Certificate iii in irrigation
(UPGRADE COURSE)
2
Blocks
19
Units of competency
Virtual & F2F
Study mode
12
Duration (Months)
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Overview
The Certificate III in Irrigation Technology AHC32419 reflects the skills and knowledge required to become an irrigation installer, operator, retailer or technician for residential, commercial or agriculture industries.
Students who have previously obtained the Certificate III in Irrigation AHC32416 or equivalent qualification may be eligible to upgrade to the new qualification. Our training covers the additional units of competency that make up the necessary 22 units in the nationally recognised Certificate III in Irrigation Technology AHC32419 (Trade Level Qualification – Irrigation Technician).
Students will be required to attend training (online and face-to-face) and complete additional assessments which consist of workplace assessments, assignments, multiple choice and short answer questions.
Learning outcomes
- Extensive skills and knowledge in Irrigation design and installation.
- Product knowledge, including the latest irrigation technology.
- Reliable experience when it comes to service and consultation.
- The ability to operate and maintain irrigation systems.
- Experience working in Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial irrigation.
Who is the course for?
Certificate III in Irrigation Technology is designed for candidates with limited experience in the field of irrigation, who are looking to kick-start a career in an essential growth industry with ongoing job opportunities and government support for eligible students
Units of Competency
- AHCIRG337 Measure irrigation delivery system performance (upgrade)
- AHCIRG338 Troubleshoot irrigation systems (upgrade)
- AHCIRG339 Monitor soils under irrigation (upgrade)
- AHCIRG340 Install irrigation pumps (upgrade)
- AHCIRG342 Interpret irrigation plans and drawings (upgrade)
- AHCIRG345 Install pressurised irrigation systems (upgrade)
- AHCWRK309 Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
- AHCIRG328 Operate irrigation controller and sensor technology
- AHCIRG341 Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems
- AHCIRG344 Implement an irrigation schedule (upgrade)
- AHCIRG346 Operate pressurised irrigation systems (upgrade)
- AHCIRG347 Maintain pressurised irrigation systems (upgrade)
- AHCIRG348 Operate and maintain moving irrigation system
- AHCWRK305 Coordinate worksite activities
- CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements
- CPCPWT3027A Connect irrigation systems from drinking water supply
- CPCPIG2021A Design domestic urban irrigation systems
- PMBWELD301 Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines
- PMBWELD302 Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines
How to Study & Course Intakes
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Students must have already achieved Certificate III in Irrigation AHC32416 or equivalent qualification and have standard Language, Literacy and numeracy skills. Students will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment at Certificate III level.
COURSE DURATION: The full qualification can be completed within 12 months from enrolment
This course must be completed within 12 months from enrolment. Students who fail to complete the course within this timeframe and wish to continue will be charged a re-enrolment fee as per Page 15 of the Irrigation Australia Student Handbook V3.0 March 2020.MODE OF DELIVERY:
Virtual Classroom | Face to Face | Online Post-Course AssessmentsCOURSE PROGRAM & DURATION:
- Block 1: 9 x 4 hour Virtual Classroom Sessions*
- Block 2: 5 Days Face-to-Face
TO COMPLETE YOUR ONLINE TRAINING YOU NEED ACCESS TO:
- Zoom – use one of the links above to open the Zoom website. You will be required to download the program and register an Account (you will be required to create an account to access our sessions). This will take you roughly 5 minutes to do.
- Access to a printer or scanner to submit completed assessments (consider downloading a scanner app on your phone)
- Web Browser: Windows 7 or above to access webinar technology and latest and previous versions of Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome
- Webcam and/or headset for joining the virtual classroom
- Plug-ins: Adobe Flash Player 9 is required
- Network connection: Minimum 512 kbps connection is required
- Firewall: If you have a firewall or a domain filtering program, access to the domains listed below needs to be granted
LOCATION OF FACE-TO-FACE TRAINING
- Murarrie QLD – IAL Head Office. Unit 11 / 58 Metroplex Avenue, Murarrie QLD 4172
- Melbourne VIC – Location TBC
- Registration is completed through the respective course date link
- Complete the Online Enrolment Form
- Ensure payment is made 7 days prior to course commencement
- Resources will be posted to the student 2 weeks prior to course commencement
Require assistance? Contact Irrigation Australia on 07 3517 4000
Payment options
Upfront Payment
Members rate: $3,860 incl GST
Non-Members rate: $4,960 incl GST
Payment Plan
Block by Block* (default invoice): 50% of the course fee paid prior to Block 1 and the remaining paid prior to Block 2
Members rate: $1,930 incl GST per block
Non-Members rate: $2,480 incl GST per block
* contact Irrigation Australia on
07 3517 4000 to arrange Block by Block invoice
Government Funding
Eligible students can apply for Government funding to study the
nationally accredited qualification -
Certificate III in Irrigation Technology AHC32419.
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Payment made by Individuals: In accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015, the maximum amount of fees that may be collected in advance is $1,500.This means that if you enrol into a full fee-for-service qualification, you will need to pay by instalments. The first payment may be no more than $1,500 in accordance with the standards. This does not apply to companies or businesses who wish to pay the course fee upfront. Please contact IAL for further information on 07 3517 4000 or at training@irrigation.org.au.