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

AHCIRG431 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise irrigation system installation

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCIRG431 - Supervise irrigation system installation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and supervise the construction and installation of a range of irrigation systems.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of 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: Develop and implement construction procedures
  • Develop employment and contract management procedures
  • Develop procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries
  • Develop procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment
  • Determine work health and safety procedures, including risk assessment
  • Notify client, authorities and agencies of the schedule of works
  • Develop procedures for dealing with environmental issues associated with construction work
       
Element: Interpret the irrigation system design for the site
  • Determine the purpose, scale and required output of the irrigation system
  • Assess the landscape of the site
  • Determine construction requirements and verify with the designer
  • Select components to meet design specifications and site requirements
       
Element: Organise resource requirements
  • Nominate tasks and timelines and the required resources for each
  • Organise labour requirements
  • Verify and check parts and equipment delivered to the site
  • Select and maintain equipment and machinery
  • Allocate jobs and tasks to the work team
  • Carry out safety induction for the task and site
       
Element: Supervise construction work
  • Interpret plan and supervise construction work
  • Confirm site is prepared and set out appropriately
  • Confirm the correct lay out of the main lateral line
  • Supervise the insertion of sub-mains and flushing manifold
  • Supervise the installation of risers, emitters and other components
       
Element: Complete installation work and test components
  • Connect water supply
  • Check emitters for optimal coverage and efficiency
  • Set valves to allow water to targeted areas
  • Start up and flush the system
  • Attach measuring devices and controllers to the system
       
Element: Commission system
  • Identify operating faults and take corrective action to meet design specifications
  • Calibrate testing and monitoring equipment
  • Carry out testing procedures and record
  • Hand over system in operating order
       


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. Develop and implement construction procedures

1.1 Develop employment and contract management procedures

1.2 Develop procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries

1.3 Develop procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment

1.4 Determine work health and safety procedures, including risk assessment

1.5 Notify client, authorities and agencies of the schedule of works

1.6 Develop procedures for dealing with environmental issues associated with construction work

2. Interpret the irrigation system design for the site

2.1 Determine the purpose, scale and required output of the irrigation system

2.2 Assess the landscape of the site

2.3 Determine construction requirements and verify with the designer

2.4 Select components to meet design specifications and site requirements

3. Organise resource requirements

3.1 Nominate tasks and timelines and the required resources for each

3.2 Organise labour requirements

3.3 Verify and check parts and equipment delivered to the site

3.4 Select and maintain equipment and machinery

3.5 Allocate jobs and tasks to the work team

3.6 Carry out safety induction for the task and site

4. Supervise construction work

4.1 Interpret plan and supervise construction work

4.2 Confirm site is prepared and set out appropriately

4.3 Confirm the correct lay out of the main lateral line

4.4 Supervise the insertion of sub-mains and flushing manifold

4.5 Supervise the installation of risers, emitters and other components

5. Complete installation work and test components

5.1 Connect water supply

5.2 Check emitters for optimal coverage and efficiency

5.3 Set valves to allow water to targeted areas

5.4 Start up and flush the system

5.5 Attach measuring devices and controllers to the system

6. Commission system

6.1 Identify operating faults and take corrective action to meet design specifications

6.2 Calibrate testing and monitoring equipment

6.3 Carry out testing procedures and record

6.4 Hand over system in operating order

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:

conduct work health and safety risk assessment

develop operational procedures

implement employment procedures

interpret irrigation designs

supervise installation tasks such as:

assembling sprinklers, pressure regulators and hose directors

checking operating specifications for pressures and flow rates

completing installation work and testing components

installing irrigation components

installing power and pumping plant

laying and joining sprinkler lateral pipelines

laying and joining supply and distribution pipeline

pressure testing the system

setting out and preparing site

setting up irrigation controllers

undertaking start-up procedures

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of irrigation system installation supervision

behaviour of water on varying terrain and soil types

calculations for installing low volume irrigation systems

characteristics and operation of joints, valves and sprinkler components

commissioning procedures

design interpretation

distribution uniformity

employment procedures

licensing requirements for electrical work

operating specifications for pressures and flow rates

project management principles

pump capacity

safe work practices for construction

setting up fertigation equipment

setting up irrigation controllers

soil water retention testing techniques

start-up procedures

types of pumps and water flow rates

volume and pressure requirements

water quality and water filtration techniques


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. Develop and implement construction procedures

1.1 Develop employment and contract management procedures

1.2 Develop procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries

1.3 Develop procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment

1.4 Determine work health and safety procedures, including risk assessment

1.5 Notify client, authorities and agencies of the schedule of works

1.6 Develop procedures for dealing with environmental issues associated with construction work

2. Interpret the irrigation system design for the site

2.1 Determine the purpose, scale and required output of the irrigation system

2.2 Assess the landscape of the site

2.3 Determine construction requirements and verify with the designer

2.4 Select components to meet design specifications and site requirements

3. Organise resource requirements

3.1 Nominate tasks and timelines and the required resources for each

3.2 Organise labour requirements

3.3 Verify and check parts and equipment delivered to the site

3.4 Select and maintain equipment and machinery

3.5 Allocate jobs and tasks to the work team

3.6 Carry out safety induction for the task and site

4. Supervise construction work

4.1 Interpret plan and supervise construction work

4.2 Confirm site is prepared and set out appropriately

4.3 Confirm the correct lay out of the main lateral line

4.4 Supervise the insertion of sub-mains and flushing manifold

4.5 Supervise the installation of risers, emitters and other components

5. Complete installation work and test components

5.1 Connect water supply

5.2 Check emitters for optimal coverage and efficiency

5.3 Set valves to allow water to targeted areas

5.4 Start up and flush the system

5.5 Attach measuring devices and controllers to the system

6. Commission system

6.1 Identify operating faults and take corrective action to meet design specifications

6.2 Calibrate testing and monitoring equipment

6.3 Carry out testing procedures and record

6.4 Hand over system in operating order

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
Develop employment and contract management procedures 
Develop procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries 
Develop procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment 
Determine work health and safety procedures, including risk assessment 
Notify client, authorities and agencies of the schedule of works 
Develop procedures for dealing with environmental issues associated with construction work 
Determine the purpose, scale and required output of the irrigation system 
Assess the landscape of the site 
Determine construction requirements and verify with the designer 
Select components to meet design specifications and site requirements 
Nominate tasks and timelines and the required resources for each 
Organise labour requirements 
Verify and check parts and equipment delivered to the site 
Select and maintain equipment and machinery 
Allocate jobs and tasks to the work team 
Carry out safety induction for the task and site 
Interpret plan and supervise construction work 
Confirm site is prepared and set out appropriately 
Confirm the correct lay out of the main lateral line 
Supervise the insertion of sub-mains and flushing manifold 
Supervise the installation of risers, emitters and other components 
Connect water supply 
Check emitters for optimal coverage and efficiency 
Set valves to allow water to targeted areas 
Start up and flush the system 
Attach measuring devices and controllers to the system 
Identify operating faults and take corrective action to meet design specifications 
Calibrate testing and monitoring equipment 
Carry out testing procedures and record 
Hand over system in operating order 

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