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What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole? Competence in implementing a maintenance program for an irrigation system requires evidence that a person can interpret the maintenance program and implement it to industry and enterprise standards. The skills and knowledge required to implement a maintenance program for an irrigation system must be transferable to a different work environment. For example, this could include different irrigation systems, enterprises, locations, soil types and environmental considerations. |
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What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria? | Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below: soil/plant/water relationships environmental impacts of irrigation irrigation system components common operational and maintenance problems enterprise, OHS and environmental policies and procedures environmentally safe disposal procedures for chemical containers and residues, oils/grease and used parts. |
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What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria? | To achieve the performance criteria, as per template complementary skills are required. These include the ability to: interpret an irrigation maintenance program inspect irrigation system record and report maintenance activities read and interpret design and layout plans test irrigation equipment record all test results clearly and concisely with attention to detail undertake minor repairs of equipment dispose of unused or waste materials from site in an environmentally safe and sensitive manner. |
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What processes should be applied to this competency standard? There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life, which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added. The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard. Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where 0 = not required, 1 = perform the process, 2 = perform and administer the process and 3 = perform, administer and design the process. |
1. How can communication of ideas and information (2) be applied? | Through reporting of maintenance activities. |
2. How can information be collected, analysed and organised (2)? | Information may need to be collected, analysed and organised when testing systems and recording results. |
3. How are activities planned and organised (2)? | Activities may need to be planned and organised according to enterprise guidelines. |
4. How can team work (2) be applied? | Team work may need to be applied when testing and adjusting environmental parameters. |
5. How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques (2) be applied? | Mathematical ideas and techniques may need to be applied when testing irrigation equipment. |
6. How can problem-solving skills (2) be applied? | Problem-solving skills may need to be applied in troubleshooting problems with the system. |
7. How can the use of technology (2) be applied? | The use of technology may be applied when using tools to check or repair the system. |
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Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one? This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function. |
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There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed, in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines. Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet. |