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Develop and review irrigation system management plan

Develop and review irrigation system management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPIRR062
State Code
AVY91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the skills required to develop and review the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems, including system performance analysis, customer liaison and planning.This unit applies to those working as managers in water organisations with responsibility for the management of the irrigation system.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, with supervision responsibility, performing sophisticated tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for management of the irrigation system
  • 1.1 Determine and interpret water quantity and quality requirements including release and flow rates.
  • 1.2 Access and interpret historic system capacity information.
  • 1.3 Identify and access legislative, organisational and environmental requirements and system constraints that impact on the delivery of irrigation water.
2. Develop an irrigation system management plan
  • 2.1 Identify and interpret irrigation system management requirements.
  • 2.2 Identify and validate customer requirements for irrigated culture.
  • 2.3 Consult stakeholders, or their representatives, and obtain input for the management plan.
  • 2.4 Develop and record an irrigation system management plan.
3. Review and refine the irrigation system management plan
  • 3.1 Monitor outcomes of the operations and maintenance evaluations and incorporate into the system management review.
  • 3.2 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans.
  • 3.3 Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives and operational and maintenance procedures.
  • 3.4 Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1970 NWP517B Develop and review surface water management plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO88 NWPIRR006 Develop and review an irrigation system plan Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDA6 AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Qualification
AYW5 NWP50715 Diploma of Water Industry Operations Qualification