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AHCIRG313A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install moving sprinkler irrigation components

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCIRG313A - Install moving sprinkler irrigation components
Description This Unit covers the process of installing movable sprinkler irrigation systems and defines the standard required to: organise resources for installation work; set out and prepare site; assemble water distribution, pumping, and locomotion components; complete installation work; and commission sprinkler irrigation systems.
Employability Skills This Unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This Unit applies to skilled workers in the irrigation servicing, food and fibre production and amenity horticulture industries, and 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 Not applicable.
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: Organise resources for installation of moving sprinkler irrigation systems
  • Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to the irrigation system design requirements and enterprise work procedures
  • The construction site for the irrigation system and construction method is identified according to the site and irrigation system plans and enterprise work procedures
  • Parts and equipment delivered to site are checked according to system drawings and specifications
  • Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise work procedures
  • Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, controls implemented and reported to the supervisor
  • Suitable safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained
  • Water supply is checked to ensure that it is compatible with system specifications
       
Element: Set out and prepare site
  • Measurement and marking out of irrigation lines are consistent with the plan
  • Trenches, where constructed, are at the specified depth without damage to services, facilities, features and established plants
  • Equipment operation and work practices conform to enterprise and legislative OHS requirements
  • Regulations and legislation relevant to the situation are observed
  • Work practices reflect sustainable principles and respond to local community requirements
       
Element: Assemble spans
  • Span pipes with correctly tensioned bolts are joined
  • Vjack trusses in sequence to bow the span are connected
  • Goose necks and hose connectors are connected
  • Pre-cut drop hoses and connect sprinklers are fitted
       
Element: Complete assembly of moving sprinkler components
  • Sprinklers, pressure regulators and hose directors are assembled
  • Gear box and control panel are fitted
  • Wheels are fitted and tensioned
       
Element: Complete installation work
  • Earthworks are finished off to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures
  • The system configuration and capacity matches the installation plan
  • The site is restored and waste material is removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures
  • Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures
       
Element: Assist in commissioning a moving sprinkler irrigation system
  • Pumping system is connected
  • Start-up sequence is in accordance with operations manual
  • System is flushed as required
  • Operating faults are identified and corrective actions taken according to the operations manual
  • Testing and monitoring equipment are calibrated to manufacturer specifications
  • Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work 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.

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:

organise resources for installation work

set out and prepare site

install spans and tension correctly

assemble water distribution, pumping, and locomotion components

complete installation work

commission a moving sprinkler irrigation system.

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 Tasks

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Required skills include:

Ability to:

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

organise resources for installation work

set out and prepare site

install movable sprinkler irrigation components

tension span pipes with Vjack trusses

fit control panel and wheels

complete installation work

perform system commissioning tasks

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 information collected accurately and legibly, 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 numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

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 includes:

Knowledge of:

methods and techniques of moving sprinkler irrigation

components of a moving sprinkler irrigation system

characteristics and operation of each component

operation of pumps and water flow rates

soil characteristics

behaviour of water on varying terrain and soil types

soil water retention testing techniques

water quality and water filtration techniques

calculations for installing irrigation systems

environmental impacts of installing irrigation systems

OHS legislation and enterprise OHS procedures.

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Moving sprinkler irrigation systems may include:

any systems that use specifically hard and soft reel self-travelling irrigators, lateral move systems and centre pivots. Moving sprinkler systems do not include movable sprinkler systems such as K-Line.

Moving sprinkler system components may include:

pipes

joints

valves

sprinklers

Vjack trusses

span pipes

pressure regulators

hose directors

gear box

control panel

wheels.

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
Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to the irrigation system design requirements and enterprise work procedures 
The construction site for the irrigation system and construction method is identified according to the site and irrigation system plans and enterprise work procedures 
Parts and equipment delivered to site are checked according to system drawings and specifications 
Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise work procedures 
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, controls implemented and reported to the supervisor 
Suitable safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained 
Water supply is checked to ensure that it is compatible with system specifications 
Measurement and marking out of irrigation lines are consistent with the plan 
Trenches, where constructed, are at the specified depth without damage to services, facilities, features and established plants 
Equipment operation and work practices conform to enterprise and legislative OHS requirements 
Regulations and legislation relevant to the situation are observed 
Work practices reflect sustainable principles and respond to local community requirements 
Span pipes with correctly tensioned bolts are joined 
Vjack trusses in sequence to bow the span are connected 
Goose necks and hose connectors are connected 
Pre-cut drop hoses and connect sprinklers are fitted 
Sprinklers, pressure regulators and hose directors are assembled 
Gear box and control panel are fitted 
Wheels are fitted and tensioned 
Earthworks are finished off to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures 
The system configuration and capacity matches the installation plan 
The site is restored and waste material is removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures 
Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures 
Pumping system is connected 
Start-up sequence is in accordance with operations manual 
System is flushed as required 
Operating faults are identified and corrective actions taken according to the operations manual 
Testing and monitoring equipment are calibrated to manufacturer specifications 
Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures 

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