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

AHCNSY307 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate fertigation equipment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCNSY307 - Operate fertigation equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate fertigation equipment to deliver fertilisers via an irrigation system.This unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work including limited responsibility for the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection 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 materials and equipment for operation
  • Interpret workplace instructions and organise tasks to achieve daily work routine within time constraints
  • Select and prepare appropriate tools, equipment and machinery
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, implement control measures and report to the supervisor
  • Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Calibrate and connect injection or fertigation equipment
  • Calculate fertiliser concentration and mix the solution thoroughly
  • Set equipment to meet fertigation requirements
       
Element: Operate the fertigation process
  • Implement start-up sequence
  • Operate and monitor fertigation process to ensure delivery is maintained
  • Monitor fertigation equipment to ensure no adverse environmental impact is caused by faulty operation
  • Implement corrections to the process and equipment adjustments as necessary
       
Element: Shut down fertigation equipment
  • Flush injection equipment prior to shut down
  • Clean and store equipment
  • Manage waste generated by both the fertigation process and cleaning procedures
  • Report and record fertigation activities
       


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 materials and equipment for operation

1.1 Interpret workplace instructions and organise tasks to achieve daily work routine within time constraints

1.2 Select and prepare appropriate tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, implement control measures and report to the supervisor

1.4 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5 Calibrate and connect injection or fertigation equipment

1.6 Calculate fertiliser concentration and mix the solution thoroughly

1.7 Set equipment to meet fertigation requirements

2. Operate the fertigation process

2.1 Implement start-up sequence

2.2 Operate and monitor fertigation process to ensure delivery is maintained

2.3 Monitor fertigation equipment to ensure no adverse environmental impact is caused by faulty operation

2.4 Implement corrections to the process and equipment adjustments as necessary

3. Shut down fertigation equipment

3.1 Flush injection equipment prior to shut down

3.2 Clean and store equipment

3.3 Manage waste generated by both the fertigation process and cleaning procedures

3.4 Report and record fertigation activities

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:

select and prepare fertigation materials

connect and calibrate fertigation equipment

monitor and adjust the delivery of fertilisers

shut down, clean equipment and dispose of waste

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the principles and practices of fertigation operation

fertigation injection equipment

chemical handling procedures for fertiliser, chlorine, acid and cleaning agents

cleaning procedures for fertigation equipment

Material Data Sheets (MDSs)

environmental impacts of delivering fertilisers via the irrigation system

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 materials and equipment for operation

1.1 Interpret workplace instructions and organise tasks to achieve daily work routine within time constraints

1.2 Select and prepare appropriate tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, implement control measures and report to the supervisor

1.4 Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

1.5 Calibrate and connect injection or fertigation equipment

1.6 Calculate fertiliser concentration and mix the solution thoroughly

1.7 Set equipment to meet fertigation requirements

2. Operate the fertigation process

2.1 Implement start-up sequence

2.2 Operate and monitor fertigation process to ensure delivery is maintained

2.3 Monitor fertigation equipment to ensure no adverse environmental impact is caused by faulty operation

2.4 Implement corrections to the process and equipment adjustments as necessary

3. Shut down fertigation equipment

3.1 Flush injection equipment prior to shut down

3.2 Clean and store equipment

3.3 Manage waste generated by both the fertigation process and cleaning procedures

3.4 Report and record fertigation activities

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
Interpret workplace instructions and organise tasks to achieve daily work routine within time constraints 
Select and prepare appropriate tools, equipment and machinery 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks, implement control measures and report to the supervisor 
Select, use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Calibrate and connect injection or fertigation equipment 
Calculate fertiliser concentration and mix the solution thoroughly 
Set equipment to meet fertigation requirements 
Implement start-up sequence 
Operate and monitor fertigation process to ensure delivery is maintained 
Monitor fertigation equipment to ensure no adverse environmental impact is caused by faulty operation 
Implement corrections to the process and equipment adjustments as necessary 
Flush injection equipment prior to shut down 
Clean and store equipment 
Manage waste generated by both the fertigation process and cleaning procedures 
Report and record fertigation activities 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCNSY307 - Operate fertigation equipment
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCNSY307 - Operate fertigation equipment

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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