Supervise irrigation system installation

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 AHCIRG431, 'Supervise irrigation system installation'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Supervise irrigation system installation' 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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Develop and implement construction procedures

1.1 Develop employment and contract management procedures

1.2 Develop procedures for controlling and recording site deliveries

1.3 Develop procedures for recording the hire of plant and equipment

1.4 Determine work health and safety procedures, including risk assessment

1.5 Notify client, authorities and agencies of the schedule of works

1.6 Develop procedures for dealing with environmental issues associated with construction work

2. Interpret the irrigation system design for the site

2.1 Determine the purpose, scale and required output of the irrigation system

2.2 Assess the landscape of the site

2.3 Determine construction requirements and verify with the designer

2.4 Select components to meet design specifications and site requirements

3. Organise resource requirements

3.1 Nominate tasks and timelines and the required resources for each

3.2 Organise labour requirements

3.3 Verify and check parts and equipment delivered to the site

3.4 Select and maintain equipment and machinery

3.5 Allocate jobs and tasks to the work team

3.6 Carry out safety induction for the task and site

4. Supervise construction work

4.1 Interpret plan and supervise construction work

4.2 Confirm site is prepared and set out appropriately

4.3 Confirm the correct lay out of the main lateral line

4.4 Supervise the insertion of sub-mains and flushing manifold

4.5 Supervise the installation of risers, emitters and other components

5. Complete installation work and test components

5.1 Connect water supply

5.2 Check emitters for optimal coverage and efficiency

5.3 Set valves to allow water to targeted areas

5.4 Start up and flush the system

5.5 Attach measuring devices and controllers to the system

6. Commission system

6.1 Identify operating faults and take corrective action to meet design specifications

6.2 Calibrate testing and monitoring equipment

6.3 Carry out testing procedures and record

6.4 Hand over system in operating order


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCIRG431 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC41416 - Certificate IV in Seed Production
  • AHC40816 - Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management
  • AHC42016 - Certificate IV in Landscape
  • AHC40416 - Certificate IV in Horticulture
  • AHC40516 - Certificate IV in Parks and Gardens
  • AHC41116 - Certificate IV in Irrigation
  • AHC40116 - Certificate IV in Agriculture

And the skillsets: