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Implement an irrigation schedule

Implement an irrigation schedule

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPVIT3012
State Code
OAM53
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
050303 - Viticulture
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor soil requirements and implement and review a vineyard irrigation schedule.The unit applies to individuals who are required to follow workplace procedures in completing tasks associated with implementing irrigation schedules, and take responsibility for their own work using discretion and judgement in the selection and use of available resources. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor vineyard for irrigation requirements
  • 1.1 Monitor vineyard to assess requirements for water and/or nutrients
  • 1.2 Collect routine samples according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Test samples, in line with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Interpret test results and identify irrigation activities to match requirements
2. Implement irrigation requirements
  • 2.1 Plan irrigation activities and schedule, including nutrient injection and application rates
  • 2.2 Coordinate resources and brief personnel to deliver irrigation requirements
  • 2.3 Implement agreed irrigation plan
  • 2.4 Address problems and anomalies in the irrigation system as required
3. Evaluate effectiveness of irrigation activities
  • 3.1 Monitor vineyard to evaluate the impact of irrigation activities
  • 3.2 Monitor surrounding areas to evaluate the environmental impact of irrigation activities
  • 3.3 Evaluate the overall effectiveness of the irrigation activity
  • 3.4 Record irrigation activity according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8010 FDFWGG3007A Implement an irrigation schedule Unit of competency
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