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Certificate III in Irrigation Technology

This trade-level qualification covers irrigation work, such as reading plans, installing pumps and pressurised systems, extra low voltage wiring, testing system performance and fixing faults. People work under broad supervision and follow safe and sustainable practices. If you already install or service irrigation, your experience may count through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
AHC32422 Certificate III in Irrigation Technology (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Irrigation installers and service technicians who want a trade-level qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Irrigation technician
  • Irrigation installer
  • Irrigation service technician
  • Irrigation fitter

Qualification structure

22 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: 7 must be from Group A electives. 2 must be from Group A or B electives. 4 from the remaining units listed in Groups A or B, or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course packaged at Certificate III.

Core units

9 units
  1. AHCINF308Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems
  2. AHCIRG337Measure irrigation delivery system performance
  3. AHCIRG338Troubleshoot irrigation systems
  4. AHCIRG339Monitor soils under irrigation
  5. AHCIRG340Install irrigation pumps
  6. AHCIRG342Interpret irrigation plans and drawings
  7. AHCIRG345Install pressurised irrigation systems
  8. AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
  9. AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units

60 units

Group A

  1. AHCDRG305Install drainage systems
  2. AHCDRG306Measure drainage system performance
  3. AHCDRG307Troubleshoot drainage systems
  4. AHCDRG308Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems
  5. AHCIRG301Install gravity fed irrigation systems
  6. AHCIRG328Operate irrigation controller and sensor technology
  7. AHCIRG336Operate and maintain gravity fed irrigation systems
  8. AHCIRG341Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems
  9. AHCIRG343Operate irrigation injection equipment
  10. AHCIRG344Implement an irrigation schedule
  11. AHCIRG346Operate pressurised irrigation systems
  12. AHCIRG347Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
  13. AHCIRG348Operate and maintain moving irrigation system
  14. AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
  15. MEM12024 (has a prerequisite)Perform computations

Group B

  1. AHCCHM101Follow basic chemical safety rules
  2. AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
  3. AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
  4. AHCIRG349Recommend irrigation products and services
  5. AHCLPW313Undertake sampling and testing of water
  6. AHCMER306Sell products and services
  7. AHCMOM204Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
  8. AHCMOM208Conduct excavator operations
  9. AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
  10. AHCWAT303Access, extract and monitor water for irrigation
  11. AUMGTW001Perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging
  12. BSBOPS305Process customer complaints
  13. BSBWRT311Write simple documents
  14. CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
  15. CPCPCM3023 (has a prerequisite)Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
  16. CPCPWT3027 (has a prerequisite)Install backflow prevention devices
  17. ICTWOR304Manage spare parts
  18. MEM07032 (has a prerequisite)Use workshop machines for basic operations
  19. MEM11011 (has a prerequisite)Undertake manual handling
  20. MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  21. MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
  22. MEM18001 (has a prerequisite)Use hand tools
  23. MEM18002 (has a prerequisite)Use power tools/hand held operations
  24. MEMPE001Use engineering workshop machines
  25. MSTGN3023Estimate and cost jobs
  26. NWPIWS002Operate regulating devices in rural irrigation systems
  27. NWPIWS004Install meters for rural water supplies
  28. NWPIWS006Maintain meters for rural water supplies
  29. NWPIWS008Monitor and conduct maintenance on rural irrigation assets
  30. NWPIWS012Monitor and schedule water deliveries
  31. NWPNET019Prepare and restore worksite
  32. NWPNET029Locate, identify and protect utilities
  33. NWPTRT028Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation
  34. PMBWELD301EJoin polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding
  35. PMBWELD302EJoin polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding
  36. SIRRINV001Receive and handle retail stock
  37. SIRRINV002Control stock
  38. SIRRMER003Coordinate visual merchandising activities
  39. SIRXCEG003Build customer relationships and loyalty
  40. SIRXPDK001Advise on products and services
  41. SITXCCS014Provide service to customers
  42. TLIK2010Use infotechnology devices in the workplace
  43. TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
  44. UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
  45. UEERL0001 (has a prerequisite)Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements
  • CPCPWT3027 Install backflow prevention — prerequisite: CPCPCM2043 Carry out WHS requirements CPCPCM3023 Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping *
  • MEM07032 Use workshop machines for — prerequisite: MEM11011 Undertake manual handling * MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information *; MEM18001 Use hand tools *
  • MEM11011 Undertake manual handling — prerequisite: MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
  • MEM16006 Organise and communicate — prerequisite: MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
  • MEM18001 Use hand tools — prerequisite: MEM11011 Undertake manual handling *; MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information *
  • MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held — prerequisite: MEM11011 Undertake manual handling * MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering; MEM16006 Organise and communicate information *
  • UEERL0001 Attach cords and plugs to — prerequisite: UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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