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

NWPIRR021 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain and repair irrigation channels and drains

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPIRR021 - Maintain and repair irrigation channels and drains
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to maintain and repair irrigation or stock and domestic supply channels and drains.This unit applies to those working as field and operational staff with responsibility for carrying out planned and emergency maintenance and repair work on raw water delivery systems.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to environmental requirements and WHS.Those undertaking this unit would work independently or in a team under direct supervision using own familiar resources as required. They will perform routine tasks, ensuring minimum damage to the environment, in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Irrigation
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: Plan and prepare work site
  • Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions.
  • Notify relevant stakeholders and customers of maintenance work.
  • Make appropriate drainage, de-watering and inflow diversion arrangements.
  • Select and check equipment and work methods to meet safety requirements of task and site.
       
Element: Maintain irrigation channels, drains and associated fittings
  • Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas according to maintenance schedules.
  • Identify system faults and apply corrective action according to structure type, location, specification.
  • Identify, select, place and join components and associated fittings.
  • Construct components on-site.
  • Repair earthworks and embankments.
       
Element: Check work and restore work site
  • Check repaired or replaced components to ensure that specifications have been met.
  • Backfill, compact, restore work site and refill the system.
       
Element: Finalise work
  • Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.
  • Complete and process workplace records.
       
Element: Plan and prepare work site
  • Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions.
  • Notify relevant stakeholders and customers of maintenance work.
  • Make appropriate drainage, de-watering and inflow diversion arrangements.
  • Select and check equipment and work methods to meet safety requirements of task and site.
       
Element: Maintain irrigation channels, drains and associated fittings
  • Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas according to maintenance schedules.
  • Identify system faults and apply corrective action according to structure type, location, specification.
  • Identify, select, place and join components and associated fittings.
  • Construct components on-site.
  • Repair earthworks and embankments.
       
Element: Check work and restore work site
  • Check repaired or replaced components to ensure that specifications have been met.
  • Backfill, compact, restore work site and refill the system.
       
Element: Finalise work
  • Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.
  • Complete and process workplace records.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan and prepare work site

1.1 Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions.

1.2 Notify relevant stakeholders and customers of maintenance work.

1.3 Make appropriate drainage, de-watering and inflow diversion arrangements.

1.4 Select and check equipment and work methods to meet safety requirements of task and site.

2. Maintain irrigation channels, drains and associated fittings

2.1 Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas according to maintenance schedules.

2.2 Identify system faults and apply corrective action according to structure type, location, specification.

2.3 Identify, select, place and join components and associated fittings.

2.4 Construct components on-site.

2.5 Repair earthworks and embankments.

3. Check work and restore work site

3.1 Check repaired or replaced components to ensure that specifications have been met.

3.2 Backfill, compact, restore work site and refill the system.

4. Finalise work

4.1 Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.

4.2 Complete and process workplace records.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

identifying and responding to operational problems

laying concrete

inserting water stop or seal

producing reports and logs

using tools and machinery

interpreting plans, charts and instructions

performing work related calculations

planning and preparing work site

inspecting irrigation drains and channels and identifying faults

performing maintenance and repair tasks according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

environmental aspects of maintenance

construction processes

concrete placement techniques, including compaction

water to cement ratio of concrete

work related calculations

hazardous materials handling

landscape and ground structure of work area

backfilling and compaction requirements

risk factors and potential hazards of maintenance processes

effects of weather and conditions on construction site or plant

control systems

recording and reporting systems

pre-cast components

pipes and fittings

chemical usage

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan and prepare work site

1.1 Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions.

1.2 Notify relevant stakeholders and customers of maintenance work.

1.3 Make appropriate drainage, de-watering and inflow diversion arrangements.

1.4 Select and check equipment and work methods to meet safety requirements of task and site.

2. Maintain irrigation channels, drains and associated fittings

2.1 Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas according to maintenance schedules.

2.2 Identify system faults and apply corrective action according to structure type, location, specification.

2.3 Identify, select, place and join components and associated fittings.

2.4 Construct components on-site.

2.5 Repair earthworks and embankments.

3. Check work and restore work site

3.1 Check repaired or replaced components to ensure that specifications have been met.

3.2 Backfill, compact, restore work site and refill the system.

4. Finalise work

4.1 Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.

4.2 Complete and process workplace records.

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
Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions. 
Notify relevant stakeholders and customers of maintenance work. 
Make appropriate drainage, de-watering and inflow diversion arrangements. 
Select and check equipment and work methods to meet safety requirements of task and site. 
Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas according to maintenance schedules. 
Identify system faults and apply corrective action according to structure type, location, specification. 
Identify, select, place and join components and associated fittings. 
Construct components on-site. 
Repair earthworks and embankments. 
Check repaired or replaced components to ensure that specifications have been met. 
Backfill, compact, restore work site and refill the system. 
Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials. 
Complete and process workplace records. 
Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions. 
Notify relevant stakeholders and customers of maintenance work. 
Make appropriate drainage, de-watering and inflow diversion arrangements. 
Select and check equipment and work methods to meet safety requirements of task and site. 
Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas according to maintenance schedules. 
Identify system faults and apply corrective action according to structure type, location, specification. 
Identify, select, place and join components and associated fittings. 
Construct components on-site. 
Repair earthworks and embankments. 
Check repaired or replaced components to ensure that specifications have been met. 
Backfill, compact, restore work site and refill the system. 
Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials. 
Complete and process workplace records. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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