Certificate IV in Irrigation - AHC41116

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Description

This qualification reflects the technical and supervisory skills and knowledge required to operate as supervisors and specialists within the irrigation industry. It applies to irrigation installation site managers and managers of irrigation systems in the irrigation servicing, horticulture and agriculture industries.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

32.8%

Labourers

16.7%

Managers

14.4%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

47.3%

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

9.2%

Arts and Recreation Services

5.9%

Administrative and Support Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 12

Core Units = 1

Elective Units = 11

Core Units

Unit Code	Unit Title
AHCWHS401	Maintain work health and safety processes

Elective Units

Select 7 units from Group A

Select 2 units from Group A or B

2 units may be selected from Group B or this or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course
Selected units must be relevant to job outcomes in irrigation and must be chosen to ensure the integrity of the qualification outcome at AQF level 4

Group A

Unit Code	Unit Title
AHCIRG402	Determine hydraulic parameters for an irrigation system
AHCIRG404	Implement an irrigation-related environmental protection program
AHCIRG408	Schedule irrigations
AHCIRG410	Select and manage pumping systems for irrigation
AHCIRG415	Interpret and apply irrigations designs
AHCIRG426	Evaluate water supply for irrigation
AHCIRG431	Supervise irrigation system installation
AHCIRG432	Supervise irrigation system maintenance
AHCIRG433	Manage irrigation systems
AHCIRG434	Manage surface irrigation systems
AHCIRG422	Manage a moving sprinkler irrigation system
AHCDRG401	Coordinate and supervise installation of an irrigation drainage system
AHCDRG402	Monitor and control irrigation drainage systems
AHCSOL401	Sample soils and interpret results

Group B

Unit Code	Unit Title
AHCBUS402	Cost a project
AHCBUS404	Operate within a budget framework
AHCINF304	Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems
AHCIRG303	Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCMER407	Provide irrigation sales and service
AHCPMG409	Implement a pest management plan
AHCWRK401	Implement and monitor quality assurance processes
AHCWRK403	Supervise work routines and staff performance
BSBHRM405	Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff
BSBLDR403	Lead team effectiveness
BSBMGT402	Implement operational plan
BSBSMB406	Manage small business finances
BSBWOR404	Develop work priorities
NWPTRT062	Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation
NWPGEN005	Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures
NWP410C	Coordinate and monitor asset construction and maintenance
NWPIRR033	Coordinate and monitor the operation of irrigation delivery systems
PSPPM402B	Manage simple projects

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