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Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan

Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG504
State Code
BAS76
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
100
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an irrigation and drainage management plan.It applies to individuals who analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of 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. Compile property background information
  • 1.1 Identify ownership details
  • 1.2 Compile irrigation history
  • 1.3 Identify locality and property details
  • 1.4 Identify agreements and easements with surrounding properties
  • 1.5 Develop property maps to illustrate locality and property boundaries
2. Compile information on infrastructure and topography
  • 2.1 Define significant topographical and infrastructure features
  • 2.2 Identify opportunities and strengths of the property
  • 2.3 Identify limitations and weaknesses of the property
  • 2.4 Identify local planning issues that may affect the irrigation development
  • 2.5 Develop a map overlay to illustrate topography and infrastructure
3. Compile information on natural resources
  • 3.1 Gather soil survey information
  • 3.2 Identify strategies to minimise and reduce soil erosion, and physical and chemical soil deterioration
  • 3.3 Identify water source availability and quality
  • 3.4 Identify ground water depth and salinity issues
  • 3.5 Define climatic characteristics
  • 3.6 Develop a map overlay to illustrate natural resource features
4. Compile information on enterprise cropping and planting
  • 4.1 Define the suitability of soils and water quality for crops and plants
  • 4.2 Identify any special irrigation requirements of crops and plants
  • 4.3 Develop monthly and annual water budgets for each crop and plant program
  • 4.4 Identify current yields and compare with benchmark crop yields
  • 4.5 Establish targets with consideration for any factors which would limit optimum production
  • 4.6 Define intended crop rotations
  • 4.7 Develop a map overlay to illustrate crop and plant detail
5. Compile information on existing irrigation and drainage system where used
  • 5.1 Evaluate current system performance
  • 5.2 Compare current system performance to benchmark performance parameters
  • 5.3 Develop scheduling procedures
  • 5.4 Define drainage management performance including environmental authority compliance issues
  • 5.5 Identify areas for improvement in system management and structure
  • 5.6 Develop a map overlay to illustrate irrigation system layout
6. Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan with specifications for new or up-graded irrigation and drainage system
  • 6.1 Summarise performance requirements for distribution, treatment and drainage systems
  • 6.2 List new or replacement components
  • 6.3 Develop a development timetable
  • 6.4 Define proposed scheduling system
  • 6.5 Define performance monitoring procedures and work health and safety requirements
  • 6.6 Define drainage management processes
  • 6.7 Develop a map overlay to illustrate proposed irrigation and drainage development
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6891 AHCIRG504A Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBJ69 AHCIRG509 Develop an irrigation and drainage management plan Unit of competency