NWPIRR071
Implement and coordinate irrigation delivery systems


Application

This unit describes the skills required to implement and manage the operation and maintenance of irrigation delivery systems, including system performance analysis, customer liaison and planning.

This unit applies to those working as managers in water organisations with responsibility for the implementation of irrigation system management plans.

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.

Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, managing staff, while performing sophisticated tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Implement the irrigation system management plan

1.1 Confirm performance measures for the irrigation system management plan.

1.2 Access and interpret historic system information to inform the implementation process.

1.3 Inform stakeholders about the system management plan.

1.4 Develop management plan components and activities for implementation.

1.5 Develop the implementation plan.

1.6 Determine responsibilities and timelines for the implementation activities.

2. Monitor and evaluate the operation and maintenance of the irrigation system

2.1 Plan, perform and report on monitoring and testing procedures to identify deviations of planned water system quantity, quality, release and flow rates.

2.2 Evaluate delivery of water to customers (timeliness, volume and flow rates) and identify, investigate and report deviations from agreed service.

2.3 Evaluate maintenance budgets, activity programs and output target measures.

2.4 Identify, investigate and report deviations from targets.

2.5 Identify and document links between operational problems and maintenance activities.

3. Report on the implementation of the irrigation system management plan

3.1 Identify, investigate and report deviations of planned water usage, quality and management plan procedures.

3.2 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans.

3.3 Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives and operational and maintenance procedures.

Evidence of Performance

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.

performing the activities associated with the implementation and management of the operation and maintenance of irrigation delivery systems

calculating timelines for implementation activities

interpreting numerical data to control and measure delivery of water to customers

applying ratios to evaluate maintenance budgets, activity programs and output targets

gathering, interpreting and synthesising information to underpin the implementation of the irrigation management plan, including:

historical data

current legislation and standards

stakeholder views

the results of irrigation system testing and monitoring

planning and implementing testing processes and programs

monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of the irrigation system management plan

providing advice and communicating with stakeholders and users

preparing reports and recommendations for future action


Evidence of Knowledge

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.

• relevant legislation, policies and procedures


Assessment Conditions

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.


Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.


Competency Field

Irrigation