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Manage water systems

Manage water systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWAT502
State Code
BAN98
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to strategically manage integrated systems involving relationships between irrigation, drainage and environmental systems.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 the feasibility of using or up-grading irrigation system
  • 1.1 Assess water resources and drainage implications to determine suitability for irrigation
  • 1.2 Determine water quality and treatment requirements
  • 1.3 Determine water requirements and most suitable application systems for each crop and plant type and area, and for each soil type
  • 1.4 Determine other water requirements, such as climate control
  • 1.5 Assess soil types to determine suitability for irrigation and the range of crop and plant types that could be grown
  • 1.6 Determine drainage requirements in relation to each soil and crop and plant type and type of irrigation system
  • 1.7 Assess performance data, audit reports, environmental and workplace health and safety data for existing systems
  • 1.8 Obtain information from irrigation specialists on all relevant aspects of irrigation design
  • 1.8 Assess and cost available irrigation system types and components and make a decision on the particular system to be used or upgrades to existing system
2. Install or modify an irrigation and drainage system as necessary
  • 2.1 Determine and acquire materials and equipment making up the system
  • 2.2 Install irrigation system using advice, as necessary, from irrigation specialists
  • 2.3 Check that irrigation and drainage systems are supervised to ensure there are no leaks or blockages
  • 2.4 Confirm that the water is being evenly distributed and that the drainage is effective and the system is in good working order
3. Evaluate irrigation system performance
  • 3.1 Determine and value plant growth and yield increases from irrigation
  • 3.2 Calculate the cost of irrigation
  • 3.3 Determine the cost benefit of irrigation and compare with alternative systems and approaches
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7275 AHCWAT502A Manage water systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ32 AHCWAT503 Manage water systems Unit of competency