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Implement, monitor and adjust irrigation schedules
Implement, monitor and adjust irrigation schedules
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCIRG409A
AHCIRG409A
State Code
D6887
D6887
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of implementing watering shifts, monitoring factors that influence water requirements and adjusting the irrigation schedule to accommodate changes in those factors, and defines the standard required to: use enterprise monitoring equipment; monitor plant or crop environment for irrigation requirement; check water supply and availability; implement irrigation shifts; evaluate effectiveness of irrigation activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor plant or crop environment for irrigation requirement
- 1.1. Plant or crop environment is monitored and results are interpreted according to enterprise policy and procedures.
- 1.2. Plants or crops are inspected for signs of stress.
- 1.3. Changes to irrigation shifts are recommended according to environmental conditions and plant or crop requirements.
2. Check water supply and availability
- 2.1. Water volume required to meet irrigation needs over specified period is determined.
- 2.2. Water is ordered, if necessary, according to water management authority standards and procedures.
- 2.3. Sufficient notice of water order is given, if necessary, to ensure water is available when required.
3. Implement irrigation shifts
- 3.1. Resources are co-ordinated and personnel briefed to deliver requirements.
- 3.2. Agreed irrigation schedule is implemented.
4. Evaluate effectiveness of irrigation activities
- 4.1. Plant or crop environment is monitored according to enterprise policy and procedures.
- 4.2. Plants and crops are inspected for signs of stress.
5. Monitor irrigation system process as specified by enterprise policy and procedures
- 5.1. Frequency of irrigation is recorded.
- 5.2. Water usage is measured and recorded and does not exceed water allocation for a given period.
- 5.3. Differences between estimated water use and actual water used are calculated.
- 5.4. Water quality is measured according to enterprise Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policy and procedures.
- 5.5. Plant or crop growth and water use efficiency is assessed.
- 5.6. Soil chemical characteristics are measured and soil moisture is assessed.
- 5.7. Labour performance is measured.
- 5.8. Climate and weather conditions are recorded.
6. Record irrigation information and activities as specified by enterprise policy
- 6.1. Plant or crop environment data is recorded.
- 6.2. Water orders and water usage is recorded.
- 6.3. Irrigation shifts are recorded.
- 6.4. System process data are recorded.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Environmental factors may include:
drainage
soil moisture
water table levels
soil salinity
rainfall
air temperature
frost risk
water quality
plant/crop and soil nutrient deficiencies
irrigation system maintenance requirements.
Water quality measurements may include:
salinity (ground water and surface water
pH level
nutrient concentration.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Environmental factors may include:
drainage
soil moisture
water table levels
soil salinity
rainfall
air temperature
frost risk
water quality
plant/crop and soil nutrient deficiencies
irrigation system maintenance requirements.
Water quality measurements may include:
salinity (ground water and surface water
pH level
nutrient concentration.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
use enterprise monitoring equipment
monitor plant or crop environment for irrigation requirement
check water supply and availability
implement irrigation shifts
evaluate effectiveness of irrigation activities
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
use enterprise monitoring equipment
monitor plant or crop environment for irrigation requirement
check water supply and availability
implement irrigation shifts
evaluate effectiveness of irrigation activities
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3523 | RTE4609A | Implement, monitor and adjust irrigation schedules | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D510 | AHC41110 | Certificate IV in Irrigation | Qualification |