This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge for trade level roles carried out in the irrigation industry.
Individuals with this qualification perform tasks under broad supervision involving a broad range of skills that are applied in a wide variety of contexts, which will involve discretion and judgement in selecting and operating equipment, coordinating resources and applying contingency measures during work.
Work must comply with work health and safety and environmental regulations and legislation that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:
*To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.
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On-the-job training
- Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.
This traineeship is available:
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Through traineeship:
2 years - Qualification only:
1–2 years
- Through traineeship:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | Core |
| Install and terminate extra low voltage wiring systems | Core |
| Install irrigation pumps | Core |
| Install pressurised irrigation systems | Core |
| Interpret irrigation plans and drawings | Core |
| Measure irrigation delivery system performance | Core |
| Monitor soils under irrigation | Core |
| Troubleshoot irrigation systems | Core |
| Access, extract and monitor water for irrigation | Elective |
| Advise on products and services | Elective |
| Apply chemicals under supervision | Elective |
| Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace | Elective |
| Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply | Elective |
| Build customer relationships and loyalty | Elective |
| Carry out WHS requirements | Elective |
| Conduct excavator operations | Elective |
| Control stock | Elective |
| Coordinate visual merchandising activities | Elective |
| Coordinate work site activities | Elective |
| Estimate and cost jobs | Elective |
| Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping | Elective |
| Follow basic chemical safety rules | Elective |
| Implement an irrigation schedule | Elective |
| Install backflow prevention devices | Elective |
| Install drainage systems | Elective |
| Install gravity fed irrigation systems | Elective |
| Install meters for rural water supplies | Elective |
| Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding | Elective |
| Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding | Elective |
| Licence to operate a forklift truck | Elective |
| Locate, identify and protect utilities | Elective |
| Maintain and repair irrigation drainage systems | Elective |
| Maintain meters for rural water supplies | Elective |
| Maintain pressurised irrigation systems | Elective |
| Manage spare parts | Elective |
| Measure drainage system performance | Elective |
| Monitor and conduct maintenance on rural irrigation assets | Elective |
| Monitor and schedule water deliveries | Elective |
| Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation | Elective |
| Operate and maintain gravity fed irrigation systems | Elective |
| Operate and maintain irrigation pumping systems | Elective |
| Operate and maintain moving irrigation system | Elective |
| Operate irrigation controller and sensor technology | Elective |
| Operate irrigation injection equipment | Elective |
| Operate machinery and equipment | Elective |
| Operate pressurised irrigation systems | Elective |
| Operate regulating devices in rural irrigation systems | Elective |
| Organise and communicate information | Elective |
| Perform basic welding, thermal cutting, heating and gouging | Elective |
| Perform computations | Elective |
| Prepare and restore worksite | Elective |
| Process customer complaints | Elective |
| Provide service to customers | Elective |
| Receive and handle retail stock | Elective |
| Recommend irrigation products and services | Elective |
| Sell products and services | Elective |
| Transport and store chemicals | Elective |
| Troubleshoot drainage systems | Elective |
| Undertake manual handling | Elective |
| Undertake operational maintenance of machinery | Elective |
| Undertake sampling and testing of water | Elective |
| Use engineering workshop machines | Elective |
| Use hand tools | Elective |
| Use infotechnology devices in the workplace | Elective |
| Use power tools/hand held operations | Elective |
| Use workshop machines for basic operations | Elective |
| Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | Elective |
| Write simple documents | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate III in Irrigation Technology sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Recommended education level:
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Landscape Gardeners plan and construct garden landscapes.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV
Training providers delivering Certificate III in Irrigation Technology
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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ARO COLLEGE (RTO code 40056)
Contact this provider
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Irrigation Training Australia (RTO code 91313)
Contact this provider
How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.