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Certificate III in Irrigation Technology

AHC32424
Agriculture & environmentCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
22Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
2Training providers
May 2024Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AHC32424, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Irrigation Service Technician
Industries
Irrigation
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AHC32424 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 22 units: 9 core plus 13 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AHCCHM101Follow basic chemical safety rules
AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCCHM304Transport and store chemicals
AHCDRG305Install drainage systems
AHCDRG306Measure drainage system performance
AHCDRG307Troubleshoot drainage systems
AHCDRG308Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems
AHCINF308Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems
AHCIRG301Install gravity fed irrigation systems
AHCIRG328Operate irrigation controller and sensor technology
AHCIRG336Operate and maintain gravity fed irrigation systems
AHCIRG337Measure irrigation delivery system performance
AHCIRG338Troubleshoot irrigation systems
AHCIRG339Monitor soils under irrigation
AHCIRG340Install irrigation pumps
AHCIRG341Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems
AHCIRG342Interpret irrigation plans and drawings
AHCIRG343Operate irrigation injection equipment
AHCIRG344Implement an irrigation schedule
AHCIRG345Install pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG346Operate pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG347Maintain pressurised irrigation systems
AHCIRG348Operate and maintain moving irrigation system
AHCIRG349Recommend irrigation products and services
AHCLPW313Undertake sampling and testing of water
AHCMER306Sell products and services
AHCMOM204Undertake operational maintenance of machinery
AHCMOM208Conduct excavator operations
AHCMOM304Operate machinery and equipment
AHCWAT303Access, extract and monitor water for irrigation
AHCWHS302Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
AHCWRK317Coordinate work site activities
AHCWRK320Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
AUMGTW001Perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging
BSBOPS305Process customer complaints
BSBWRT311Write simple documents
CPCPCM2043Carry out WHS requirements
CPCPCM3023Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
CPCPWT3027Install backflow prevention devices
ICTWOR304Manage spare parts
MEM07032Use workshop machines for basic operations
MEM11011Undertake manual handling
MEM12024Perform computations
MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
MEM16006Organise and communicate information
MEM18001Use hand tools
MEM18002Use power tools/hand held operations
MEMPE001Use engineering workshop machines
MSTGN3023Estimate and cost jobs
NWPIWS002Operate regulating devices in rural irrigation systems
NWPIWS004Install meters for rural water supplies
NWPIWS006Maintain meters for rural water supplies
NWPIWS008Monitor and conduct maintenance on rural irrigation assets
NWPIWS012Monitor and schedule water deliveries
NWPNET019Prepare and restore worksite
NWPNET029Locate, identify and protect utilities
NWPTRT028Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation
PMBWELD301EJoin polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding
PMBWELD302EJoin polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding
SIRRINV001Receive and handle retail stock
SIRRINV002Control stock
SIRRMER003Coordinate visual merchandising activities
SIRXCEG003Build customer relationships and loyalty
SIRXPDK001Advise on products and services
SITXCCS014Provide service to customers
TLIK2010Use infotechnology devices in the workplace
TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck
UEECD0007Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEERL0001Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AHC32424 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

2 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

ARO COLLEGEBased in SA · Registered since 2001→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→

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