AHCIRG444 — Manage irrigation systems

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What an assessment for AHCIRG444 must cover

40 assessable components: 5 elements (23 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare irrigation system for operation

1.1Assess staff training needs for carrying out pre-start checks and routine servicing and arrange training for those that require it
1.2Program or adjust the irrigation controller to meet required schedule
1.3Develop procedures for adjusting valves and checking filters and emitters

2 Develop start-up, shutdown and isolation procedures

2.1Develop start-up procedures for the system
2.2Develop shutdown sequence and isolation procedures
2.3Install safety or security lock off devices and signage
2.4Provide instructions for flushing the system as required

3 Supervise trouble shooting activities

3.1Organise access to faulty components and blockages
3.2Organise removal and repair or disposal of faulty components
3.3Supervise selection and installation of replacement components

4 Supervise irrigation system performance measurement

4.1Identify and record variations in pressures
4.2Measure and record water flow rates
4.3Identify and record variations in water flow and distribution
4.4Measure and record pump performance parameters as necessary
4.5Measure and record variations in pump performance parameters where relevant
4.6Inspect distribution and delivery systems
4.7Identify and repair delivery system malfunctions and record actions
4.8Identify and record factors external to the system that may cause interference

5 Review system performance status

5.1Record system pressures and variations
5.2Record system flow rates and variations
5.3Calculate and record distribution uniformity and mean application rates
5.4Determine and record watering depth
5.5Calculate and compare energy use and water efficiency to industry benchmarks

Performance evidence

measured, interpreted and adjusted flow rates and pressures
developed procedures for irrigation system start up, shutdown and operational checks
accessed and prepared data records for both print-based and computer-based data
calculated pressure differentials, flow rates, crop yields, estimated water usage and actual water usage
monitored system effectiveness
applied measuring and testing techniques
measured output and efficiency of an irrigation system

Knowledge evidence

principles and practices of irrigation system management
irrigation schedules
irrigation technologies
component specifications
pump types used in irrigation systems and their output and efficiency ratings
soil moisture testing techniques
using records to review an irrigation system
water in soils and plants

Foundation skills

Reading: Identify and interpret information regarding managing irrigation systems
Navigate the world of work: Identify and describe own workplace requirements, including safety requirements, associated with own role and area of responsibility

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What does an assessment tool for AHCIRG444 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCIRG444 needs to address all 40 unit components: 5 elements with 23 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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