Required skills include

Ability to

prepare materials tools and equipment for irrigation work

handle materials and equipment

undertake site preparation tasks as directed

peg out a site boundary

identify soil texture and risk of erosion

assist in site preparation tasks

identify adverse environmental impacts and take appropriate remedial action

use literacy skills to follow sequenced written instructions and record information accurately and legibly

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use numeracy skills to estimate calculate and record routine workplace measures

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge includes

Knowledge of

interpretation of symbols and use of a legend on site plans and specifications particularly in relation to the location of existing features

understanding of compass directions and how to locate North from a site plan

an awareness of other plans that may be referred to when setting out a site for irrigation

recognition of site features and actions that can be taken to either clear the site or adjust the system to fit

hazard identification and safe work procedures

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following

assemble work materials and unload safely

identify hazards and follow OHS procedures

assist in marking out site boundaries and clearing the site

assist in checking layout and levels against the site plan

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances

Tools and equipment may include:

Personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) may include:

OHS hazards should be identified through site risk assessment and organisational procedures and may include:

Site preparation tasks may include: