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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Appraise contract documentation and translate into operational requirements
  2. Develop strategies for implementing the construction operations
  3. Prepare project schedule for irrigation installation and construction
  4. Determine all the required resources for project
  5. Prepare dilapidation report

Evidence Required

What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in planning onsite irrigation system installation and construction work requires evidence that a person can appraise contract documentation and translate this into operational requirements develop strategies for implementing construction operations prepare a project schedule and dilapidation report and determine all the required resources for the project

The skills and knowledge required to plan onsite irrigation system installation and construction work must be transferable to a different work environment For example this could include different irrigation systems crops and enterprise procedures

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below

installation and construction processes for onsite irrigation systems

logical construction sequence for the system

analysis of the required project resources

environmental impacts of irrigation using water from any ground or underground source

relevant enterprise OHS and environmental procedures

relevant Australian Standards eg AS

effect of main soil types on approach to excavation work and installation of irrigation components

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required These include the ability to

analyse contract conditions

develop strategies

schedule projects

determine resources

identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedialpreventative action

follow relevant enterprise OHS and environmental procedures

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Developing project schedules and disseminating information on onsite processes

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Reading and interpreting plans and determining resources

How are activities planned and organised

Sequencing installation and construction processes

How can team work be applied

Coordinating activities with installation and construction teams

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Developing schedules and estimating resource requirements

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Analysing project plans developing schedules and analysing resource requirements

How can the use of technology be applied

Using relevant project scheduling and resource management technology

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet

Range Statement

Range of Variables

The Range of Variables explains the contexts within which the performance and knowledge requirements of this standard may be assessed. The scope of variables chosen in training and assessment requirements may depend on the work situations available

What OHS procedures may be relevant to this standard?

OHS procedures may include identification and reporting of hazards to health and safety, risk assessment procedures and implementation of risk control measures, safe operation of machinery and equipment, safe manual handling procedures, selection, use and maintenance of relevant personal protective clothing and equipment, safe procedures for working at heights, and for outdoor work including protection from solar radiation, dust and noise.

What environmental issues may be associated with irrigation construction work?

Environmental issues include excavation work such as dealing with landfill, heritage constraints and legislation, removal of existing services, and using hazardous materials. Reference should be made to Environment Protection Agencies and respective legislation where environmental issues are encountered.

To which systems does irrigation installation and construction relate?

These may include gravity fed and pressurised systems.

For more information on contexts, environment and variables for training and assessment, refer to the Sector Booklet.