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

AHCIRG315A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Interpret irrigation plans and drawings

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCIRG315A - Interpret irrigation plans and drawings
Description This Unit of Competency specifies the outcomes required to read and interpret plans and drawings applicable to installing irrigation systems and defines the standard required to: interpret symbols and abbreviations on plans, and technical drawings; orientate a site plan; mark out boundaries and features on a site from a plan; and list the irrigation components required for installation from a plan.
Employability Skills This Unit has 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: Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations
  • Commonly used symbols and abbreviations on plans are identified, understood and applied
  • Common irrigation terms used on plans are identified, understood and applied
  • Key features of irrigation plans, elevations and sections are identified
  • Scale, elevations and sections are identified from drawings
       
Element: Locate and identify key features on a site plan
  • Irrigation site is identified from location drawings
  • True north and system orientation are identified from details provided on site plan
  • Key features of site plan are identified
       
Element: Mark out and peg the site from a plan
  • Boundaries of the site are marked
  • Existing irrigation infrastructure on the site is identified
  • Electricity and communications infrastructure is identified on the site plan, marked out and safety procedures implemented
  • Pipelines identified on the plan are pegged out
  • Earthworks identified on the plan are pegged out
       
Element: Identify required components for installation
  • Pipeline components required are annotated from plans and drawings
  • Water supply, distribution and delivery components are annotated from plans and drawings
  • Provision is made for receival and storage of materials on site
  • Installation requirements and details of plans and drawings are confirmed with supervisor
       


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:

interpret symbols and abbreviations on plans

orientate a site plan for an irrigation system

mark out boundaries and features on a site from irrigation installation plans and drawings

list the irrigation components required for installation from a plan.

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:

interpret symbols and abbreviations used on plans

interpret scale and specifications from plans and drawings

recognise and mark out features on a site from a plan

mark out boundaries and infrastructure position from a plan

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

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 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:

identify types of drawings and their functions

recognise commonly used scales, symbols and abbreviations

a range of drawings and specifications relevant to the irrigation industry

tools, equipment and materials relative to drawings/specifications

measurements, calculations and quantities

workplace safety requirements

relevant acts, regulations and Codes of Practice

basic industry calculations.

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.

Irrigation plans may include:

plans for low volume, sprinkler and surface irrigation systems that may cover water supply, distribution, conveyancing and drainage.

Irrigation drawings

drawings may be part of the irrigation plan and cover the range of irrigation components (hardware) and structures (earthworks) used in commercial irrigation.

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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
Commonly used symbols and abbreviations on plans are identified, understood and applied 
Common irrigation terms used on plans are identified, understood and applied 
Key features of irrigation plans, elevations and sections are identified 
Scale, elevations and sections are identified from drawings 
Irrigation site is identified from location drawings 
True north and system orientation are identified from details provided on site plan 
Key features of site plan are identified 
Boundaries of the site are marked 
Existing irrigation infrastructure on the site is identified 
Electricity and communications infrastructure is identified on the site plan, marked out and safety procedures implemented 
Pipelines identified on the plan are pegged out 
Earthworks identified on the plan are pegged out 
Pipeline components required are annotated from plans and drawings 
Water supply, distribution and delivery components are annotated from plans and drawings 
Provision is made for receival and storage of materials on site 
Installation requirements and details of plans and drawings are confirmed with supervisor 

Forms

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