Install surface irrigation structures and components

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCIRG314A, 'Install surface irrigation structures and components'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Organise resources for installation of surface irrigation systems

1.1 Materials, tools, equipment and machinery are selected according to the irrigation system design requirements and enterprise work procedures

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

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

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

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

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

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

2 Interpret the surface irrigation plan and mark up

2.1 Plan is interpreted and levels are taken

2.2 Structures are marked out and earthworks pegged

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

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

3 Prepare and maintain diversion and conveyancing structures

3.1 Excavations are completed according to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures

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

3.3Diversion and conveyancing structures are installed

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

4 Prepare beds

4.1 Excavations are completed according to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures

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

4.3 Bed surface is prepared with use of roto-buck

4.4Field distribution structuresare installed or prepared

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

5 Complete water measurement and tailwater works

5.1 Excavations are completed according to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures

5.2Water measurement structures are installed according to the irrigation plan and enterprise work procedures

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

5.4 Pumping equipment, lines and filters are installed for recycling

6 Complete installation work

6.1 Earthworks and structures are finished off to plan specifications and enterprise work procedures

6.2 The system configuration and capacity matches the installation plan

6.3 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

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

7 Assist in commissioning a surface irrigation system

7.1 Water is supplied from channels or head ditches

7.2 Watering sequence is in accordance with organisational procedures

7.3 Testing and monitoring equipment are calibrated to manufacturer specifications

7.4 System is monitored for watering efficiency, deep percolation and tailwater

7.5 Operating faults are identified and corrective actions taken.

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCIRG314A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC32412 - Certificate III in Irrigation
  • AHC33412 - Certificate III in Seed Production