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Evidence Guide: AHCIRG314A - Install surface irrigation structures and components

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AHCIRG314A - Install surface irrigation structures and components

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Organise resources for installation of surface irrigation systems

  1. Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to the irrigation system design requirements and enterprise work procedures
  2. The construction site for the irrigation system and construction method is identified according to the site and irrigation system plans and enterprise work procedures
  3. Parts and equipment delivered to site are checked according to system drawings and specifications
  4. Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise work procedures
  5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, controls implemented and reported to the supervisor
  6. Suitable safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained
  7. Water supply is checked to ensure that it is compatible with system specifications
Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to the irrigation system design requirements and enterprise work procedures

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The construction site for the irrigation system and construction method is identified according to the site and irrigation system plans and enterprise work procedures

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Parts and equipment delivered to site are checked according to system drawings and specifications

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Pre-operational and safety checks are carried out on tools, equipment and machinery according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise work procedures

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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, controls implemented and reported to the supervisor

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Suitable safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected, used and maintained

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Water supply is checked to ensure that it is compatible with system specifications

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Interpret the surface irrigation plan and mark up

  1. Plan is interpreted and levels are taken
  2. Structures are marked out and earthworks pegged
  3. A clean and safe work area is maintained while installation work is carried out
  4. Tools appropriate to the task being undertaken are chosen and used according to guidelines and safe working practices are employed
Plan is interpreted and levels are taken

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Structures are marked out and earthworks pegged

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A clean and safe work area is maintained while installation work is carried out

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Tools appropriate to the task being undertaken are chosen and used according to guidelines and safe working practices are employed

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Prepare and maintain diversion and conveyancing structures

  1. Excavations are completed according to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures
  2. Channels are installed according to the irrigation plan and enterprise work procedures
Excavations are completed according to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures

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Channels are installed according to the irrigation plan and enterprise work procedures

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Diversion and conveyancing structures are installed

  1. Structures are tested for configuration, flow rates and capacity consistent with the system plan and according to enterprise work procedures
Structures are tested for configuration, flow rates and capacity consistent with the system plan and according to enterprise work procedures

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Prepare beds

  1. Excavations are completed according to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures
  2. Beds are installed according to the irrigation plan and enterprise work procedures
  3. Bed surface is prepared with use of roto-buck
Excavations are completed according to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures

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Beds are installed according to the irrigation plan and enterprise work procedures

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Bed surface is prepared with use of roto-buck

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Field distribution structuresare installed or prepared

  1. The supervisor is consulted and remedial action is taken when beds do not meet the plan specifications
The supervisor is consulted and remedial action is taken when beds do not meet the plan specifications

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Complete water measurement and tailwater works

  1. Excavations are completed according to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures
Excavations are completed according to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures

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Water measurement structures are installed according to the irrigation plan and enterprise work procedures

  1. Channels and tailwater storages are installed according to the irrigation plan and enterprise work procedures
  2. Pumping equipment, lines and filters are installed for recycling
Channels and tailwater storages are installed according to the irrigation plan and enterprise work procedures

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Pumping equipment, lines and filters are installed for recycling

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Complete installation work

  1. Earthworks and structures are finished off to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures
  2. The system configuration and capacity matches the installation plan
  3. The site is restored and waste material is removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures
  4. Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures
Earthworks and structures are finished off to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures

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The system configuration and capacity matches the installation plan

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The site is restored and waste material is removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally aware and safe manner according to enterprise work procedures

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Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, maintained and stored according to enterprise work procedures

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Assist in commissioning a surface irrigation system

  1. Water is supplied from channels or head ditches
  2. Watering sequence is in accordance with organisational procedures
  3. Testing and monitoring equipment are calibrated to manufacturer specifications
  4. System is monitored for watering efficiency, deep percolation and tailwater
  5. Operating faults are identified and corrective actions taken.
  6. Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures
Water is supplied from channels or head ditches

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Watering sequence is in accordance with organisational procedures

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Testing and monitoring equipment are calibrated to manufacturer specifications

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System is monitored for watering efficiency, deep percolation and tailwater

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Operating faults are identified and corrective actions taken.

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Work outcomes are recorded or reported to the supervisor according to enterprise work procedures

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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:

organise resources for installation work

set out and prepare site

construct earthworks and install structures

prepare beds and water distribution equipment

assist in commissioning surface irrigation systems.

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills include:

Ability to:

read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures

use roto-buck for bed preparation

construct earthworks

build irrigation structures

prepare irrigation beds

install pumps and pipelines

complete installation work

perform system commissioning tasks

implement and follow relevant enterprise OHS and environmental policies and procedures

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

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to work with 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:

water quality and water filtration techniques

calculations for installing surface irrigation systems

components of a surface irrigation system

characteristics and operation of components

behaviour of water on varying terrain and soil types

soil water retention testing techniques

water quality and water filtration techniques

basic calculations for installing surface irrigation systems

soil characteristics

environmental impacts of surface irrigation installation

enterprise OHS procedures.

Range Statement

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.

Surface irrigation systems may include:

any systems that apply water across the surface of a levelled or contoured area. These include furrow, border and basin irrigation.

Diversion and conveyancing structures may include:

intake structures

diversion weirs and gates.

Field distribution structures may include:

canals

pipelines

drop structures and chutes

division boxes and turnouts

checks

crossing structures

flumes

culverts

inverted siphons.

Water measurement structures may include:

weirs

parshall flumes

cut-throat flumes.