Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate irrigation technology as part of irrigation installation, construction and operation.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to work | 1.1 Determine work requirements and identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures 1.2 Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation and accuracy 1.3 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment |
2. Operate equipment | 2.1 Identify sampling points 2.2 Collect samples 2.3 Record and interpret readings and observations |
3. Operate irrigation controllers and sensors | 3.1 Link sensors to controllers by wiring or radio signals 3.2 Program controllers 3.3 Monitor accuracy and reliability of electronic flow control equipment and calibrate where necessary 3.4 Report discrepancies or malfunctions to management 3.5 Transport and store equipment appropriately |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
check accuracy of and calibrate equipment
maintain and check irrigation equipment for accuracy
operate irrigation controllers and sensors
operate pressure testing equipment
operate soil moisture testing equipment
operate technology to measure and monitor the irrigation system or the growing environment
operate water metering equipment
operate water testing equipment
record observations and data
record the results of testing
take representative samples for measurement
take samples for testing
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
data recording procedures
environmental procedures for use, storage and recycling of electronic equipment and batteries
equipment maintenance and operation
irrigation controllers and sensors
measurement procedures
operational procedures
pressure testing equipment
safe work practices including working with low voltage wiring
sampling techniques
soil moisture testing equipment
water metering equipment
water testing equipment
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Irrigation (IRG)