Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to carry out irrigation drainage system maintenance
- Inspect site and assess drainage
- Confirm the necessity for repair and notify appropriate people of the intention to commence work
- Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions and identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
- Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation
- Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
- Confirm that excavation methods meet the safety requirements of the task and site
- Make appropriate drainage and inflow diversion arrangements without damage to environment
- Access to drainage lines
- Carry out repairs on an irrigation drainage system
- Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas
- Identify system faults and take corrective actions with consideration of structure type, location and specifications
- Use mechanical equipment to open and close drains
- Repair or replace components and associated fittings as required
- Construct cast in situ components
- Clear blockages in an irrigation drainage system
- Maintain drainage earthworks and equipment