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

AHCIRG306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Troubleshoot irrigation systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCIRG306 - Troubleshoot irrigation systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot faults and blockages in irrigation 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: Locate and identify faulty components and blockages
  • Determine irrigation system and component function
  • Check and review monitoring and maintenance records
  • Carry out operational tests
  • Identify and document faulty components and blockages
       
Element: Shut down and isolate component
  • Apply shut down sequence and isolation procedures
  • Verify safe shutdown or isolation
  • Install safety or security lock off devices and signage
       
Element: Replace faulty components and clear blockages
  • Organise access to faulty components and blockages
  • Remove faulty components and repair or dispose of
  • Select and install replacement components
  • Replace faulty components and clear blockages
  • Clear blockages or replace blocked sections
       
Element: Return system to normal operating status
  • Return isolated or shutdown components to service
  • Carry out operational tests
  • Return system to normal operational set-up
  • Report and record repair activities
       


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. Locate and identify faulty components and blockages

1.1 Determine irrigation system and component function

1.2 Check and review monitoring and maintenance records

1.3 Carry out operational tests

1.4 Identify and document faulty components and blockages

2. Shut down and isolate component

2.1 Apply shut down sequence and isolation procedures

2.2 Verify safe shutdown or isolation

2.3 Install safety or security lock off devices and signage

3. Replace faulty components and clear blockages

3.1 Organise access to faulty components and blockages

3.2 Remove faulty components and repair or dispose of

3.3 Select and install replacement components

3.4 Replace faulty components and clear blockages

3.5 Clear blockages or replace blocked sections

4. Return system to normal operating status

4.1 Return isolated or shutdown components to service

4.2 Carry out operational tests

4.3 Return system to normal operational set-up

4.4 Report and record repair activities

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

carry out operational tests

identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial action

operate, maintain and repair irrigation systems

shut down and isolate components

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

characteristics and operation of replaceable components of irrigation systems

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

isolation procedures

purchasing procedures

system malfunctions and their likely causes

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. Locate and identify faulty components and blockages

1.1 Determine irrigation system and component function

1.2 Check and review monitoring and maintenance records

1.3 Carry out operational tests

1.4 Identify and document faulty components and blockages

2. Shut down and isolate component

2.1 Apply shut down sequence and isolation procedures

2.2 Verify safe shutdown or isolation

2.3 Install safety or security lock off devices and signage

3. Replace faulty components and clear blockages

3.1 Organise access to faulty components and blockages

3.2 Remove faulty components and repair or dispose of

3.3 Select and install replacement components

3.4 Replace faulty components and clear blockages

3.5 Clear blockages or replace blocked sections

4. Return system to normal operating status

4.1 Return isolated or shutdown components to service

4.2 Carry out operational tests

4.3 Return system to normal operational set-up

4.4 Report and record repair activities

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
Determine irrigation system and component function 
Check and review monitoring and maintenance records 
Carry out operational tests 
Identify and document faulty components and blockages 
Apply shut down sequence and isolation procedures 
Verify safe shutdown or isolation 
Install safety or security lock off devices and signage 
Organise access to faulty components and blockages 
Remove faulty components and repair or dispose of 
Select and install replacement components 
Replace faulty components and clear blockages 
Clear blockages or replace blocked sections 
Return isolated or shutdown components to service 
Carry out operational tests 
Return system to normal operational set-up 
Report and record repair activities 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCIRG306 - Troubleshoot irrigation systems
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