Plan and supervise on-site irrigation system installation and construction work

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
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
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
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 AHCIRG427A, 'Plan and supervise on-site irrigation system installation and construction work'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan and supervise on-site irrigation system installation and construction work' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Appraise contract documentation and determine operational requirements

1.1 Copy of building approval and conditions is obtained as required

1.2 Contract documentation is reviewed for any unusual aspects of construction, use of materials and penalties

1.3 Availability of sub-contractors is ascertained and selected to suit job requirements

1.4 Availability of materials is checked with suppliers

1.5 Site access limitations are assessed

1.6 Relevant authorities controlling construction work advised of commencement date for project as required

1.7 Procedures are developed for site deliveries, plant hire and hazard to the environment

2 Prepare project schedule for irrigation systeminstallation and construction

2.1 Construction operations are prepared in sequence

2.2 Operations are entered into a manually prepared schedule or computer based software package

2.3 'Critical path' is identified and schedule revised with new activities/projects, as needed, and documented

2.4 Timeframe is adjusted to take account of anticipated delays

3 Determine all the required resources for project

3.1 Temporary services and site accommodation is determined as required

3.2 Plant requirements and dates are selected and accessed

3.3 On site labour requirements are determined

3.4 A dilapidation report is made of the condition of existing plant and structures

4 Implement and monitor Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and risk management procedures

4.1 First aid facilities are established as necessary

4.2 Plant and equipment requiring certificated operators are identified to comply with risk management procedures

4.3 Likely hazards are identified and precautions taken

4.4 Role of Construction Safety Supervisor is identified

4.5 Documentation for safety reporting is instigated

5 Organise the installation of materials and equipment

5.1 Material orders are placed according to appropriate schedule

5.2 Equipment is hired according to planned schedule

5.3 Maintenance procedures are established for equipment

6 Supervise on-site operations

6.1 Operations are implemented according to appropriate schedule and contract

6.2 Sub-contractor operations are co-ordinated and monitored, including all aspects of materials used and standards of workmanship

6.3 Problems and delays are addressed as they arise and action recorded

6.4 Industrial relations are monitored continuously and issues resolved to minimise impact on job progress

6.5 Revisions are made to project schedule, when required, and variations documented to comply with quality management procedures

6.6 Quality management procedures are applied continuously as per adopted standards for job

6.7 Safety procedures are monitored continuously, reports analysed and procedures reviewed as required

6.8 Reports on current project status are prepared for management

7 Monitor budget and comply with employment requirements

7.1 Summary records are prepared for progress claims

7.2 Actual expenditure and earnings are checked against scheduled projected costs

7.3 Employment records are maintained


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCIRG427A appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC41112 - Certificate IV in Irrigation