Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
AHCIRG324A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate surface irrigation systems
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | AHCIRG324A - Operate surface irrigation systems |
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Description | This Unit covers the process of operating surface irrigation systems and defines the standard required to: read and follow operations manual and irrigation schedules; use pre-start checks; operate and inspect the system; check pressure at the headworks and control valves; carry out running repairs on irrigation delivery and drainage systems; shut down in response to irrigation indicators. | ||
Employability Skills | This Unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This Unit applies to skilled workers in the irrigated food and fibre production industries, and is likely to be carried out under routine supervision within enterprise guidelines. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
Assessment 1 | Assessment 2 | Assessment 3 | Assessment 4 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Carry out pre-start checks |
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Element: Operate and monitor the surface irrigation system |
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Element: Measure and interpret water levels, flow rates and volume of water used |
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Element: Monitor drainage and tailwater systems |
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Element: Shut down surface irrigation in response to irrigation indicators |
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