Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCIRG303A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Measure irrigation delivery system performance

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCIRG303A - Measure irrigation delivery system performance
Description This unit covers the process of measuring pressures, flows and distribution uniformity of an irrigation system and defines the standard required to: apply measuring and testing techniques; measure pressures; flows and distribution uniformity of an irrigation system; calculate pressure differentials; flow rates and water usage; record and report system performance.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit is likely to be carried out under routine supervision within enterprise guidelines.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Measure irrigation system performance
  • System pressures are measured and recorded in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Variations in pressures are identified and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Water flow rates are measured and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Variations in water flow and distribution are identified and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Pump performance parameters are measured as necessary and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Variations in pump performance parameters are measured where relevant and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Distribution and delivery systems are inspected and malfunctions in system are identified, fixed and actions recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Factors external to the system that may cause interference are identified and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
       
Element: Monitor supply of equipment and spare parts
  • Supply and part usage are recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Spare parts meet demand.
  • Purchases are within budget constraints.
  • Parts requirements outside of budget constraints are reported.
  • Purchases and orders are recorded in accordance with enterprise procedures and systems.
       
Element: Record and report system performance status
  • System pressures and variations are recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • System flow rates and variations are recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Distribution uniformity and mean application rates are calculated and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Watering depth is determined and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

apply measuring and testing techniques

measure pressures, flows and distribution uniformity of an irrigation system

calculate pressure differentials, flow rates and water usage

record and report system performance.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

access and prepare data records for both print-based and computer-based data

use computers for recording and reporting data

identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial action

calculate pressure differentials, flow rates, crop yields, estimated water usage/actual water usage

apply measuring and testing techniques

implement and follow relevant enterprise OHS and environmental policies and procedures

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

OHS guidelines

soil water retention testing techniques

measuring and monitoring procedures for factors contributing to irrigation system delivery

water authority standards and procedures

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

enterprise policies and procedures.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

System may include:

pressurised irrigation systems such as micro-irrigation

spray irrigation

gravity fed irrigation systems.

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
System pressures are measured and recorded in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise policy and procedures. 
Variations in pressures are identified and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Water flow rates are measured and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Variations in water flow and distribution are identified and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Pump performance parameters are measured as necessary and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Variations in pump performance parameters are measured where relevant and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Distribution and delivery systems are inspected and malfunctions in system are identified, fixed and actions recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Factors external to the system that may cause interference are identified and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Supply and part usage are recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Spare parts meet demand. 
Purchases are within budget constraints. 
Parts requirements outside of budget constraints are reported. 
Purchases and orders are recorded in accordance with enterprise procedures and systems. 
System pressures and variations are recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
System flow rates and variations are recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Distribution uniformity and mean application rates are calculated and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 
Watering depth is determined and recorded in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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