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Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation

Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPTRT028
State Code
OBN58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2020
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
15/06/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and control reclaimed water irrigation.It includes assessing sites for reclaimed water irrigation and quality of reclaimed water for irrigation. It also includes implementing reclaimed water irrigation, responding to water or soil quality issues and compiling reclaimed water irrigation records.This unit applies to staff members with a specific responsibility for analysing the critical aspects of reclaimed water reuse management relating to a project or site and implementing reclaimed water reuse irrigation. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision, performing routine tasks in a familiar context, and ensuring minimum damage to the environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess sites for reclaimed water irrigation
  • 1.1 Identify soil and water interactions and soil properties important for plant growth
  • 1.2 Identify soil sampling sites, collect samples and conduct soil testing according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Classify soils using field texture, pH and structure analysis
  • 1.4 Monitor and determine the water holding capacity of soil
2 Assess quality of reclaimed water for irrigation
  • 2.1 Sample and test reclaimed water and interpret quality parameters
  • 2.2 Determine crops suitable for the quality of reclaimed water and worksite conditions
3 Implement reclaimed water irrigation
  • 3.1 Identify features of irrigation systems
  • 3.2 Operate and maintain irrigation equipment according to manufacturer instructions
  • 3.3 Identify and apply irrigation scheduling options for reclaimed water
  • 3.4 Produce water budgets using crop factors and climate data
  • 3.5 Apply irrigation water and collect and monitor tail water or runoff
4 Respond to water or soil quality issues
  • 4.1 Develop irrigation management options to respond to water quality issues
  • 4.2 Identify and apply requirements and options for soil ameliorants
  • 4.3 Monitor infiltration and drainage
5 Compile reclaimed water irrigation records
  • 5.1 Compile reports from system data according to workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVY02 NWPTRT062 Operate and control reclaimed water irrigation Unit of competency