittings as required
  • Construct cast in situ components
       
Element: Clear blockages in an irrigation drainage system
  • Clear blockages
  • Test drainage lines to confirm blockages have been cleared from pipe system
  • Repair and reseal drainage lines to permit normal use
  • Clean and align work area and dispose of debris and waste
       
Element: Maintain drainage earthworks and equipment
  • Confirm that earthworks and embankments meet system requirements
  • Manage and maintain drainage area vegetation
  • Control weeds are controlled
  • Implement and record a maintenance program for drainage equipment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to carry out irrigation drainage system maintenance

1.1 Inspect site and assess drainage

1.2 Confirm the necessity for repair and notify appropriate people of the intention to commence work

1.3 Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions and identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.4 Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation

1.5 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment

1.6 Confirm that excavation methods meet the safety requirements of the task and site

1.7 Make appropriate drainage and inflow diversion arrangements without damage to environment

2. Access to drainage lines

2.1 Access plan of irrigation system and locate access points

2.2 Gain access to drainage lines to allow blockage to be cleared

2.3 Carry out digging without unnecessary damage to buildings, site, environment or existing fixtures and fittings

3. Carry out repairs on an irrigation drainage system

3.1 Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas

3.2 Identify system faults and take corrective actions with consideration of structure type, location and specifications

3.3 Use mechanical equipment to open and close drains

3.4 Repair or replace components and associated fittings as required

3.5 Construct cast in situ components

4. Clear blockages in an irrigation drainage system

4.1 Clear blockages

4.2 Test drainage lines to confirm blockages have been cleared from pipe system

4.3 Repair and reseal drainage lines to permit normal use

4.4 Clean and align work area and dispose of debris and waste

5. Maintain drainage earthworks and equipment

5.1 Confirm that earthworks and embankments meet system requirements

5.2 Manage and maintain drainage area vegetation

5.3 Control weeds are controlled

5.4 Implement and record a maintenance program for drainage equipment

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:

isolate appliances, fixtures, fittings and related assemblies

gain access and carry out repairs

level and align the site

repair or remove blockages

use manual and mechanical drain clearing equipment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for maintaining drainage systems

components used in irrigation drainage systems

environmental impacts of drainage systems

isolation processes and procedures

levelling and alignment processes

types and operational parameters of irrigation drains

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to carry out irrigation drainage system maintenance

1.1 Inspect site and assess drainage

1.2 Confirm the necessity for repair and notify appropriate people of the intention to commence work

1.3 Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions and identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.4 Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation

1.5 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment

1.6 Confirm that excavation methods meet the safety requirements of the task and site

1.7 Make appropriate drainage and inflow diversion arrangements without damage to environment

2. Access to drainage lines

2.1 Access plan of irrigation system and locate access points

2.2 Gain access to drainage lines to allow blockage to be cleared

2.3 Carry out digging without unnecessary damage to buildings, site, environment or existing fixtures and fittings

3. Carry out repairs on an irrigation drainage system

3.1 Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas

3.2 Identify system faults and take corrective actions with consideration of structure type, location and specifications

3.3 Use mechanical equipment to open and close drains

3.4 Repair or replace components and associated fittings as required

3.5 Construct cast in situ components

4. Clear blockages in an irrigation drainage system

4.1 Clear blockages

4.2 Test drainage lines to confirm blockages have been cleared from pipe system

4.3 Repair and reseal drainage lines to permit normal use

4.4 Clean and align work area and dispose of debris and waste

5. Maintain drainage earthworks and equipment

5.1 Confirm that earthworks and embankments meet system requirements

5.2 Manage and maintain drainage area vegetation

5.3 Control weeds are controlled

5.4 Implement and record a maintenance program for drainage equipment

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Inspect site and assess drainage 
Confirm the necessity for repair and notify appropriate people of the intention to commence work 
Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions and identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 
Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation 
Select and use suitable personal protective equipment 
Confirm that excavation methods meet the safety requirements of the task and site 
Make appropriate drainage and inflow diversion arrangements without damage to environment 
Access plan of irrigation system and locate access points 
Gain access to drainage lines to allow blockage to be cleared 
Carry out digging without unnecessary damage to buildings, site, environment or existing fixtures and fittings 
Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas 
Identify system faults and take corrective actions with consideration of structure type, location and specifications 
Use mechanical equipment to open and close drains 
Repair or replace components and associated fittings as required 
Construct cast in situ components 
Clear blockages 
Test drainage lines to confirm blockages have been cleared from pipe system 
Repair and reseal drainage lines to permit normal use 
Clean and align work area and dispose of debris and waste 
Confirm that earthworks and embankments meet system requirements 
Manage and maintain drainage area vegetation 
Control weeds are controlled 
Implement and record a maintenance program for drainage equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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