AHCDRG308 — Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems

1 Prepare to carry out irrigation drainage system maintenance

• 1.1Inspect site and assess drainage system
• 1.2Confirm necessity for repair and notify appropriate people
• 1.3Determine work requirements from plans, drawings, specifications or instructions
• 1.4Identify potential hazards and assess risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
• 1.5Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation
• 1.6Select, fit and use personal protective equipment applicable to the task
• 1.7Confirm excavation methods meet safety requirements of the task and site
• 1.8Make appropriate drainage and inflow diversion arrangements
• 1.9Minimise environmental impacts of irrigation drainage maintenance activities

2 Digging to access drainage lines

• 2.1Access plan of irrigation system and locate access points
• 2.2Gain access to drainage lines to allow blockage to be cleared
• 2.3Carry out digging without unnecessary damage to buildings, site, environment or existing fixtures and fittings

3 Carry out repairs on an irrigation drainage system

• 3.1Conduct routine inspections of designated work areas
• 3.2Identify system faults and take corrective actions with consideration of structure type, location and specifications
• 3.3Use mechanical equipment to open and close drains
• 3.4Repair or replace components and associated fittings as required
• 3.5Construct cast in situ components
• 3.6Document irrigation drainage repair and maintenance activities

4 Clear blockages in an irrigation drainage system

• 4.1Perform clearing blockages procedures
• 4.2Test drainage lines to confirm blockages have been cleared from pipe system
• 4.3Repair and reseal drainage lines to permit normal use
• 4.4Clean and align work area and dispose of debris and waste

5 Maintain drainage earthworks and equipment and carry out vegetation clearing procedures

• 5.1Confirm that earthworks and embankments meet system requirements
• 5.2Manage and maintain drainage area vegetation
• 5.3Control weeds within drainage area
• 5.4Implement and record a maintenance program for drainage equipment

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