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Evaluate water supply for irrigation

Evaluate water supply for irrigation

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG426
State Code
BAN78
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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate a water supply for irrigation.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems. 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. Determine water needs for irrigation
  • 1.1 Determine the water needs of plants to be irrigated
  • 1.2 Calculate the permeability of the soil and deep drainage losses
  • 1.3 Calculate evapotranspiration rates through the growing season
  • 1.4 Calculate soil water deficits throughout the season based on expected rainfall
  • 1.5 Calculate the amount of irrigation water required through the growing season
2. Assess a water source for water quality
  • 2.1 Test water source for electrical conductivity and analyse results
  • 2.2 Test water source for ionic composition and analyse results
  • 2.3 Test water source for biological composition and analyse results
3. Determine cost and availability of alternative water sources
  • 3.1 Evaluate water availability and access requirements for water sources
  • 3.2 Cost capital expenditure requirements
  • 3.3 Cost operating expenditure requirements
  • 3.4 Investigate regulatory requirements for purchasing irrigation water and incorporate into business planning
4. Complete water sourcing or acquisition arrangements
  • 4.1 Make contractual arrangements for purchase or sourcing of water
  • 4.2 Plan for short term purchasing or selling of water depending on seasonal conditions if necessary
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE050 AHCIRG426A Evaluate water supply for irrigation Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ72 AHCIRG441 Evaluate water supply for irrigation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
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