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Evidence Guide: AHCSUS501 - Develop and manage a plan for sustainable supply and use of water on a farm

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AHCSUS501 - Develop and manage a plan for sustainable supply and use of water on a farm

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

Develop a plan for strategic and sustainable use of water on the farm

  1. Determine the feasibility of trading water on the short term profitability of the farm and the long term implications
  2. Contact the authorities to determine rules and regulations for the trading and use of water
  3. Investigate the availability of different classes of water and the regulations for its use and select suitable crops for each class
  4. Select appropriate recycling options in the whole farm plan
  5. Analyse purification options on the basis of their merits and suitability for the environment and the enterprise
  6. Evaluate information from water management specialists and incorporate in relevant aspects of water management
  7. Review options, develop and implement strategies to use water efficiently by computer controlled irrigation systems and remote operation
Determine the feasibility of trading water on the short term profitability of the farm and the long term implications

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Contact the authorities to determine rules and regulations for the trading and use of water

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Investigate the availability of different classes of water and the regulations for its use and select suitable crops for each class

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Select appropriate recycling options in the whole farm plan

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Analyse purification options on the basis of their merits and suitability for the environment and the enterprise

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Evaluate information from water management specialists and incorporate in relevant aspects of water management

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Review options, develop and implement strategies to use water efficiently by computer controlled irrigation systems and remote operation

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Design a water supply and management system for the farm

  1. Identify planning parameters that affect the design of the water system
  2. Carry out water testing to determine the suitability for stock, crops, pesticide and domestic use
  3. Draw a plan and layout of a farm water system, including provision for drainage, recycling and back up water supply
Identify planning parameters that affect the design of the water system

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Carry out water testing to determine the suitability for stock, crops, pesticide and domestic use

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Draw a plan and layout of a farm water system, including provision for drainage, recycling and back up water supply

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Develop and implement a plan to protect watercourses and water quality on the farm

  1. Develop a strategy to protect the areas susceptible to degradation and contamination
  2. Identify the environmental implication of water use and run off
  3. Work with community groups to plan a strategy for water quality improvement in the district
  4. Develop a strategy to improve the biodiversity of water storage areas and watercourses
Develop a strategy to protect the areas susceptible to degradation and contamination

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Identify the environmental implication of water use and run off

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Work with community groups to plan a strategy for water quality improvement in the district

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Develop a strategy to improve the biodiversity of water storage areas and watercourses

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop a plan for strategic and sustainable use of water on the farm

1.1 Determine the feasibility of trading water on the short term profitability of the farm and the long term implications

1.2 Contact the authorities to determine rules and regulations for the trading and use of water

1.3 Investigate the availability of different classes of water and the regulations for its use and select suitable crops for each class

1.4 Select appropriate recycling options in the whole farm plan

1.5 Analyse purification options on the basis of their merits and suitability for the environment and the enterprise

1.6 Evaluate information from water management specialists and incorporate in relevant aspects of water management

1.7 Review options, develop and implement strategies to use water efficiently by computer controlled irrigation systems and remote operation

2. Design a water supply and management system for the farm

2.1 Identify planning parameters that affect the design of the water system

2.2 Carry out water testing to determine the suitability for stock, crops, pesticide and domestic use

2.3 Draw a plan and layout of a farm water system, including provision for drainage, recycling and back up water supply

3. Develop and implement a plan to protect watercourses and water quality on the farm

3.1 Develop a strategy to protect the areas susceptible to degradation and contamination

3.2 Identify the environmental implication of water use and run off

3.3 Work with community groups to plan a strategy for water quality improvement in the district

3.4 Develop a strategy to improve the biodiversity of water storage areas and watercourses

Required Skills and Knowledge

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop a plan for strategic and sustainable use of water on the farm

1.1 Determine the feasibility of trading water on the short term profitability of the farm and the long term implications

1.2 Contact the authorities to determine rules and regulations for the trading and use of water

1.3 Investigate the availability of different classes of water and the regulations for its use and select suitable crops for each class

1.4 Select appropriate recycling options in the whole farm plan

1.5 Analyse purification options on the basis of their merits and suitability for the environment and the enterprise

1.6 Evaluate information from water management specialists and incorporate in relevant aspects of water management

1.7 Review options, develop and implement strategies to use water efficiently by computer controlled irrigation systems and remote operation

2. Design a water supply and management system for the farm

2.1 Identify planning parameters that affect the design of the water system

2.2 Carry out water testing to determine the suitability for stock, crops, pesticide and domestic use

2.3 Draw a plan and layout of a farm water system, including provision for drainage, recycling and back up water supply

3. Develop and implement a plan to protect watercourses and water quality on the farm

3.1 Develop a strategy to protect the areas susceptible to degradation and contamination

3.2 Identify the environmental implication of water use and run off

3.3 Work with community groups to plan a strategy for water quality improvement in the district

3.4 Develop a strategy to improve the biodiversity of water storage areas and watercourses

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

analyse weather patterns, rainfall and variability

take water samples for testing and interpret test results

fence eroded areas, dams, streams and rivers to protect vegetation and water quality

research and source a wide range of local indigenous plants specific to revegetation area

select pasture and crop species

construct drains and effluent collection sites

calculate the total farm water requirement for the enterprise, natural areas, farmhouse and garden

analyse financial return from purchased water

irrigate crops and pastures efficiently

map erosion, salt and problem areas

compare pumps and other equipment for energy efficiency

calculate the cost of production including purchased water, storage, transfer and application

fill out applications and forms for licensing and registration

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

the variation and risk associated with weather patterns

volume of water used for production and living

the classes of water required for production

the various sources of water and suitable storage

methods of water quality testing

water efficient pasture and native species

crop cultivation methods for moisture retention and optimum production

efficient irrigation practice

methods of recycling water

the water cycle

the impact of water shortage on natural systems

the causes and consequences of contaminated water

the legal aspects of licensing, registration and trading of water

methods of transferring water using renewable energy

appropriate management when water and rain are limited

water purchasing and water trading policies and procedures

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