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Design and install an irrigation system in landscape work
Level
4
Credits
6
Purpose
This unit standard is for people working, or intending to work, in landscaping.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify water
requirements from a given landscape plan; define the requirements of an
irrigation system to meet identified site needs; and install an irrigation system
to achieve application rates required.
Subfield
Horticulture
Domain
Landscape
Status
Registered
Status date
25 September 2006
Date version published
25 September 2006
Planned review date
31 December 2011
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA, industry
and teaching professional in the same field from another
provider.
Standard setting body (SSB)
Primary Industry Training Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0032
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
1
Workplace procedures refer to verbal or written instructions to staff on procedures for
the worksite and equipment.
Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the Health and
Safety in Employment Act 1992, and the Resource Management Act 1991.
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Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Identify water requirements from a given landscape plan.
Performance criteria
1.1
The delivery system of water available for the watering system is identified in
terms of the characteristics of the source.
Range
1.2
pressure, volume, pumping requirements.
Water requirements for individual elements of the soft landscape plan are
identified.
Range
lawns, annuals, perennials, bulbs, trees, shrubs.
1.3
Total application requirements for the site are calculated from individual element
requirements.
1.4
Water application rates are determined with regard to plant requirements and
prevention of soil problems.
Range
1.5
effects on soil – structural and textural modification, nutrient
leaching, toxic residues, ponding, run-off, erosion.
Water delivery rates are identified in terms of the effects of pipe diameter,
length, and type, and water pressure.
Element 2
Define the requirements of an irrigation system to meet identified site needs.
Performance criteria
2.1
Pumping or storage modifications from the water source required to provide the
volume and pressure to meet calculated application needs are identified, and
the methods of achieving these modifications are defined.
Range
2.2
capacity, type, installation requirements.
The method of application is selected and justified for each element of the soft
landscape to enable water to be applied to meet the correct watering
requirement.
Range
micro irrigation, in-ground sprinkler, above-ground sprinkler.
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2.3
Distribution elements for the system are described and selected from
information supplied by manufacturers to design a system that will provide the
required application rates for the landscape site.
Range
pipe work – size and type, control systems, application element
size and type.
Element 3
Install an irrigation system to achieve application rates required.
Performance criteria
3.1
Material and/or system element needs are taken from plans or specifications
and are ordered using detailing methods which define type, size, and quantity
required.
Range
pump, control equipment, application units, fittings, fixing or
support requirements, pipe.
3.2
All elements of the system are installed in accordance with manufacturer's
requirements and workplace procedures.
3.3
Tools and equipment are selected from a given range and used in accordance
with workplace procedures to achieve a specified outcome, without damage to
system elements, injury to the operator, or danger to others.
Range
at least eight of – pipe wrench, water boiler, crox tools, pipe vice,
PVC pipe clip applicator, hacksaw, adjustable spanner, adhesives,
pipe threader, pipe bender, PVC pipe cutters, adjustable pliers.
3.4
Electrical connections to the system are made by an approved installer, to the
standard required for certification by the relevant authority.
3.5
Completed watering system is trialled, and adjustments are made to achieve
required coverage and application rates.
3.6
Watering system elements are protected from damage by weather, traffic, or
other work in accordance with workplace procedures.
3.7
Surplus material is removed, and site is left in a condition which enables further
work to be undertaken unimpeded in accordance with workplace procedures.
3.8
A maintenance programme which ensures that the system continues to operate
to maximum efficiency is developed and presented to the client.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority, or an inter-institutional body
with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from
assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
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Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority before
they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations
wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for
tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Primary Industry Training Organisation www.primaryito.ac.nz if you
wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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