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AHCIRG432 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Supervise irrigation system maintenance

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCIRG432 - Supervise irrigation system maintenance
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to supervise irrigation maintenance work.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 a maintenance program for an irrigation system
  • Establish the maintenance requirements for irrigation components and structures
  • Establish the maintenance requirements for the irrigation site
  • Determine the frequency of maintenance activities required and develop a schedule
  • Calculate the costs of maintenance activities in terms of required staff, materials and equipment
  • Assess the work health and safety risks associated with the maintenance program and implement suitable controls
  • Minimise the environmental impacts of maintenance activities
  • Develop a system for reporting maintenance activities
       
Element: Supervise maintenance of irrigation components
  • Develop maintenance checklists for irrigation components
  • Monitor component operation, identify operating faults and take appropriate action
  • Identify and investigate abnormal operation or frequent and recurring breakdowns and organise maintenance as required
  • Identify situations requiring expert advice seek and specialist assistance
  • Review equipment condition routinely to ensure and maintain efficient operations
       
Element: Carry out maintenance of testing equipment
  • Perform preventative maintenance
  • Identify and report equipment wear and faults
  • Perform minor repairs within limits of authorisation
  • Replace defective parts and make adjustments
  • Seek expert help where difficulties are encountered
  • Update maintenance and calibration records
       
Element: Supervise pest and weed control in an irrigated area
  • Assess evidence of pests and determine species of infestation
  • Locate areas of weed infestation, which may be reduced or eradicated and identify species
  • Select integrated control methods for pests and weeds
  • Schedule control methods at the optimum time that will have minimal damage to the crop
  • Maintain records of the severity of infestations and treatments
       
Element: Complete records of irrigation system maintenance
  • Maintain records of maintenance activities
  • Assess the results of maintenance works against the maintenance program
       


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 a maintenance program for an irrigation system

1.1 Establish the maintenance requirements for irrigation components and structures

1.2 Establish the maintenance requirements for the irrigation site

1.3 Determine the frequency of maintenance activities required and develop a schedule

1.4 Calculate the costs of maintenance activities in terms of required staff, materials and equipment

1.5 Assess the work health and safety risks associated with the maintenance program and implement suitable controls

1.6 Minimise the environmental impacts of maintenance activities

1.7 Develop a system for reporting maintenance activities

2. Supervise maintenance of irrigation components

2.1 Develop maintenance checklists for irrigation components

2.2 Monitor component operation, identify operating faults and take appropriate action

2.3 Identify and investigate abnormal operation or frequent and recurring breakdowns and organise maintenance as required

2.4 Identify situations requiring expert advice seek and specialist assistance

2.5 Review equipment condition routinely to ensure and maintain efficient operations

3. Carry out maintenance of testing equipment

3.1 Perform preventative maintenance

3.2 Identify and report equipment wear and faults

3.3 Perform minor repairs within limits of authorisation

3.4 Replace defective parts and make adjustments

3.5 Seek expert help where difficulties are encountered

3.6 Update maintenance and calibration records

4. Supervise pest and weed control in an irrigated area

4.1 Assess evidence of pests and determine species of infestation

4.2 Locate areas of weed infestation, which may be reduced or eradicated and identify species

4.3 Select integrated control methods for pests and weeds

4.4 Schedule control methods at the optimum time that will have minimal damage to the crop

4.5 Maintain records of the severity of infestations and treatments

5. Complete records of irrigation system maintenance

5.1 Maintain records of maintenance activities

5.2 Assess the results of maintenance works against the maintenance program

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:

carry out visual checks for blockages or signs of wear in components

check connections and controllers

check sprinkler output and function

confirm operational pressures

develop enterprise procedures for maintenance

ensure proper operation of automatic flush valves

inspect irrigation systems

maintain testing equipment

pressure testing systems

service irrigation equipment

test emitter output and function

test irrigation equipment

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of irrigation system maintenance supervision

develop enterprise procedures for pre-season, irrigation and post-season maintenance

drainage systems

environmental impacts of irrigation maintenance

equipment testing

system components

system inspection

operating pressures and output

operational and maintenance requirements

pre and post-season maintenance covering

pressure testing as per procedures

pumping and distribution systems

distribution uniformity

visual checks for blockages or signs of wear in components

work health and safety hazards and safe work procedures

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. Develop a maintenance program for an irrigation system

1.1 Establish the maintenance requirements for irrigation components and structures

1.2 Establish the maintenance requirements for the irrigation site

1.3 Determine the frequency of maintenance activities required and develop a schedule

1.4 Calculate the costs of maintenance activities in terms of required staff, materials and equipment

1.5 Assess the work health and safety risks associated with the maintenance program and implement suitable controls

1.6 Minimise the environmental impacts of maintenance activities

1.7 Develop a system for reporting maintenance activities

2. Supervise maintenance of irrigation components

2.1 Develop maintenance checklists for irrigation components

2.2 Monitor component operation, identify operating faults and take appropriate action

2.3 Identify and investigate abnormal operation or frequent and recurring breakdowns and organise maintenance as required

2.4 Identify situations requiring expert advice seek and specialist assistance

2.5 Review equipment condition routinely to ensure and maintain efficient operations

3. Carry out maintenance of testing equipment

3.1 Perform preventative maintenance

3.2 Identify and report equipment wear and faults

3.3 Perform minor repairs within limits of authorisation

3.4 Replace defective parts and make adjustments

3.5 Seek expert help where difficulties are encountered

3.6 Update maintenance and calibration records

4. Supervise pest and weed control in an irrigated area

4.1 Assess evidence of pests and determine species of infestation

4.2 Locate areas of weed infestation, which may be reduced or eradicated and identify species

4.3 Select integrated control methods for pests and weeds

4.4 Schedule control methods at the optimum time that will have minimal damage to the crop

4.5 Maintain records of the severity of infestations and treatments

5. Complete records of irrigation system maintenance

5.1 Maintain records of maintenance activities

5.2 Assess the results of maintenance works against the maintenance program

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
Establish the maintenance requirements for irrigation components and structures 
Establish the maintenance requirements for the irrigation site 
Determine the frequency of maintenance activities required and develop a schedule 
Calculate the costs of maintenance activities in terms of required staff, materials and equipment 
Assess the work health and safety risks associated with the maintenance program and implement suitable controls 
Minimise the environmental impacts of maintenance activities 
Develop a system for reporting maintenance activities 
Develop maintenance checklists for irrigation components 
Monitor component operation, identify operating faults and take appropriate action 
Identify and investigate abnormal operation or frequent and recurring breakdowns and organise maintenance as required 
Identify situations requiring expert advice seek and specialist assistance 
Review equipment condition routinely to ensure and maintain efficient operations 
Perform preventative maintenance 
Identify and report equipment wear and faults 
Perform minor repairs within limits of authorisation 
Replace defective parts and make adjustments 
Seek expert help where difficulties are encountered 
Update maintenance and calibration records 
Assess evidence of pests and determine species of infestation 
Locate areas of weed infestation, which may be reduced or eradicated and identify species 
Select integrated control methods for pests and weeds 
Schedule control methods at the optimum time that will have minimal damage to the crop 
Maintain records of the severity of infestations and treatments 
Maintain records of maintenance activities 
Assess the results of maintenance works against the maintenance program 

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