Assist with surface irrigation operations

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Assessment Template
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Evidence Guide
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Self Assessment Survey
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCIRG213A, 'Assist with surface irrigation operations'.
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Set up field for surface irrigation systems

1.1 Irrigation equipment is handled safely in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices

1.2 Irrigation equipment is positioned in accordance with enterprise requirements

1.3 Rotobuck area is checked for irrigation set up and action taken as required in accordance with enterprise procedures

1.4 Pumps, bores and other water delivery mechanisms are checked for irrigation set up and action taken as required in accordance with enterprise procedures

1.5 Tarpaulins or other water control devices are positioned and secured as required in accordance with enterprise procedures

2 Undertake surface irrigation work as directed

2.1 Gates and/or valves are opened and shut as necessary in accordance with enterprise procedures

2.2 Required head and water levels in head ditch are achieved and maintained to ensure sufficient water flow and availability to crops

2.3 Required number of siphons are started/opened in accordance with enterprise procedures

2.4 Progress of water flow in furrows is monitored in accordance with enterprise procedures

2.5 Siphons are lifted where irrigation is complete in accordance with enterprise procedures

2.6 Irrigation change is carried out and marked as required

2.7 Irrigation equipment is shifted, as required, for irrigation changes in accordance with OHS guidelines

2.8Basic maintenance tasks are carried out as directed

3 Monitor soil moisture and drainage

3.1 Soil moisture levels are assessed to determine watering requirement

3.2 Soil drainage and recycling of tailwater is observed and problems reported

3.3 Environmental hazards from surface irrigation are identified and reported where necessary

4 Observe and report on plant response

4.1 Plant moisture requirements and signs of stress are established

4.2 Plant growth and condition is monitored to indicate over or under watering

4.3 Inadequate plant response to watering is recorded and reported

5 Clean and store surface irrigation equipment

5.1 Equipment is cleaned and prepared for storage, as necessary, in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures

5.2 Equipment is loaded for transport safely, if necessary, in accordance with OHS practices

5.3 Equipment is stored as required, in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCIRG213A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC21112 - Certificate II in Irrigation