Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret plans and drawings applicable to installing irrigation systems.
It applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations | 1.1 Identify, understand and apply commonly used symbols and abbreviations on plans 1.2 Identify, understand and apply common irrigation terms used on plans 1.3 Identify key features of irrigation plans, elevations and sections 1.4 Identify scale, elevations and sections from drawings |
2. Locate and identify key features on a site plan | 2.1 Identify irrigation site from location drawings 2.2 Identify true north and system orientation from details provided on site plan 2.3 Identify key features of site plan |
3. Mark out and peg the site from a plan | 3.1 Mark boundaries of the site 3.2 Identify existing irrigation infrastructure on the site 3.3 Identify electricity and communications infrastructure on the site plan, mark out and implement safety procedures 3.4 Peg out pipelines and earthworks identified on the plan |
4. Identify required components for installation | 4.1 Annotate required pipeline components from plans and drawings 4.2 Annotate water supply, distribution and delivery components from plans and drawings 4.3 Make provision for receival and storage of materials on site 4.4 Confirm installation requirements and details of plans and drawings with supervisor |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
interpret scale and specifications from plans and drawings
interpret symbols and abbreviations used on plans
mark out boundaries and infrastructure position from a plan
recognise and mark out features on a site from a plan
translate documented requirements into on-site activities and site and structural features from two-dimensional to three-dimensional formats
use basic industry calculations
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
principles and practices of plan and drawing interpretation
commonly used scales, symbols and abbreviations
drawings and specifications relevant to the irrigation industry
measurements, calculations and quantities
tools, equipment and materials required from the drawings and specifications
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Irrigation (IRG)