Supervise low volume irrigation maintenance

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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 AHCIRG416A, 'Supervise low volume irrigation maintenance'.
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Develop a maintenance program for a low volume irrigation system

1.1 Maintenance requirements for irrigation components and structures are established

1.2 Maintenance requirements for the irrigation site are established

1.3 The frequency of maintenance activities required are determined and a schedule is developed

1.4 Maintenance activities are costed out in terms of required staff, materials and equipment

1.5 OHS risks associated with the maintenance program are assessed and suitable controls implemented

1.6 The environmental impacts of maintenance activities are minimised

1.7 A system for reporting maintenance activities is developed

2 Supervise maintenance of low volume irrigationcomponents

2.1 Maintenance checklists are developed for irrigation components

2.2 Component operation is systematically monitored and operating faults are identified and appropriate action taken

2.3 Abnormal operation or frequent and recurring breakdowns are identified, investigated and maintenance organised as required

2.4 Situations requiring expert advice are identified and specialist assistance sought in accordance with site procedures

2.5 Equipment condition is routinely reviewed to ensure and maintain efficient operations

3 Carry out maintenance of testing equipment

3.1 Preventative maintenance is performed

3.2 Equipment wear and faults are identified and reported

3.3 Minor repairs are performed within limits of authorisation

3.4 Defective parts are replaced and adjustments made

3.5 Expert help is sought where difficulties are encountered

3.6 Maintenance and calibration records are updated

4 Supervise pest and weed control in an irrigated area

4.1 Evidence of pests is assessed and integrated control measures appropriate to type and species of infestation are determined

4.2 Areas of weed infestation, which may be reduced or eradicated, are located and species identified

4.3 Integrated control methods are selected to control pests and weeds

4.4 Control methods are scheduled at the optimum time with minimal damage to the crop

4.5 Records of the severity of infestations and treatments are maintained

5 Complete records of irrigation system maintenance

5.1 Records of maintenance activities are maintained

5.2 Results of maintenance works are assessed against the maintenance program


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCIRG416A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC41112 - Certificate IV in Irrigation