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Develop and review an irrigation system plan

Develop and review an irrigation system plan

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPIRR006
State Code
OAO88
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop and review an irrigation system plan.It includes analysing total irrigation system performance, liaising with customers and stakeholders and reviewing and refining the irrigation system plan. It also includes applying and adhering to relevant legislation, industry regulations and workplace procedures.This unit applies to leaders with responsibility for the development and review of plans for the management of irrigation systems. Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously and lead personnel whilst performing sophisticated tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for irrigation system management
  • 1.1 Determine, interpret and analyse water quantity and quality requirements including release and flow rates
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and synthesise historical irrigation system capacity and delivery performance information
  • 1.3 Identify and interpret legislative, organisational and environmental requirements and determine system constraints impacting the delivery of irrigation water
2 Develop an irrigation system plan
  • 2.1 Identify and interpret irrigation system management requirements
  • 2.2 Identify and validate customer requirements for irrigated culture
  • 2.3 Consult and communicate with stakeholders and obtain input for the irrigation system plan
  • 2.4 Develop and document an irrigation system plan and an implementation strategy
  • 2.5 Identify, investigate and report breaches of customer entitlements and other usage provisions
3 Review and refine the irrigation system plan
  • 3.1 Evaluate operations and maintenance activities and system performance and incorporate into the irrigation system plan review
  • 3.2 Review objectives of the irrigation system plan and implementation strategy
  • 3.3 Recommend changes to plan objectives and operational and maintenance procedures
  • 3.4 Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders
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State Code National Code Title Type
AVY91 NWPIRR062 Develop and review irrigation system management plan Unit of competency