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

Competence in managing irrigation systems requires evidence that a person can determine the feasibility of using or upgrading an irrigation system install or modify an irrigation and drainage system as necessary manage the irrigation and drainage system and evaluate irrigated production system outputs

The skills and knowledge required to manage irrigation systems must be transferable to a different work environment For example this could include different irrigation systems enterprise procedures environments and plant types

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

plant requirements

water quality

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

costbenefit analysis

enterprise policies and procedures

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

identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial action

analyse performance and audit data

calculate costs and benefits

evaluate irrigation system performance

strategically manage irrigated production systems

develop and implement 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

Participating in discussions with suppliers staff installers and technical experts

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Analysing and interpreting productivityincreased growth and systems information

How are activities planned and organised

Organising irrigation system installation

How can team work be applied

Allocating and coordinating activities of staff technical experts and advisors

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

Calculating costs and estimating benefits

How can problemsolving skills be applied

Determining technical environmental and financial solutions

How can the use of technology be applied

Assessing alternative irrigationrelated 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

What factors might be taken into account in assessing water resources?

What OHS requirements may be relevant to this standard?

What irrigation system types might be assessed?

What factors might be considered in costing irrigation system types?

What irrigated systems are relevant to this standard?