Elements and Performance Criteria
- Organise resources for installation work
- Select and use materials, tools, equipment and machinery
- Check that parts and equipment match system drawings and specifications
- Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
- Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
- Select, use and maintain suitable safety and personal protective equipment
- Identify environmental considerations of irrigation installation activities
- Check water supply to ensure that it is compatible with system specifications
- Set out and prepare site
- Measure and mark out irrigation lines
- Confirm trenches are at the specified depth without damage to services, facilities, features and established plants
- Observe regulations relevant to the situation
- Use work practices that reflect sustainable horticulture principles and respond to local community requirements
- Install irrigation components
- Interpret the irrigation system plan and, where applicable, supervise contractors and monitor work to ensure it conforms to the plan
- Assemble and connect components and complete and test joints
- Fit and adjust fittings and valves and secure all joints
- Maintain a clean and safe work area while installation work is carried out
- Commission irrigation system
- Complete installation work