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Implement an irrigation schedule

KHU-AGR-0292

Australian Equivalent

AHCIRG344

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret an irrigation schedule, determine irrigation shifts, implement and monitor an irrigation schedule, and record irrigation information and activities. The unit applies to individuals who implement an irrigation schedule under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Interpret the irrigation schedule

0292.E1.O1Confirm activity to be undertaken, including identifying potential hazards and risks and implementing safe working practices to manage risks

0292.E1.O2Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation

0292.E1.O3Select, fit and use personal protective equipment applicable to the task

0292.E1.O4Access information on plant growing requirements

0292.E1.O5Interpret growing season moisture requirements

0292.E1.O6Read the predicted seasonal moisture deficit and watering requirements and check with management

0292.E1.O7Record parameters for the irrigation system

E2Determine irrigation shifts

0292.E2.O1Subdivide irrigated area into units capable of individual irrigation and note area and irrigation equipment characteristics for each

0292.E2.O2Define soil irrigation capability for each unit

0292.E2.O3Define crop and plant water requirement for each unit

0292.E2.O4Combine units requiring similar irrigation into irrigation shifts

0292.E2.O5Ensure irrigation shifts do not exceed water delivery capacity of the property irrigation infrastructure

0292.E2.O6Determine the water volume required to meet irrigation needs over specified period

E3Implement irrigation schedule

0292.E3.O1Coordinate resources and brief personnel to deliver requirements

0292.E3.O2Implement watering program

E4Monitor irrigation

0292.E4.O1Inspect plants and crops for growth rate and signs of stress

0292.E4.O2Record frequency of irrigation

0292.E4.O3Measure and record water usage and confirm water allocation is not exceeded for a given period

0292.E4.O4Calculate the difference between estimated and actual water use

0292.E4.O5Measure water quality

0292.E4.O6Assess plant and crop growth and water use efficiency

0292.E4.O7Measure soil for readily available water (RAW)

0292.E4.O8Record climate and weather conditions

0292.E4.O9Adjust watering program in response to rainfall events and changes to evapotranspiration rates

E5Record irrigation information and activities

0292.E5.O1Record plant or crop environment data according to workplace recording procedures

0292.E5.O2Record water usage

0292.E5.O3Record irrigation shifts

0292.E5.O4Record system process data