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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for installation of irrigation components
   • Equipment is checked to confirm readiness for use
   • Materials are selected according to instructions
   • Irrigation components are laid out in accordance with instructions
   • Trenches are dug or tidied up in accordance with instructions where required
2. Install irrigation components
   • Pipeline is joined or finished according to instructions
   • Components are added or inserted according to instructions
   • Lines are positioned and secured according to instructions
   • Problems and anomalies are recognised and reported
3. Complete installation activities
   • Equipment is cleaned and stored according to instructions
   • Materials are stored according to instructions
   • Waste is collected and disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures
   • Work is conducted in accordance with workplace environmental guidelines
4. Record information
   • Workplace information is recorded in the appropriate format

Required Skills

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 andor 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 andor report problems and anomalies with component installation Identify rectify andor report environmental noncompliance Collect sort treat dispose of andor 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 skillslanguage 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 andor 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

Evidence Required

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 ones 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

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Range Statement

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

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