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

AHCIRG315 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Interpret irrigation plans and drawings

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCIRG315 - Interpret irrigation plans and drawings
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and drawings applicable to installing 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: Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations
  • Identify, understand and apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations on plans
  • Identify, understand and apply common irrigation terms used on plans
  • Identify key features of irrigation plans, elevations and sections
  • Identify scale, elevations and sections from drawings
       
Element: Locate and identify key features on a site plan
  • Identify irrigation site from location drawings
  • Identify true north and system orientation from details provided on site plan
  • Identify key features of site plan
       
Element: Mark out and peg the site from a plan
  • Mark boundaries of the site
  • Identify existing irrigation infrastructure on the site
  • Identify electricity and communications infrastructure on the site plan, mark out and implement safety procedures
  • Peg out pipelines and earthworks identified on the plan
       
Element: Identify required components for installation
  • Annotate required pipeline components from plans and drawings
  • Annotate water supply, distribution and delivery components from plans and drawings
  • Make provision for receival and storage of materials on site
  • Confirm installation requirements and details of plans and drawings with supervisor
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations

1.1 Identify, understand and apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations on plans

1.2 Identify, understand and apply common irrigation terms used on plans

1.3 Identify key features of irrigation plans, elevations and sections

1.4 Identify scale, elevations and sections from drawings

2. Locate and identify key features on a site plan

2.1 Identify irrigation site from location drawings

2.2 Identify true north and system orientation from details provided on site plan

2.3 Identify key features of site plan

3. Mark out and peg the site from a plan

3.1 Mark boundaries of the site

3.2 Identify existing irrigation infrastructure on the site

3.3 Identify electricity and communications infrastructure on the site plan, mark out and implement safety procedures

3.4 Peg out pipelines and earthworks identified on the plan

4. Identify required components for installation

4.1 Annotate required pipeline components from plans and drawings

4.2 Annotate water supply, distribution and delivery components from plans and drawings

4.3 Make provision for receival and storage of materials on site

4.4 Confirm installation requirements and details of plans and drawings with supervisor

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:

interpret scale and specifications from plans and drawings

interpret symbols and abbreviations used on plans

mark out boundaries and infrastructure position from a plan

recognise and mark out features on a site from a plan

translate documented requirements into on-site activities and site and structural features from two-dimensional to three-dimensional formats

use basic industry calculations

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of plan and drawing interpretation

commonly used scales, symbols and abbreviations

drawings and specifications relevant to the irrigation industry

measurements, calculations and quantities

tools, equipment and materials required from the drawings and specifications


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations

1.1 Identify, understand and apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations on plans

1.2 Identify, understand and apply common irrigation terms used on plans

1.3 Identify key features of irrigation plans, elevations and sections

1.4 Identify scale, elevations and sections from drawings

2. Locate and identify key features on a site plan

2.1 Identify irrigation site from location drawings

2.2 Identify true north and system orientation from details provided on site plan

2.3 Identify key features of site plan

3. Mark out and peg the site from a plan

3.1 Mark boundaries of the site

3.2 Identify existing irrigation infrastructure on the site

3.3 Identify electricity and communications infrastructure on the site plan, mark out and implement safety procedures

3.4 Peg out pipelines and earthworks identified on the plan

4. Identify required components for installation

4.1 Annotate required pipeline components from plans and drawings

4.2 Annotate water supply, distribution and delivery components from plans and drawings

4.3 Make provision for receival and storage of materials on site

4.4 Confirm installation requirements and details of plans and drawings with supervisor

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify, understand and apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations on plans 
Identify, understand and apply common irrigation terms used on plans 
Identify key features of irrigation plans, elevations and sections 
Identify scale, elevations and sections from drawings 
Identify irrigation site from location drawings 
Identify true north and system orientation from details provided on site plan 
Identify key features of site plan 
Mark boundaries of the site 
Identify existing irrigation infrastructure on the site 
Identify electricity and communications infrastructure on the site plan, mark out and implement safety procedures 
Peg out pipelines and earthworks identified on the plan 
Annotate required pipeline components from plans and drawings 
Annotate water supply, distribution and delivery components from plans and drawings 
Make provision for receival and storage of materials on site 
Confirm installation requirements and details of plans and drawings with supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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