List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Design an irrigation system maintenance program | 1.1 Specify the resources needed to perform maintenance tasks 1.2 Specify repairs, replacements and servicing requirements for all equipment and machinery 1.3 Specify activities required to maintain the irrigation site, system hardware and water quality 1.4 Analyse manufacturer's operating manuals and use as guidance to specify maintenance activities, schedule and skills required 1.5 Take into account water supply authority constraints and requirements for water and maintenance when scheduling system maintenance program activities 1.6 Determine labour and work health and safety requirements for each activity and record 1.7 Ensure weed control, water storage and treatment maintenance form an integral part of the system maintenance program 1.8 Specify strategies to ensure that negative impacts of irrigation, drainage and water treatment systems are minimised, and positive impacts are maximised |
2. Design a monitoring and scheduling program | 2.1 Integrate procedures for monitoring and recording system hardware use and performance into the monitoring and scheduling program 2.2 Integrate procedures for scheduling, monitoring and recording water use 2.3 Include procedures for monitoring and recording operating costs 2.4 Develop contingency plans in the event of water restrictions being imposed |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
analyse and organising information
design scheduling and recording procedures
develop and include relevant work health and safety and environmental procedures
identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation, drainage and water treatment activities and taking appropriate remedial action
identify and scheduling activities
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
drainage and water treatment using water from any ground or underground source
environmental impacts of irrigation
irrigation, drainage and water treatment maintenance activities
maintenance and monitoring design requirements
water quality guidelines for fresh and marine water including but not limited to ANZECC 1999
water supply authority constraints
work health and safety and environmental protection legislation, codes of practice and enterprise requirements for monitoring and maintenance programs
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.