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

AHCIRG325 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate irrigation technology

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCIRG325 - Operate irrigation technology
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate irrigation technology as part of irrigation installation, construction and operation.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: Prepare to work
  • Determine work requirements and identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation and accuracy
  • Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
       
Element: Operate equipment
  • Identify sampling points
  • Collect samples
  • Record and interpret readings and observations
       
Element: Operate irrigation controllers and sensors
  • Link sensors to controllers by wiring or radio signals
  • Program controllers
  • Monitor accuracy and reliability of electronic flow control equipment and calibrate where necessary
  • Report discrepancies or malfunctions to management
  • Transport and store equipment appropriately
       


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. Prepare to work

1.1 Determine work requirements and identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.2 Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation and accuracy

1.3 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment

2. Operate equipment

2.1 Identify sampling points

2.2 Collect samples

2.3 Record and interpret readings and observations

3. Operate irrigation controllers and sensors

3.1 Link sensors to controllers by wiring or radio signals

3.2 Program controllers

3.3 Monitor accuracy and reliability of electronic flow control equipment and calibrate where necessary

3.4 Report discrepancies or malfunctions to management

3.5 Transport and store equipment appropriately

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:

check accuracy of and calibrate equipment

maintain and check irrigation equipment for accuracy

operate irrigation controllers and sensors

operate pressure testing equipment

operate soil moisture testing equipment

operate technology to measure and monitor the irrigation system or the growing environment

operate water metering equipment

operate water testing equipment

record observations and data

record the results of testing

take representative samples for measurement

take samples for testing

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

data recording procedures

environmental procedures for use, storage and recycling of electronic equipment and batteries

equipment maintenance and operation

irrigation controllers and sensors

measurement procedures

operational procedures

pressure testing equipment

safe work practices including working with low voltage wiring

sampling techniques

soil moisture testing equipment

water metering equipment

water testing equipment


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. Prepare to work

1.1 Determine work requirements and identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures

1.2 Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation and accuracy

1.3 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment

2. Operate equipment

2.1 Identify sampling points

2.2 Collect samples

2.3 Record and interpret readings and observations

3. Operate irrigation controllers and sensors

3.1 Link sensors to controllers by wiring or radio signals

3.2 Program controllers

3.3 Monitor accuracy and reliability of electronic flow control equipment and calibrate where necessary

3.4 Report discrepancies or malfunctions to management

3.5 Transport and store equipment appropriately

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 work requirements and identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 
Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation and accuracy 
Select and use suitable personal protective equipment 
Identify sampling points 
Collect samples 
Record and interpret readings and observations 
Link sensors to controllers by wiring or radio signals 
Program controllers 
Monitor accuracy and reliability of electronic flow control equipment and calibrate where necessary 
Report discrepancies or malfunctions to management 
Transport and store equipment appropriately 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCIRG325 - Operate irrigation technology
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCIRG325 - Operate irrigation technology

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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