AHCIRG437 — Schedule irrigations

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What an assessment for AHCIRG437 must cover

34 assessable components: 5 elements (15 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 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 Monitor crop and plant water use

1.1Estimate or measure water use from one or more systems
1.2Accumulate water as a soil water deficit in the root zone

2 Apply a measured amount of water

2.1Predict a pre-determined deficit using a scheduling system
2.2Apply irrigation to partly or fully replace the deficit
2.3Increase water quantities where appropriate to ensure dilution and transport of toxic solutes below the root zone

3 Assess efficacy of irrigation and repeat cycles of irrigation

3.1Measure effectiveness of irrigation application with in-field equipment
3.2Adjust estimated soil moisture level in scheduling system to match in-field measurements
3.3Recalibrate scheduling system where necessary
3.4Repeat cycles of irrigation until schedule is correctly established

4 Record irrigation and scheduling parameters

4.1Record each irrigation and significant rainfall event, plus other appropriate parameters used in scheduling system
4.2Estimate and record drainage amount below root zone at each irrigation
4.3Record system performance data

5 Plan for extremes of weather

5.1Modify estimated deficits to cater for prolonged saturation following heavy rainfall
5.2Alter shift areas, and where applicable, application rates, to suit appropriate irrigation schedules to minimise frost damage where applicable
5.3Implement strategies involving prioritising of plants and crops and intermittent irrigation at times of extreme heat

Performance evidence

monitored crop and plant water use
applied a measured amount of water
assessed the efficacy of irrigation and repeat cycles of irrigation
used and maintained in-field equipment that monitors the plant environment
incorporated data from in-field equipment and remote monitoring sources into scheduling systems that compute irrigation requirements
recorded irrigation and scheduling parameters
planned for extremes of weather

Knowledge evidence

inter-relationship between plant, soil and the environment in the determination of water budgets
plant and crop response to moisture stress at different stages of growth
recognition of moisture stress effects on plants, including instances where stress may be required
physical soil characteristics such as infiltration rate, water holding capacity and wetted volume in the root zone
water quality monitoring methods and acceptable quality limits
in-field irrigation reticulation performance and capacity limits
possible adverse impacts on the crop and environment from inefficient scheduling or unpredictable weather effects
weather forecasting of extreme weather events such as heat waves, frosts and storms, and appropriate contingency strategy to minimise impacts

Foundation skills

Reading: Identify and interpret information regarding irrigation schedule
Writing: Record scheduling system information for each irrigation, significant rainfall events and other appropriate parameters
Numeracy: Estimate or measure water use Record water usage, rainfall event and system performance data
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 AHCIRG437 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCIRG437 needs to address all 34 unit components: 5 elements with 15 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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