ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Develop and implement construction procedures

1.1 Employment procedures and contract management procedures are developed

1.2 Procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries are established

1.3 Procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment are determined

1.4 OHS procedures are established, including risk assessment

1.5 Client, authorities and agencies are notified of the schedule of works

1.6 Procedures for dealing with environmental issues associated with construction work are determined

2 Interpret the moving sprinkler irrigation system design for the site

2.1 The purpose, scale and required output of the irrigation system is determined

2.2 The landscape of the site is assessed

2.3 Construction requirements are determined and verified with the designer

2.4 Components are selected to meet design specifications and site requirements

3 Organise resource requirements

3.1 Tasks and timelines are nominated with resources required for each

3.2 Labour requirements are organised

3.3 Parts and equipment are delivered to the site and checked

3.4 Equipment and machinery is selected and maintained

3.5 Jobs and tasks are allocated to the work team

3.6 Safety induction is carried out for the task and site

4 Supervise installation and construction

4.1 Installers are supervised and work is monitored to conform to the design specification

4.2 Components are assembled and connected according to the plan, and joints are completed and tested according to manufacturer specifications

4.3 Sprinklers, pressure regulators and hose directors are fitted and adjusted to comply with the requirements of the installation plan, and all joints are secured

4.4 Gear box and control panel are fitted

4.5 Wheels are fitted and tensioned

4.6 Pumping system is installed and tested

5 Complete installation work and test components

5.1 Water supply is connected

5.2 Sprinklers are checked for optimal coverage and efficiency

5.3 The system is started up and flushed

5.4 Measuring devices are attached to the system

6 Commission system

6.1 Operating faults are identified and corrective actions taken to meet design specifications

6.2 Testing/monitoring equipment is calibrated to manufacturer’s specifications

6.3 Testing is carried out and compared to specifications

6.4 Adjustments are made as required

6.5 The system is handed over in compliance with design specifications

Required skills include:

Ability to:

interpret irrigation designs

develop operational procedures

implement employment procedures

conduct OHS risk assessment

supervision of workers and use of machinery to

lay out components for construction

join span pipes with correctly tensioned bolts

connect Vjack trusses in sequence to bow the span

connect goose necks and hose connectors

fit pre-cut drop hoses and connect sprinklers

assemble sprinklers, pressure regulators and hose directors

fit gear box and control panel

fit and tension wheels

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, develop sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legibly information collected and select and apply procedures to a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification, negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

pump capacity

types of pumps and water flow rates

volume and pressure requirements

characteristics and operation of moving sprinkler systems

calculations for installing moving sprinkler irrigation systems

components and sequence of construction

water quality and water filtration techniques

commissioning procedures

system operation and testing for distribution uniformity

safe work practices for construction

licensing requirements for electrical work.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

establish the requirements of the system

implement operational procedures for the project

establish and organise resources

supervise on-site construction

commission the system.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Moving sprinkler irrigation systems describe:

specifically hard and soft reel self-travelling irrigators, lateral move systems and centre pivots.

Testing of the system may include:

pressure testing

volume testing

coverage testing.