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

AHCIRG433 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage irrigation systems

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCIRG433 - Manage irrigation systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to manage an irrigation system.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.o 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: Ensure the irrigation is prepared for operation
  • Assess staff training needs for carrying out pre-start checks and routine servicing and arrange training for those that require it
  • Program or adjust the irrigation controller to meet the required schedule
  • Develop procedures for adjusting valves and checking filters and emitters
       
Element: Develop and implement start-up and shutdown procedures
  • Develop start-up procedures
  • Develop shut down sequence and isolation procedures
  • Install safety or security lock off devices and signage
  • Provide instructions for flushing the system as required
       
Element: Carry out trouble shooting for faults and blockages
  • Arrange access to faulty components and blockages
  • Remove faulty components and repair or dispose of
  • Select appropriate replaceable components and install
       
Element: Measure performance of the system
  • Identify and record variations in pressures
  • Measure and record water flow rates
  • Identify and record variations in water flow and distribution
  • Measure and record pump performance parameters as necessary
  • Measure and record variations in pump performance parameters where relevant
  • Inspect distribution and delivery systems and identify and fix malfunctions in system and record actions
  • Identify and record factors external to the system that may cause interference
       
Element: Review system performance status
  • Record system pressures and variations
  • Record system flow rates and variations
  • Calculate and record distribution uniformity and mean application rates
  • Determine and record watering depth
  • Calculate energy use and water efficiency and compare to industry benchmarks
       


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. Ensure the irrigation is prepared for operation

1.1 Assess staff training needs for carrying out pre-start checks and routine servicing and arrange training for those that require it

1.2 Program or adjust the irrigation controller to meet the required schedule

1.3 Develop procedures for adjusting valves and checking filters and emitters

2. Develop and implement start-up and shutdown procedures

2.1 Develop start-up procedures

2.2 Develop shut down sequence and isolation procedures

2.3 Install safety or security lock off devices and signage

2.4 Provide instructions for flushing the system as required

3. Carry out trouble shooting for faults and blockages

3.1 Arrange access to faulty components and blockages

3.2 Remove faulty components and repair or dispose of

3.3 Select appropriate replaceable components and install

4. Measure performance of the system

4.1 Identify and record variations in pressures

4.2 Measure and record water flow rates

4.3 Identify and record variations in water flow and distribution

4.4 Measure and record pump performance parameters as necessary

4.5 Measure and record variations in pump performance parameters where relevant

4.6 Inspect distribution and delivery systems and identify and fix malfunctions in system and record actions

4.7 Identify and record factors external to the system that may cause interference

5. Review system performance status

5.1 Record system pressures and variations

5.2 Record system flow rates and variations

5.3 Calculate and record distribution uniformity and mean application rates

5.4 Determine and record watering depth

5.5 Calculate energy use and water efficiency and compare to industry benchmarks

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:

access and prepare data records for both print-based and computer-based data

apply measuring and testing techniques

calculate pressure differentials, flow rates, crop yields, estimated water usage/actual water usage

develop and supervise procedures for starting up, carrying out operational checks and shutting down

identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial action

measure output and efficiency of an irrigation system

measure, interpret and adjust flow rates and pressures

monitor system effectiveness

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices of irrigation system management

best practices for reducing environmental impacts of irrigation

component specifications

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

irrigation schedules

pump types used in irrigation systems and their output and efficiency ratings

soil moisture testing techniques

irrigation technologies

using records to review an irrigation system

water in soils and plants

water requirements of plants/crops consistent with sound environmental management


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. Ensure the irrigation is prepared for operation

1.1 Assess staff training needs for carrying out pre-start checks and routine servicing and arrange training for those that require it

1.2 Program or adjust the irrigation controller to meet the required schedule

1.3 Develop procedures for adjusting valves and checking filters and emitters

2. Develop and implement start-up and shutdown procedures

2.1 Develop start-up procedures

2.2 Develop shut down sequence and isolation procedures

2.3 Install safety or security lock off devices and signage

2.4 Provide instructions for flushing the system as required

3. Carry out trouble shooting for faults and blockages

3.1 Arrange access to faulty components and blockages

3.2 Remove faulty components and repair or dispose of

3.3 Select appropriate replaceable components and install

4. Measure performance of the system

4.1 Identify and record variations in pressures

4.2 Measure and record water flow rates

4.3 Identify and record variations in water flow and distribution

4.4 Measure and record pump performance parameters as necessary

4.5 Measure and record variations in pump performance parameters where relevant

4.6 Inspect distribution and delivery systems and identify and fix malfunctions in system and record actions

4.7 Identify and record factors external to the system that may cause interference

5. Review system performance status

5.1 Record system pressures and variations

5.2 Record system flow rates and variations

5.3 Calculate and record distribution uniformity and mean application rates

5.4 Determine and record watering depth

5.5 Calculate energy use and water efficiency and compare to industry benchmarks

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
Assess staff training needs for carrying out pre-start checks and routine servicing and arrange training for those that require it 
Program or adjust the irrigation controller to meet the required schedule 
Develop procedures for adjusting valves and checking filters and emitters 
Develop start-up procedures 
Develop shut down sequence and isolation procedures 
Install safety or security lock off devices and signage 
Provide instructions for flushing the system as required 
Arrange access to faulty components and blockages 
Remove faulty components and repair or dispose of 
Select appropriate replaceable components and install 
Identify and record variations in pressures 
Measure and record water flow rates 
Identify and record variations in water flow and distribution 
Measure and record pump performance parameters as necessary 
Measure and record variations in pump performance parameters where relevant 
Inspect distribution and delivery systems and identify and fix malfunctions in system and record actions 
Identify and record factors external to the system that may cause interference 
Record system pressures and variations 
Record system flow rates and variations 
Calculate and record distribution uniformity and mean application rates 
Determine and record watering depth 
Calculate energy use and water efficiency and compare to industry benchmarks 

Forms

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