Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for work
- Set up field for surface irrigation systems
- Carry out routine maintenance activities on irrigation delivery systems
- Service mechanical equipment
- Flush and clean supply and distribution system
- Maintain system inlets, outlets, structures and fittings
- Check system is running smoothly and is free of damage, leaks and blockages in channels, drains and outlets
- Clean irrigation system and ensure there is no disruption to the system
- Undertake surface irrigation work as directed
- Open and shut gates and valves
- Ensure required head and water levels in head ditch are achieved and maintained to ensure sufficient water flow and availability to crops
- Start or open the required number of siphons
- Monitor progress of water flow in furrows
- Lift siphons where irrigation is complete
- Carry out irrigation change and mark
- Move irrigation equipment
- Record and report maintenance activities