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AHCIRG404 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCIRG404 - Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement an irrigation related environmental protection program.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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: Provide information to workers involved in irrigation and related work
  • Provide information on the irrigation and drainage environmental plan to all workers and explained in detail
  • Explain the relevant codes of practice, legislation and regulations and their application to all workers
  • Explain and demonstrate information about known risks to the environment and work practices associated with irrigation practices and related activities
  • Explain and demonstrate the organisation’s environmental record systems and procedures
  • Identify environmental protection induction and training needs and make arrangements to fulfil those needs
       
Element: Implement and monitor procedures for identifying risks to the environment and maintaining effective control measures
  • Identify and report risks to the environment so that adequate risk assessment and control measures can be implemented
  • Implement work procedures to control risks to the environment and carry out regular monitoring to ensure ongoing adherence and effectiveness of risk control
  • Identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures and raise measures to reduce exposure to environmental pollution events through improved work processes and procedures with the owner or manager
  • Identify and report inadequacies in allocation of resources to ensure environmental protection
       
Element: Implement procedures for responding to potential and actual environmental pollution events
  • Implement procedures for responding to potential and actual pollution events to ensure that prompt and effective control action is taken
  • Investigate and report pollution events
  • Calculate stormwater control requirements
  • Discuss suitable measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risk of pollution events with the owner or manager, and implement revised procedures where necessary
       
Element: Implement and monitor procedures for maintaining environmental protection record
  • Identify gaps in record keeping systems and rectify
  • Maintain environmental protection records
  • Monitor record keeping systems to ensure compliance
       


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. Provide information to workers involved in irrigation and related work

1.1 Provide information on the irrigation and drainage environmental plan to all workers and explained in detail

1.2 Explain the relevant codes of practice, legislation and regulations and their application to all workers

1.3 Explain and demonstrate information about known risks to the environment and work practices associated with irrigation practices and related activities

1.4 Explain and demonstrate the organisation’s environmental record systems and procedures

1.5 Identify environmental protection induction and training needs and make arrangements to fulfil those needs

2. Implement and monitor procedures for identifying risks to the environment and maintaining effective control measures

2.1 Identify and report risks to the environment so that adequate risk assessment and control measures can be implemented

2.2 Implement work procedures to control risks to the environment and carry out regular monitoring to ensure ongoing adherence and effectiveness of risk control

2.3 Identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures and raise measures to reduce exposure to environmental pollution events through improved work processes and procedures with the owner or manager

2.4 Identify and report inadequacies in allocation of resources to ensure environmental protection

3. Implement procedures for responding to potential and actual environmental pollution events

3.1 Implement procedures for responding to potential and actual pollution events to ensure that prompt and effective control action is taken

3.2 Investigate and report pollution events

3.3 Calculate stormwater control requirements

3.4 Discuss suitable measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risk of pollution events with the owner or manager, and implement revised procedures where necessary

4. Implement and monitor procedures for maintaining environmental protection record

4.1 Identify gaps in record keeping systems and rectify

4.2 Maintain environmental protection records

4.3 Monitor record keeping systems to ensure compliance

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:

apply and comply with environmental requirements

calculate stormwater control requirements

explain and demonstrate the organisation’s environmental record systems and procedures

identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and taking appropriate remedial action

provide and explain information on the irrigation and drainage environmental plan

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

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

environmental legislation, regulations and guidelines

work health and safety procedures relating to investigation of irrigation-related hazards and implementation of an environmental protection program

Submission Requirements

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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. Provide information to workers involved in irrigation and related work

1.1 Provide information on the irrigation and drainage environmental plan to all workers and explained in detail

1.2 Explain the relevant codes of practice, legislation and regulations and their application to all workers

1.3 Explain and demonstrate information about known risks to the environment and work practices associated with irrigation practices and related activities

1.4 Explain and demonstrate the organisation’s environmental record systems and procedures

1.5 Identify environmental protection induction and training needs and make arrangements to fulfil those needs

2. Implement and monitor procedures for identifying risks to the environment and maintaining effective control measures

2.1 Identify and report risks to the environment so that adequate risk assessment and control measures can be implemented

2.2 Implement work procedures to control risks to the environment and carry out regular monitoring to ensure ongoing adherence and effectiveness of risk control

2.3 Identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures and raise measures to reduce exposure to environmental pollution events through improved work processes and procedures with the owner or manager

2.4 Identify and report inadequacies in allocation of resources to ensure environmental protection

3. Implement procedures for responding to potential and actual environmental pollution events

3.1 Implement procedures for responding to potential and actual pollution events to ensure that prompt and effective control action is taken

3.2 Investigate and report pollution events

3.3 Calculate stormwater control requirements

3.4 Discuss suitable measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risk of pollution events with the owner or manager, and implement revised procedures where necessary

4. Implement and monitor procedures for maintaining environmental protection record

4.1 Identify gaps in record keeping systems and rectify

4.2 Maintain environmental protection records

4.3 Monitor record keeping systems to ensure compliance

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
Provide information on the irrigation and drainage environmental plan to all workers and explained in detail 
Explain the relevant codes of practice, legislation and regulations and their application to all workers 
Explain and demonstrate information about known risks to the environment and work practices associated with irrigation practices and related activities 
Explain and demonstrate the organisation’s environmental record systems and procedures 
Identify environmental protection induction and training needs and make arrangements to fulfil those needs 
Identify and report risks to the environment so that adequate risk assessment and control measures can be implemented 
Implement work procedures to control risks to the environment and carry out regular monitoring to ensure ongoing adherence and effectiveness of risk control 
Identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures and raise measures to reduce exposure to environmental pollution events through improved work processes and procedures with the owner or manager 
Identify and report inadequacies in allocation of resources to ensure environmental protection 
Implement procedures for responding to potential and actual pollution events to ensure that prompt and effective control action is taken 
Investigate and report pollution events 
Calculate stormwater control requirements 
Discuss suitable measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risk of pollution events with the owner or manager, and implement revised procedures where necessary 
Identify gaps in record keeping systems and rectify 
Maintain environmental protection records 
Monitor record keeping systems to ensure compliance 

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