PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II – TESDA COURSE MODULE

TRAINING REGULATIONS FOR PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II

The PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to install and maintain a pressurized irrigation system. It also includes competencies to perform installation of pumps and flow control devices, installation of pipelines and water distribution devices and  maintenance of the system.

This Qualification is packaged from the competency map of the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Sector

A student who has achieved this Course in PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II is competent to be:

• Pressurized Irrigation Technician
• Greenhouse Irrigator

COMPETENCY STANDARDS

These guidelines are set to provide the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to consider when designing training programs for PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II.

PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II – TRAINING AND REGULATION MODULE

Course Title: PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
Level: NC II
Nominal Training Duration : 179 Hours

This course is designed to provide the students/learner with knowledge, desirable attitudes and skills required to perform the following competencies in accordance with industry standards: perform installation of pumps and flow control devices, perform installation of pipelines and water distribution devices and perform maintenance of pressurized irrigation system.

To obtain this, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Trainees or students wishing to gain entry into this course should possess the following requirements:

• Able to read and write;
• Able to communicate both orally and written
• Have basic mathematical skills

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED IN PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II

This units of competency comprising this qualification include Basic, Common, Elective and Core Competencies.

To obtain this course, all units prescribed for this qualification must be achieved.

These units of competency comprising this qualification include the following:

UNIT CODE	CORE COMPETENCIES (70 Hours)
AFF712257	Perform installation of pumps and flow control devices
AFF712258	Perform installation of pipelines and water distribution devices
AFF712259	Perform maintenance of pressurized irrigation system
UNIT CODE	COMMON COMPETENCIES (72 Hours)
AGR321201	Apply safety measures in farm operations
AGR321202	Use farm tools and equipment
AGR321203	Perform estimation and basic calculation
UNIT CODE	BASIC COMPETENCIES (37 Hours)
400311210	Participate in workplace communication
400311211	Work in team environment
400311212	Solve/address general workplace problems
400311213	Develop career and life decisions
400311214	Contribute to workplace innovation
400311215	Present relevant information
400311216	Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures
400311217	Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace
400311218	Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace

CORE COMPETENCIES

This section gives the details of the contents of the core units of competency required in PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NC II

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM INSTALLATION OF PUMPS AND FLOW CONTROL DEVICES
UNIT CODE : AFF712257

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to prepare work plan, select equipment and tools, install pumps and control devices, evaluate installation, perform  minor repairs, and perform shutting down activities.

1. Plan and prepare for work on pumping and flow control systems
   • Work plan and timetable is prepared based on work requirements
   • Hazards are identified
   • Equipment and tools are selected and checked
   • Personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and worn based on Rule 1080 of OSHS
2. Carry out installation tasks for pumps and control devices
   • Installation tasks for pumps are carried out according to manufacturer guidelines and legislative requirements
   • Installation tasks for control devices are carried out according to manufacturer guidelines
   • Pumps and control devices are checked based on functionality
   • Safety practices on handling of pumps and control devices are applied following OSHS Rule 1150, 1080 and Rule 1200
   • Electrical safety practices are applied following PNS PAES 129
3. Monitor required flows and water pressure of irrigation systems
   • Installed pumps and control devices are evaluated following monitoring schedule
   • Potential operational problems are identified
   • Water pressure is checked through pressure gauge
   • Identified problems are recorded and reported to immediate authorities
   • PPEs are worn following OSHS Rule 1080
4. Perform shutting down activities
   • Waste management is practiced according to Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
   • Good housekeeping is practiced following 5S
   • Work site is restored based on environmental and organizational requirements
   • Tools and equipment are clean and store following workplace procedures.
   • Activities are recorded and reported in accordance with organizational procedures

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM INSTALLATION OF PIPES AND WATER DISTRIBUTION DEVICES
UNIT CODE : AFF712258

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to prepare tools, materials, and equipment for installation work, perform staking/marking, install pressurized irrigation components, inspect and adjust installed system, and perform good housekeeping.

1. Carry out preparatory activities
   • Tools, materials, and equipment for installation work are prepared
   • Site is checked for readiness of installation
   • Existing infrastructure is identified and reported
   • Lay-out plan and design of pipes and water distribution devices is interpreted
   • Staking and markings is done following lay-out plan and design.
2. Install pipelines and water distribution devices
   • Pipelines and water distribution devices are laid following lay-out plan and design
   • Pipelines and water distribution devices are installed according to design plan and following Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000
   • Flushing is carried out following established industry procedures.
   • Safety practices are applied following OSHS Rule 1150
3. Conduct preliminary test run
   • Installed pipelines and water distribution devices are inspected for functionality following industry procedures
   • Test run is conducted following industry procedures.
   • Adjustment is conducted following manufacturer’s procedures
   • Defects and performance of pipelines and water distribution devices are recorded and reported following organizational procedures.
   • PPEs are worn following OSHS Rule 1080
4. Perform post-installation activities
   • Waste management is practiced according to Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
   • Housekeeping is practiced following 5S
   • Tools and equipment are clean and stored following workplace procedures
   • Documentation is prepared and submitted according to organization procedures.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM MAINTENANCE OF PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEM
UNIT CODE : AFF712259

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to troubleshoot installed system, prepare findings and recommendations, perform minor repairs, conduct counter-checking, clean tools, equipment, and workplace, and perform recordkeeping and reporting.

1. Perform pre-maintenance activities
   • Tools, materials, and measuring devices are prepared based on work requirements and manuals.
   • Troubleshooting is performed following industry standard procedures.
   • Inventory of materials is checked according to organizational procedures.
   • Findings and recommendations are prepared based on workplace procedures.
   • Safety measures are practiced following OSHS Rule 1080, Rule 1150 and Rule 1200
2. Carry out maintenance activities
   • De-clogging and cleaning is performed according to industry standards environmental laws.
   • Minor repair is performed according to industry procedures and manuals.
   • Damage part is replaced following manufacturer’s manual and Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.
     Safety measures are practiced following OSHS Rule 1080, Rule 1150 and Rule 1200
   • Test-run is conducted following industry standards.
3. Conduct post-maintenance activities
   • Tools, equipment, and workplace is cleaned following 5S of Good Housekeeping
   • Waste management is practiced according to environmental laws.
   • Safety measures are practiced following OSHS
   • Recordkeeping is performed based on industry standards
   • Report is prepared based on industry standards

COMMON COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : APPLY SAFETY MEASURES IN FARM OPERATIONS
UNIT CODE : AFF321201

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform safety measures effectively and efficiently. It includes identifying areas, tools, materials, time and place in performing safety measures.

1. Determine areas of concern for safety measures
   • Work tasks are identified in line with farm operations
   • Place for safety measures are determined in line with farm operations
   • Time for safety measures are determined in line with farm operations
   • Appropriate tools, materials and outfits are prepared in line with job requirements
2. Apply appropriate safety measures
   • Tools and materials are used according to specifications and procedures
   • Outfits are worn according to farm requirements
   • Effectivity/shelf life/expiration of materials are strictly observed
   • Emergency procedures are known and followed to ensure a safe work requirement
   • Hazards in the workplace are identified and reported in line with farm guidelines
3. Safe keep/dispose tools, materials and outfit
   • Used tools and outfit are cleaned after use and stored in designated areas
   • Unused materials are properly labeled and stored according to manufacturers recommendation and farm requirements
   • Waste materials are disposed according to manufacturers, government and farm requirements

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : USE FARM TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
UNIT CODE : AFF321202

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to use farm tools and equipment. It includes selection, operation and preventive maintenance of farm tools and equipment.

1. Select and use farm tools
   • Appropriate farm tools are identified according to requirement / use
   • Farm tools are checked for faults and defective tools reported in accordance with farm procedures
   • Appropriate tools are safely used according to job requirements and manufacturers conditions
2. Select and operate farm equipment
   • Identify appropriate farm equipment
   • Instructional manual of the farm tools and equipment are carefully read prior to operation
   • Pre-operation checkup is conducted in line with manufacturers manual
   • Faults in farm equipment are identified and reported in line with farm procedures
   • Farm equipment used according to its function
   • Safety procedures are followed.
3. Perform preventive maintenance
   • Tools and equipment are cleaned immediately after use in line with farm procedures
   • Routine check-up and maintenance are performed
   • Tools and equipment are stored in designated areas in line with farm procedures

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PERFORM ESTIMATION AND BASIC CALCULATION
UNIT CODE : AFF321203

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform basic workplace calculations.

1. Perform estimation
   • Job requirements are identified from written or oral communications
   • Quantities of materials and resources required to complete a work task are estimated
   • The time needed to complete a work activity is estimated
   • Accurate estimate for work completion are made
   • Estimate of materials and resources are reported to appropriate person
2. Perform basic workplace calculation
   • System and units of measurement to be followed are ascertained
   • Calculation needed to complete work tasks are performed using the four basic mathematical operation
   • Calculate whole fraction, percentage and mixed when are used to complete the instructions
   • Number computed is checked following work requirements

BASIC COMPETENCIES

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PARTICIPATE IN WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION
UNIT CODE : 400311210

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to gather, interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

1. Obtain and convey workplace information
   • Specific and relevant information is accessed from appropriate sources
   • Effective questioning, active listening and speaking skills are used together and convey information
   • Appropriate medium is used to transfer information and ideas
   • Appropriate non- verbal communication is used
   • Appropriate lines of communication with supervisors and colleagues are identified and followed
   • Defined workplace procedures for the location and storage of information are used
   • Personal interaction is carried out clearly and concisely
2. Participate in workplace meetings and discussions
   • Team meetings are at ended on time
   • Own opinions are clear expressed and those of others are listened to without interruption
   • Meeting inputs are consistent with the meeting purpose and established protocols
   • Workplace interactions are conducted in a courteous manner
   • Questions about simple routine workplace procedures and matters concerning working conditions of employment are asked and responded to.
   • Meetings outcomes are interpreted and implemented
3. Complete relevant work related documents
   • Range of forms relating to conditions of employment are completed accurately and legibly
   • Workplace data is recorded on standard workplace forms and documents
   • Basic mathematical processes are used for routine calculations
   • Errors in recording information on forms/documents are identified and properly acted upon
   • Reporting requirements to supervisor are completed according to organizational guidelines

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : WORK IN TEAM ENVIRONMENT
UNIT CODE : 400311211

This unit covers the skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify role and responsibility as a member of a team.

1. Describe team role and scope
   • The role and objective of the team is identified from available sources of information
   • Team parameters, reporting relationships and responsibilities are identified from team discussions and appropriate external sources.
2. Identify own role and responsibility within team
   • Individual role and responsibilities within the team environment are identified.
   • Roles and responsibility of other team members are identified and recognized.
   • Reporting relationships within team and external to team are identified.
3. Work as a team member
   • Effective and appropriate forms of communications used and interactions undertaken with team members who contribute to known team activities and objectives.
   • Effective and appropriate contributions made to complement team activities and objectives, based on individual skills and competencies and workplace context.
   • Observed protocols in reporting using standard operating procedures.
   • Contribute to the development of team work plans based on an understanding of team’s role and objectives and individual competencies of the members.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE CAREER PROFESSIONALISM
UNIT CODE : 400311212

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to apply problem-solving techniques to determine the origin of problems and plan for their resolution. It also includes addressing procedural problems through documentation, and referral.

1. Identify routine problems
   • Routine problems or procedural problem areas are identified
   • Problems to be investigated are defined and determined
   • Current conditions of the problem are identified and documented
2. Look for solutions to routine problems
   • Potential solutions to problem are identified
   • Recommendations about possible solutions are developed, documented, ranked and presented to appropriate person for decision
3. Recommend solutions to problems
   • Implementation of solutions are planned
   • Evaluation of implemented solutions are planned
   • Recommended solutions are documented and submit to appropriate person for confirmation

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DEVELOP CAREER AND LIFE DECISIONS
UNIT CODE : 400311213

This unit covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes in managing one’s emotions, developing reflective practice, and boosting self-confidence and developing self-regulation.

1. Manage one’s emotion
   • Self-management strategies are identified
   • Skills to work independently and to show initiative, to be conscientious, and persevering in the face of setbacks and frustrations are developed
   • Techniques for effectively handling negative emotions and unpleasant situation in the workplace are examined
2. Develop reflective practice
   • Terms of maximum tolerable limits which when exceeded will result in harm or damage are identified based on threshold limit values (TLV)
   • Effects of the hazards are determined
   • OSH issues and/or concerns and identified safety hazards are reported to designated personnel in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant workplace OSH legislation
3. Boost self-confidence and develop self-regulation
   • Efforts for continuous self-improvement are demonstrated
   • Counter-productive tendencies at work are eliminated
   • Positive outlook in life are maintained.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : CONTRIBUTE TO WORKPLACE INNOVATION
UNIT CODE : 400311214

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to make a pro-active and positive contribution to workplace innovation.

1. Identify opportunities to do things better.
   • Opportunities for improvement are identified proactively in own area of work.
   • Information are gathered and reviewed which may be relevant to ideas and which might assist in gaining support for idea.
2. Discuss and develop ideas with others
   • People who could provide input to ideas for improvements are identified.
   • Ways of approaching people to begin sharing ideas are selected.
   • Meeting is set with relevant people.
   • Ideas for follow up are review and selected based on feedback.
   • Critical inquiry method is used to discuss and develop ideas with others.
3. Integrate ideas for change in the workplace.
   • Critical inquiry method is used to integrate different ideas for change of key people.
   • Summarizing, analyzing and generalizing skills are used to extract salient points in the pool of ideas.
   • Reporting skills are likewise used to communicate results.
   • Current Issues and concerns on the systems, processes and procedures, as well as the need for simple innovative practices are identified.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRESENT RELEVANT INFORMATION
UNIT CODE : 400311215

This unit of covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to present data/information appropriately.

1. Gather data/information
   • Evidence, facts and information are collected
   • Evaluation, terms of reference and conditions are reviewed to determine whether data/information falls within project scope
2. Assess gathered data/information
   • Validity of data/ information is assessed
   • Analysis techniques are applied to assess data/ information.
   • Trends and anomalies are identified
   • Data analysis techniques and procedures are documented
   • Recommendations are made on areas of possible improvement.
3. Record and present information
   • Studied data/information are recorded.
   • Recommendations are analyzed for action to ensure they are compatible with the project’s scope and terms of reference.
   • Interim and final reports are analyzed and outcomes are compared to the criteria established at the outset.
   • Findings are presented to stakeholders.

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
UNIT CODE : 400311216

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to identify OSH compliance requirements, prepare OSH requirements for compliance, perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and procedures

1. Identify OSH compliance requirements
   • Relevant OSH requirements, regulations, policies and procedures are identified in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
     OSH activity non-conformities are conveyed to appropriate personnel
   • OSH preventive and control requirements are identified in accordance with OSH work policies and procedures
2. Prepare OSH requirements for compliance
   • OSH work activity material, tools and equipment requirements are identified in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
   • Required OSH materials, tools and equipment are acquired in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
   • Required OSH materials, tools and equipment are arranged/ placed in accordance with OSH work standards
3. Perform tasks in accordance with relevant OSH policies and procedures
   • Relevant OSH work procedures are identified in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
   • Work Activities are executed in accordance with OSH work standards
   • Non-compliance work activities are reported to appropriate personnel

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : EXERCISE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE
UNIT CODE : 400311217

This unit covers knowledge, skills and attitude to identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization, determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource utilization and Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices

1. Identify the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization
   • Required resource utilization in the workplace is measured using appropriate techniques
   • Data are recorded in accordance with workplace protocol
   • Recorded data are compared to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization according to established environmental work procedures
2. Determine causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource utilization
   • Potential causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness are listed
   • Causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness are identified through deductive reasoning
   • Identified causes of inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness are validated thru established environmental procedures
3. Convey inefficient and ineffective environmental
   • Efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization are reported to appropriate personnel
   • Concerns related resource utilization are discussed with appropriate personnel
   • Feedback on information/ concerns raised are clarified with appropriate personnel

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PRACTICE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN THE WORKPLACE
UNIT CODE : 400311218

This unit covers the outcomes required to apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices and implement cost-effective operations

1. Apply entrepreneurial workplace best practices
   • Good practices relating to workplace operations are observed and selected following workplace policy.
   • Quality procedures and practices are complied with according to workplace requirements.
   • Cost-conscious habits in resource utilization are applied based on industry standards.
2. Communicate entrepreneurial workplace best practices
   • Observed good practices relating to workplace operations are communicated to appropriate person.
   • Observed quality procedures and practices are communicated to appropriate person
   • Cost-conscious habits in resource utilization are communicated based on industry standards.
3. Implement cost-effective operations
   • Preservation and optimization of workplace resources is implemented in accordance with enterprise policy
   • Judicious use of workplace tools, equipment and materials are observed according to manual and work requirements.
   • Constructive contributions to office operations are made according to enterprise requirements.
   • Ability to work within one’s allotted time and finances is sustained.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

• FLOW – The movement of fluids, through pipe, fittings, valves or other vessels generally measured in Gallons Per Minute (GPM), Gallons Per Hour (GPH), Cubic Feet Per Second (ft3/s), Cubic Meters Per Hour (m3/h), Liters Per Minute (l/m), or Liters Per Second (l/s)
• FLOW CONTROL – is a mechanism that regulates the flow or pressure of liquid. To be able to effectively manage flow control, flow control valves are used. The flow control of liquids is regulated as these respond to signals that are produced by independent devices like temperature gauges as well as flow meters. Flow control is an important aspect in process plants where there are many control loops that hold essential process variables like flow, pressure, temperature and level. With proper flow control the quality of the end product can be guaranteed and disturbances that could cause corrosion damage can be prevented.
• FLOW CONTROL VALVE – regulates the flow or pressure of a fluid. Control valves normally respond to signals generated by independent devices such as flow meters
• MAINLINE – is pressurized pipe running from the point of connection to the zone control valves.
• MANIFOLD – refers to group of valves
• PRESSURE – is measured with a pressure gauge and expressed in pounds per square inch (PSI), bars or kPa. It is the amount of energy available to move water through pipe, valves, sprinklers or other components. Static pressure is the pressure measured when no water is flowing through a closed system. Dynamic pressure is the pressure measured when the system is open, or water is flowing through the system.
• PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION SYSTEMS – water is pressurized and precisely applied to the plants under pressure through a system of pipes. Pressurized irrigation systems, as opposed to the surface irrigation systems, are more effective in application of irrigation water to the crops
• PUMP – is a mechanical device that converts mechanical forms of energy into hydraulic energy.
• VALVE – is a device to control flow.
• VOLUME – is expressed in gallons per minute (GPM), gallons per hour (GPH) cubic feet per second (ft3/s), cubic meters per hour m3/h), liters per minute (l/m), or liters per second (l/s). Volume is used to describe either the amount of water available or the amount of water used.