The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of ability to:

use personal protective clothing and equipment where required

carry out irrigation installation according to instructions

lay out lines according to instructions

collect and recycle or dispose of waste according to procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:

personal protective clothing and equipment as required

work procedures, including advice on company practices, safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements

instructions, information, specifications and schedules as required

equipment, services and corresponding information as required

products and materials as required

internal and external customers and suppliers as required

cleaning procedures, materials and equipment as required

documentation and recording requirements and procedures.

Method of assessment

This unit should be assessed together with other units of competency relevant to the function or work role.

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.

Required skills

Note: The following required skills should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace.

Ability to:

Access workplace information to identify installation requirements

Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and/or equipment

Check equipment is ready for use

Select appropriate materials

Lay out irrigation components according to instructions. This may include:

spacing

type, specification

numbers

positioning

safe handling procedures

Dig trenches according to instructions. This is likely to be tidying up after a mechanical digger and would include:

depth

slope

removal of anything that may damage irrigation pipes or affect flow

Operate equipment according to instructions

Join or finish pipeline according to instructions. This may include:

gluing and sealing

tying off ends

changing pipe sizes

T joins

elbows

Add or insert components according to instructions. This includes:

spacing

fitting specifications

fixing method

Position and secure lines according to instructions. This may include:

height

frequency and quality of ties

tying off ends

consideration of anything that may damage or affect performance of the irrigation system

Recognise, rectify and/or report problems and anomalies with component installation

Identify, rectify and/or report environmental non-compliance

Collect, sort, treat, dispose of and/or recycle waste

Clean and store equipment according to instructions

Use appropriate cleaning techniques

Store unused materials

Maintain work area to meet housekeeping standards

Use oral communication skills/language to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

Work cooperatively within a culturally diverse workforce

Required knowledge

Note: The following required knowledge should be applied as appropriate to the equipment and processes that are used in the particular winery or workplace.

Knowledge of:

Purpose, features and components of the irrigation system

Irrigation installation process and procedures

Common faults, problems and how to solve them

Safe handling of materials and equipment

Purpose and application of personal protective clothing and/or equipment

Occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards and controls

Environmental issues and controls

Procedures and responsibility for reporting problems and anomalies

Cleaning and storage requirements of equipment

Storage requirements of materials

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Policies and procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures, licensing requirements and legislative requirements

Workplace information

Workplace information can include:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

specifications

production schedules and instructions

work notes

manufacturer instructions

verbal direction from manager, supervisor or senior operator

Equipment

Equipment may include:

trenching equipment

shovels

mole grips

hand tools

Materials

Materials may include:

pipe

glue

tape

joiners

elbows

T pieces

other irrigation parts

Irrigation components

Irrigation components include:

drippers

joiners

pipelines

drip lines

sprinklers

filters

microjets

pumps

furrows

valves

Irrigation systems

Irrigation systems may include:

flood

dripper

overhead

water winch

Waste

Waste may include:

pipe lengths

broken or faulty components