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Implement an irrigation schedule

Implement an irrigation schedule

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG327
State Code
BAQ78
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement an irrigation schedule.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret the irrigation schedule
  • 1.1 Determine work requirements and identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
  • 1.2 Select required tools and equipment and check for safe operation
  • 1.3 Select and use suitable personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Access information on plant growing requirements
  • 1.5 Interpret moisture requirement throughout the growing season
  • 1.6 Read the predicted seasonal moisture deficit and watering requirements and check with management
  • 1.7 Record parameters for the irrigation system
2. Determine irrigation shifts
  • 2.1 Subdivide the irrigated area into the smallest units capable of individual irrigation and note area and irrigation equipment characteristics for each
  • 2.2 Define each unit for its soil irrigation capability
  • 2.3 Define the crop and plant water requirement for each unit
  • 2.4 Combine units requiring similar irrigation to form a shift that does not exceed the water delivery capacity of the property irrigation infrastructure
  • 2.5 Determine the water volume required to meet irrigation needs over specified period
3. Implement irrigation schedule
  • 3.1 Coordinate resources and brief personnel to deliver requirements
  • 3.2 Implement watering program
4. Monitor irrigation
  • 4.1 Inspect plants and crops for growth rate and signs of stress
  • 4.2 Record frequency of irrigation
  • 4.3 Measure and record water usage and confirm water allocation is not exceeded for a given period
  • 4.4 Calculate the differences between estimated water use and actual water used
  • 4.5 Measure water quality
  • 4.6 Assess plant and crop growth and water use efficiency
  • 4.7 Measure soil for readily available water
  • 4.8 Record climate and weather conditions
  • 4.9 Adjust watering program in response to rainfall events and changes to evapotranspiration rates
5. Record irrigation information and activities
  • 5.1 Record plant or crop environment data
  • 5.2 Record water usage
  • 5.3 Record irrigation shifts
  • 5.4 Record system process data
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE033 AHCIRG327A Implement an irrigation schedule Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ85 AHCIRG344 Implement an irrigation schedule Unit of competency